Summer in Dripping and the Area

Summer is here and there are so many activities that can help us keep cool and enjoy each other's company.  Floating the river is always a hit, as well as evening mini-golf.

Have you ever tried Geocaching?  There are so many fun geocaching sites around Dripping and the Austin area.  Explore the Hill Country and find treasures galore - just remember not to take anything away from the Geocach unless you leave something behind to replace it.

Blues on the Green happens every other Wednesday at Zilker Park and is free!  Great music.
June 12 is the Wheeler Brothers,  June 26 is Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybees.  July 10 hear Bob Schneider, and July 24 The Gourds will be playing.  The final act is August 7 with White Denim.

Austin has several available segway tours - some include food truck stops and bat watching.  You can frequently find a Groupon deal for these tours, and sometimes even without the groupon, they will give you the groupon price.  Just call.  This is good for anyone over 90 pounds - under 90 pounds and the segways may not work right.  I was amazed at how east these things are to drive and how much fun!!

Any other ideas?  Let me know and I can spread the word.  

Interested in getting a group together?  Again, let me know.

School is starting and the DS bus will be making the rounds inside our neighborhood this year with one stop on South Drifting Wind Run and one at the intersection of Drifting Wind Run and Drifting Wind Run.  This should make it easy for our students to walk home safely.

Lunch with a new neighbor

Happy Mardi Gras Everyone.

Barb Kohn made it fun by hosting a great lunch. It was fun to get to visit and enjoy the spirit of Mardi Gras. She even included beads for all of us.

Thanks Barb!

Here's our "bunion buddies" -

Shari, from our neighborhood,

and Marissa - a neighbor from another neighborhood.

Here's whats coming in the near future:

Anyone interested in getting a group together for any of these events - please let me know and I'll get the word out.

October

 The Round Top Antique and Flea market is amazingly large - miles in fact.  You can spend days there and not see everything.   Add to that the amazing pies at Royer's Cafe and it makes a really fun outing.    Check them out at : www.roundtop.com/antique1.htm

Do we want a neighborhood Halloween party this year?  Or do we want to decorate cars or tables and sit at the ends of the driveway like the last couple of years.     Halloween is on a Monday this year - that may make a difference.  If we have a party we might think of having it the Saturday before.......

November

The first Saturday in November each year is the Native American Pow Wow.  It's a fun day at Toney Burger Center where different Native American tribes gather and perform their traditional dances, etc.  This event also includes some really yummy food and a great craft fair.  

The first Saturday in November is also the day of Roots, Boots, and Brisket - an annual genealogy workshop that offers classes, demonstrations, displays and lots of help for those looking for their ancestors.  This event is free and includes a free brisket/peach cobbler lunch.  It's held at the building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Convict Hill Road in Oak Hill and is sponsored by that church and by the Austin Genealogy Association and other groups that meet to help educate and entertain anyone interested in genealogy or other related fields.   (The Journal Writing class is my favorite)  It's come-and-go and as I said:  Free.

Ladies Who Lunch

In September we'll meet at Rocco's Italian Grill. The restaurant is a little farther away than most we visit but it's worth the drive. Located at 900 RR 620 South, Rocco's is a local family owned restaurant serving amazing fresh foods. Meet us there at noon on Wednesday, September 14th.

Lots of details back and forth again this year - trying to keep our children safe. Ron is working with DSISD to get the bus to drive through our neighborhood and stop at least once or twice instead of picking up on 290. So far the best we can do is let the bus turn around in the entry so the kids don't have to stand along the busy highway. We'll keep you updated.

Traffic Problems

Just a reminder: In our neighborhood there is almost always someone walking a pet, or walking for exercise. Some of our young people run, some bike, some skate board on the street. School is almost out and the number of kid playing will increase. Lets be careful!

