La Vernia Bears

Bicycle Ride Maps

2010-08-06T14:53:00.001-05:00

If you're looking for a map to ride in the Southern part of the San Antonio area, then checkout the maps at Cycle South

D30_5288 - Antique Roses

2010-05-06T22:25:00.001-05:00

D30_5288 - Antique Roses
Originally uploaded by GTEdge

The feeling of old. Seen at a recent wedding.

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2009-08-06T20:28:00.001-05:00

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Originally uploaded by GTEdge

Tree Ducks seen in La Vernia. I had never seen a duck like these. They were perched about 20 feet above ground level.

Relay for Life in La Vernia

2009-05-07T23:13:00.002-05:00

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Originally uploaded by GTEdge

Come check out the photos at my Flickr site.

www.flickr.com/gtedge

East Hill Country Tour 2009

2009-04-12T21:06:00.006-05:00

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Originally uploaded by GTEdge

Some La Vernians were out helping to make the EHCT in Kerrville a success. The EHCT is an annual bicycle ride that is a lot of fun for the family as well as the seasoned cyclist. We had some 13 and 14 year-olds ride the 55miler. Wow!

I've uploaded our EHCT photos to Flickr at www.flickr.com/gtedge

Originally uploaded by GTEdge

Christmas Tree

2008-12-28T11:17:00.001-06:00

Christmas Tree
Originally uploaded by GTEdge

Enjoy the twelve days of Christmas.

Merry Christmas

2008-12-20T09:21:00.001-06:00

Merry Christmas 1
Originally uploaded by GTEdge

Enjoy the season.

Bookstore

2008-12-15T21:28:00.002-06:00

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Originally uploaded by GTEdge

Christmas in downtown La Vernia, TX.

Christmas Bicycle

2008-12-15T21:26:00.002-06:00

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Originally uploaded by GTEdge

Downtown La Vernia

Hmmmmm

2008-12-13T12:22:00.001-06:00

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Originally uploaded by GTEdge

He might need to go a size larger.

Woo hoooo!

2008-12-12T21:30:00.001-06:00

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Originally uploaded by GTEdge

Flying along the water at Port O'Connor

Tortilla Swipe D30_1763.JPG

2008-12-07T00:14:00.001-06:00

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Originally uploaded by GTEdge

I see that hand swiping a tortilla! Naughty or nice.

Dishes D30_1767.JPG

2008-12-07T00:13:00.001-06:00

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Originally uploaded by GTEdge

Christmas have begun. I can't believe our club call's it a Holiday party. Oh well, Merry Christmas.

Kingsville Train Station

2008-12-05T09:29:00.001-06:00

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Originally uploaded by GTEdge

No Elevation sickness to worry about in Kingsville, TX

Banana on a Ride

2008-12-05T08:56:00.001-06:00

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Part of the training is banana eating.

Thirsty

2008-12-05T08:47:00.001-06:00

Thirsty comes near the water trough.

Kingsville

2008-11-22T11:46:00.003-06:00

Last home game of the season ended in a loss to the Wildcats. We'll get'em next year.

Merry Christmas!

2007-12-25T11:01:00.001-06:00

Well the fire is so delightful. Merry Christmas to all the folks who frequent my blog. The ghost of Christmas past. This image was taken three years ago in Losoya, Tx and as I was browsing my catalog it jumped out at me and brought back wonderful memories.

And then Christmas Present! 7,000 photos later, from La Vernia, Tx, Merry Christmas to all.

Enjoy!

Getting Ready for the Winter

2007-11-15T12:48:00.000-06:00

A couple of hay hauling images. Hay was great this year due to the wet spring and summer. A great relief from last years drought. Enjoy!

Some Fall Color

2007-11-15T12:39:00.001-06:00

Okay, not really from South Texas. These colors were in North Carolina. The weather was great up there and here is some Fall color to share. Enjoy!

La Vernia Lawn Mower Racing

2007-07-21T12:29:00.000-05:00

Some quick lawn mowers that were at the annual La Vernia 4th of July BBQ

Maragarita Time

2007-05-26T14:10:00.000-05:00

After a bicycle ride on the beach.

It was time for a cool margarita.

Stretch

2007-05-26T13:52:00.000-05:00

Always stretch before settling in for a cozy spot on the beach.

Enjoy!

Candy Anyone?

2007-05-19T08:50:00.000-05:00

Couldn't resist the temptation to go into the candy store.

Cool Cruiser

2007-05-18T08:40:00.000-05:00

This would be fun to be "Coasting" on.

