No sunshine this morning and cooler - 60F. Getting up to low 70 F by afternoon - with good chance of thunderstorms. Not sunny here until after we leave the area - tentatively on Tuesday.
Breakfast again was cinnamon buns.
We headed back to Burnet (pronounced Burn-it locally) a little after 10 a.m. Light fog/mist on the way there. It cleared at Burnet. I think the whole town was coming to watch the parade. Luckily, there was a parking spot right at the corner big enough for a small car. Probably it was available because almost everyone drives huge pickups or SUV's around here.
Today's attraction is the Bluebonnet Festival Grand Parade at 11 a.m.
The streets were lined 2 and 3 deep on both sides of the street along the parade route (which is actually only a few blocks long.)
Leading the parade (after the prerequisite police vehicles with lights flashing and siren sounding) were the "First Team".
The 1st Cavalry Division Horse Detachment (from) Fort Hood", Texas, dressed in authentic period uniforms, were an impressive start to the parade.
After several official police vehicles (actually, police vehicles with officials - grin); the High School Cheerleaders led their marching band.
The band, resplendent in their blue jeans and school T-shirts, played a rousing rendition of something with local significance (I'm sure).
Other local marching groups included "The Beachers - World Famous Lawn Chair Brigade" and the
Hill Country Plungettes. Hopefully, there will be no backed-up toilets for the duration of the parade. I think all the available plungers in the area are being twirled by this group. (grin)
Bluebonnet Royalty made an appearance.
Several royal entourages from other area festivals, which included rodeos and a peach festival, appeared at intervals throughout the parade.
Appropriately, an area rodeo queen, was on horseback. No! A "Rodeo Queen" isn't a guy, dressed as a girl, riding on a bucking bronco. (grin)
A few military vehicles, other than the Fort Hood horses, were in the parade.
This must be "Chevy Country" as many of the "old cars" in the parade were that brand. One string of cars were in chronological order for the 50's.
Other cars, interspersed here and there, included:
a 1955 Chevy Bel Air Convertible
a 1956 Chevy Nomad Station Wagon
A Chevy convertible, similar to our 1967 Malibu (it was blue) that we had when we married (in 1969).
With all the cars in the parade, the Blue Ribbon went to a Pickup. After all, this is Texas!
Of course, there were a few Fords; but no old Mopars.
All the area Volunteer Fire Departments were represented by an impressive selection of equipment.
One of the groups "Silly Stringed" the crowd. (Ah! Memories of Barstow, CA - a side note for our girls!)
I think all of the local politicians made an appearance in the parade as elections are coming up in May. All had a magnetic sign on the parade vehicle that stated their name and political office. I included this picture because it was on a 1960-64 Studebaker Champ pickup. I haven't seen one of these for years.
There was even a T-Rex that is made in Boucherville, "South Shore Montreal" QC (Canada). T-REX is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. With gobs of torque and a super-sticky suspension it makes riding 4" off the road a real thrill ride.
After the parade we headed to CAF - Highland Lakes Squadron. Even though there hours indicated they were open and there were dozens of cars , the museum was closed! Unfortunately, they were having a "Squadron Meeting".
Checked out a few of the outside aircraft as we departed.
That settled it - time to eat. We headed to "Crazy Gal's Cafe" for lunch.
This place is really eclectic in it's decor. There are just random things hanging all over the walls. Hey, you can play I-Spy while you wait for your food. Again, "Where do the locals eat", is the question to ask. Home style food with great friendly service - can't get any better than that!
Well, yes, you can! Great dessert.
They sell plenty of whole pies here. We asked if we could share a meatloaf dinner so we would have room for dessert. Our waitress said the dinner would be no problem; however, locals order their pie ahead of time.
She went to check and their was one left (Chocolate Cream - her favourite) that the chef just had to put the topping on. SOLD!
We stopped at H.E.B. Plus located about a mile from the KOA in Leander, TX for a few groceries. Wow! It was like Costco - only more than twice as large. The size meant it took twice as long to get what we wanted due to the extra walking involved.
Two minutes to the RV. Unloaded and soon watching hockey on TV.
A quick heavy downpour just as Jeopardy started. Instant puddles. Lessened after 15 minutes and stopped in about an hour. Chance of light rain 20% through the night.
Needless to say, the "Official Chocolate Cream Pie Tasting" proved it was really yummy!
I am still checking our travel options as we watch TV this evening.
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