The speed limit in the neighborhood is 25 miles per hour. That's slow enough to stop in an emergency. Anything faster adds to the danger. There have been several cases of cars speeding through our streets. I'd like to think that most of those cases involve outsiders - workers or visitors. I, for one, would rather not have our streets patrolled by law enforcement or regulated by stop signs and speed bumps but these things are being considered.

Lets be careful ourselves, and remind anyone who is visiting or providing service to be careful out there. Not too long ago someone's pet was run over and killed. That was so sad, but just imagine how it would feel to have a child killed by a speeding car.

We have a great neighborhood - lets protect it!!

Ladies Who Lunch - April Date and Time

Ready for lunch in April? Lets meet up at noon at the Mandola's Italian Market in the Costco Parking Lot. Come visit and laugh and get to know what's going on in the neighborhood and with our neighbors.

Water Board News

Congratulations to Ron Kelly and Marge Foster. They were recently appointed to serve on the Dripping Springs Water Board after a few members resigned to avoid a public vote. Ron will serve as Chairman and Marge will serve as Secretary/Treasurer. With these two working for us, I expect many of the "mistakes" that have plagued the water board will be fixed quickly. It's good to know honest and concerned people are out there working on our behalf.

If you get a chance - be sure to tell Ron and Marge Congratulations and

Thank You for being willing to serve.

The following is a note from Marge:

Ron and I were appointed by the board to fill two of the three open positions on the board. WE REALLY APPRECIATE THE STRONG TURNOUT OF OUR PRESERVE RESIDENTS AND THE INTEREST THEY HAVE SHOWN IN ASSURING THE QUALITY, QUANTITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF WATER IN DRIPPING SPRINGS, BOTH IN THE SHORT-TERM AND THE LONG-TERM.

The meeting opened with some BIG surprises. The two members slated to be voted out as well as one other member resigned, effective the day before the meeting. That speaks for itself!

Therefore, there was no voting process. The by-laws provide that in the event of the resignation of a board member, the board has the authority to appoint replacements to fill their uncompleted terms. The two remaining board members chose to replace the open positions with the three candidates who had already been placed on the ballot. Ron was then chosen by the board to fill the position of president and his term has a remaining time of two years.

I was selected to fill the position of Secretary-Treasurer and my position is up for re-election in April! I really don't have much time to demonstrate the value I bring to this group! Hopefully, I will be re-elected in April...in the meantime, I will do what I can to contribute to the progress of the board in settling unfinished matters and

achieving new plans and goals for the water company.

Again, Ron and I very much appreciate your efforts in bringing this matter to the forefront in our

subdivision and urge everyone to remain involved.

Who is hungry for friendship and conversation?

Lets plan on being Ladies Who Lunch!!

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month. We'll recognize any birthdays that happen that month - February was Maripat and Deborah - and just hang out and have a good time. If you can't come every month, come once in a while. Bring a friend. And be sure to let us know if it's your birthday month!

We'll meet at 11:30 and plan to be at the lunch location by noon.

Mimi's at the galleria is a great place to meet and eat and anyone who has errands to do afterward, or just feels like shopping, can easily move in that direction from Mimi's.

I'll send out reminder emails toward the end of each month.

Let me know if you plan to make it -

I'll call in reservations so they are sure to have a table for us.

Winners for this year's Holiday Lighting - - - - -

Best Children's Design :

(3rd year in a row!)

218 Candleleaf Cove

Best Holiday Spirit

258 Cinder Cove

Best Overall:

(Another repeat winner!)

1325 Drifting Wind Run

Our judges said it was not an easy decision - they would like to award honorable mention to:

647 Drifting Wind Run (loved the trees in the back)

173 Leafdale (very elegant)

The judges also wanted to mention the interesting tree treatment on Candleleaf Cove (they didn't get an address but loved the colored lights hanging from the branches - they just couldn't find a category for the decor)

and the airplane at 186 Leafdale - complete with runway

Hi Everyone. The neighborhood has posted signs that remind neighbors that this is a no-firework area. Please remember this for New Years and other holidays that often include fireworks.

Who doesn't love jewelry!?

