On a pretty regular basis we take a trip to our second home. That sounds kind of Hollywood like when you actually say it...but it is really not as it seems. Our second home for the last 12 years has been in the thriving metropolis "Gun Barrel City". As the sign says there is something for everybody here! We have been making quite a few extra trips lately as we try to do some much needed updating on our Cedar Creek residence. I am a visual person so all of the sights along the 72 mile stretch entertain me. The closer you get to the lake the more rustic things become.
Here on the main stretch is the "Yellow Rose Cafe". I have not had an opportunity to dine here but the sign says it is one of Cedar Creeks finest and surely they must have good reason to make that claim! And while you are thinking that this has to be some really podunk town to house such broken down treasures just let me throw out that some of Gun Barrel's residents include Jessica Simpson, Patrick Dempsey, and Roger Staubach...though I have not seen any of them in any of the more popular hangouts!
If Friday nights are slow you can always run down the street and do a little shuffling at the Square Dance Hall (or round dance if that is your preference).
Need your yard mowed? There is a tractor available at all times!
No time to fix lunch...Oh please try the Sac-A-Burger!!! Seriously the best $1.00 burger anywhere! As I sent Sara in to pick up our order the lady asked her why I was out front taking pictures. "Oh my mom hops out of the car and takes pictures of everything" she replied. Sara is so used to the behavior it doesn't even bother her anymore!
Need furniture? This is a great place run by a group of Mennonites. They are wonderful people and have the most amazing little grocery store attached. The women are always there in their long dresses and little hats. It is a step back in time that I love to witness. It is a simple culture that is fading rapidly.
Next door to our residence is a run down barn with a great little kayak sitting on a trailer. It has not been used in years...but if our lake gets any drier we may have to borrow it! Please pray for rain!!!
Slow weekend where you are? Come visit..as the sign says "There is something for everyone in Gun Barrel City"!
Here on the main stretch is the "Yellow Rose Cafe". I have not had an opportunity to dine here but the sign says it is one of Cedar Creeks finest and surely they must have good reason to make that claim! And while you are thinking that this has to be some really podunk town to house such broken down treasures just let me throw out that some of Gun Barrel's residents include Jessica Simpson, Patrick Dempsey, and Roger Staubach...though I have not seen any of them in any of the more popular hangouts!
If Friday nights are slow you can always run down the street and do a little shuffling at the Square Dance Hall (or round dance if that is your preference).
Need your yard mowed? There is a tractor available at all times!
No time to fix lunch...Oh please try the Sac-A-Burger!!! Seriously the best $1.00 burger anywhere! As I sent Sara in to pick up our order the lady asked her why I was out front taking pictures. "Oh my mom hops out of the car and takes pictures of everything" she replied. Sara is so used to the behavior it doesn't even bother her anymore! Need furniture? This is a great place run by a group of Mennonites. They are wonderful people and have the most amazing little grocery store attached. The women are always there in their long dresses and little hats. It is a step back in time that I love to witness. It is a simple culture that is fading rapidly.
Next door to our residence is a run down barn with a great little kayak sitting on a trailer. It has not been used in years...but if our lake gets any drier we may have to borrow it! Please pray for rain!!!
Slow weekend where you are? Come visit..as the sign says "There is something for everyone in Gun Barrel City"!
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