The overwhelming topic (again) is the weather. South Texas is in a major drought this Summer of 2009. My 12 year old is on the city track team again this year and sitting at the meets even at 8:00 am is torture.
Our greatest fear is when it does finally start raining, it will not stop. New Braunfels has had its share of floods. I have experienced the 2002 and 1998. But even 2007 saw so much rain the rivers were closed. For a town that relies on summer tourism to keep it afloat during the winter we live and die by the rivers. Of course with Schlitterbahn they always have the right amount of water and always do a good business. Yes, even locals go to Schlitterbahn. A season pass is a great deal and gives the kids a safe place to hang out on hot days.
The 4th of July my friend Ernie & I made a huge mistake and took the boys on a last minute camping trip to the Guadalupe River. 105 temperatures, burn ban and loud partying campers made for a less than enjoyable three days. The 5 hour river trip did us in and we left a day early. A benefit of camping within 10 minutes of your house.
Note to self: no camping in Texas between Memorial Day & Halloween, no camping in campgrounds with out water, electricity, marked sites and free showers. And get back to my dream of buying an RV. Now that's camping!
Stay cool and pray for rain in moderating.
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