Stella and Dot party at Jennifer Wegmiller's house Friday, November 12 at 6:30pm. It's a come-and-go so you can browse as long as you like, and come late if you have to. Jennifer can be found at 151 Swiftwater Cove. Come enjoy cupcakes and wine while you choose beautiful things for yourself or someone on your Christmas list. More than half the items are under $50!

Here's the link to her evite: Jennifer's evite

Stampin Good Fun

Are you looking for a night with just the ladies?
We'll be making Stampin' Up Christmas Gift Tags at my house on Friday, November 12th at 7pm.
My Friends has just re-opened her business and I've asked her to come and help us.  She will bring everything we need (including the ideas!) for just $10 per set of $20.  After the party you will have a variety of 20 hand-made tags to attach to your Christmas gifts.
I haven't met some of you and I would like to - so please come by.  
We can fellowship over coffee, tea, and desserts!
   When:  Friday, November 12th  7pm
   Where:  926 Drifting Wind Run
   RSVP by Wednesday, November 11th

I hope to see you then!

Blessings,
Becky Wellborn

All residents of Dripping Springs are invited to

Hearing Health Awareness Day

203 W Hwy 290

Dripping Springs, Tx 78620

in the FBCDS parking lot, across from Walgreens

Saturday, November 13, 9:00am - 1:00pm

• Complimentary community hearing evaluations

• Music celebrating the gift of hearing

• Hearing That Can Change a World essay contest awards

$1 Raffles

for a chance to win

$40 to H.E.B.

for more information contact Patricia Summers at Summerspatricia@aol.com

or see the website at www.newsoundhearing.com or call 1-877-55-SOUND

Wendy Parnell just let me know that she has a new book out and will be having a

signing party and reading at the

Dripping Springs Community Library on Thursday November 18 at 6:30pm.

"Musta Notta Gotta Lotta Sleep Last Night"

is a children's picture book.

Sounds like a great bedtime story for little ones.

The book is available on line at www.mustanotta.com and will be at select stores.

I imagine Wendy would even sign a copy for you if you don't make it to the library reading . . .

Christmas is coming and books are wonderful gifts.

Meet and Greet

The Ramey's are hosting a meet and greet for State Rep. candidate Jason Isaac

He will speak and answer your questions and concerns!

Join us at the Ramey home:

1095 Drifting Wind Run

Wednesday October 20, 7-9pm

Wine and munchies will be served.

RSVP: 799-7252

neighborhood Invite

Darcy Ramey is having a party and we're all invited.

It's a Silpada Jewelry Party

Wednesday, October 13th at her home 1095 Drifting Wind Run

9:30am - 11am

Dress comfy and casual. Come and Go.

Sip coffee, lattes, and Tea and shop for jewelry!

Bring your friends. Meet new friends.

Magical History Tour - Where the Past Meets the Present

Sunday September 12 join your friends and neighbors for a walking tour of Downtown Dripping Springs. Local"historians" Carl Waits and Charles Haydon will be doing tours of several historical homes and buildings. It is sponsored by the Heritage Circle and all proceeds will benefit the Pound House Museum. This should be interesting and a lot of fun.

Tickets are $5 for adults and school age children.

The tour begins at the Old Masonic Lodge at 103 Old Fitzhugh

Refreshments will be served after the tour on the lawn of the Marshall-Chapman house at 500 Mercer Street

For more information

heritagecircle@verizon.net

858-2030

www.DrPoundPioneerFarmstead.com

Marypat Powers is a member of the Heritage Circle and can answer any questions you have.

Antiques Anyone??

Hey gals, the Round Top Antique fair is just a few weeks away. Who wants to go? You have to see this place to believe it. Antiques and fun for blocks and blocks. ( And there is a restaurant there that makes the most amazing pie!) Shari Breese and Terri Bills are going - we can do either September 30 or October 1. Anyone else want to come along?

Check out their web site: http://www.roundtoptexasantiques.com/