Ghost Paceline

2007-05-18T08:35:00.001-05:00

This paceline of ghost riders was caught riding out of Rockport, Tx. Enjoy!

Coasting It

2007-05-17T09:24:00.000-05:00

Relaxing at the Coast. Enjoy!

I had to include this BBQ pit for Nik.

Country Road #1

2007-05-01T17:47:00.000-05:00

Lonely country road near Cuero, Tx

No Parking!

2007-04-24T20:33:00.000-05:00

You can Buy, Trade, or Sell here, but please don't park here.

Cycling in La Vernia #3

2007-04-23T09:36:00.000-05:00

Bike City Chain Reaction was in town for a great ride!

Okay, so Lubianski is in St. Hedwig not La Vernia. We had to ride to somewhere.

This was a Chocolate Lab that ran with us for about two miles. Here he is on his way back home.

Cycling in La Vernia #2

2007-04-21T09:24:00.000-05:00

Cycling in La Vernia wildflowers was fun! Enjoy.

Good to be Back in Texas

2007-04-20T14:11:00.000-05:00

It sure feels good to be home.

Near Kokomo Indiana

2007-04-19T18:48:00.000-05:00

From a recent drive through Kokomo, Indiana. Beautiful place with lots of farming, running creeks and wildlife. Enjoy!

Blooms Galore #2

2007-04-15T13:28:00.000-05:00

The blooms are even growing out of coffee pots! Seen at the Cuero Bike Ride this weekend. Great ride!

Blooms Galore

2007-04-15T13:19:00.000-05:00

This is a great year for wildflowers in South Texas.

Historical Marker

2007-04-14T17:50:00.000-05:00

Now that's the way to build a Historical Marker.

Bluebonnets on Ice

2007-04-08T19:16:00.000-05:00

The next morning we awoke to the same Bluebonnets being covered in ice. It had sleeted overnight and we actually had a brief snow flurry. It's hard to explain how rare this is for the Hill Country in April. Enjoy!

Bluebonnets

2007-04-07T12:08:00.000-05:00

Here's some bluebonnets we found while riding the Easter Hill Country Tour a bicycle ride in Kerrville, TX. Enjoy.

Prickly Pear Cactus on the banks of a River of bluebonnets.

Cycling in La Vernia

2007-04-03T20:52:00.000-05:00

Here's some new photos, finally, of some of the spring time happenings. Enjoy! We're considering putting one these on a T-Shirt. Please help decide. Thanks.

Mac Journal 4.1

2007-01-28T14:49:00.000-06:00

I just downloaded and installed the latest version of MacJournal. Let’s see if it does a better job of blogging.

Winter Ice Storm

2007-01-20T14:31:00.000-06:00

Kind of unusal for the area is to have an ice storm. We typically get one these only once every five to ten years. Here's some evidence that we deviated a little from our usual sunny South Texas.

More margaritas

2007-01-08T11:11:00.000-06:00

Another Birthday call for more margaritas.

Belated Birthday Shots for Sandra

2007-01-04T19:03:00.000-06:00

Need a margarita?

Roses for Country Girl

2006-12-30T14:17:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday Countrygirl!

Christmas in La Vernia

2006-12-13T07:09:00.000-06:00

Enjoy some snapshots from last night. These are from the country roads in and around La Vernia.

Ranching #2

2006-12-09T22:13:00.000-06:00

Just thought I'd play some more.

Ranching

2006-12-09T08:09:00.000-06:00

Took a vacation day to help out at the small family ranch. I'll try to do a better job of capturing the activities but these images will have to suffice for now.
The ongoing drought has led us to supplementing feeding with hay, range cubes, and corn. Normally, the cattle are 100% grass fed, but times are tough. Anyone with excess rain, pease send it our way.

God Bless America

2006-12-02T08:57:00.000-06:00

Stock photo I had from a couple of years ago. Yes, close to La Vernia. This is just a portion of a a ranch that gets decorated every year in lights. Country folk go by and visit and take walks along the fenceline with their kids just for the fun of it. Of course, older kids like myself do go by and walk also. (Sssshhhh, don't tell anyone!)

Abandoned Toys

2006-11-26T09:11:00.000-06:00

Forgotten toys left to be joined by other forgotten things. Let's not forget each other.

Playing around on a nice day

2006-11-24T22:22:00.000-06:00

We had a really nice day today. I hope you enjoy these images as I couldn't resist taking some photos. Enjoy.

The work is never done

2006-11-24T21:53:00.000-06:00

One of the opportunities that is never in short supply when away from the urban areas is the opportunity for work. Propane anyone?

Catfish in Crockett

2006-10-06T22:11:00.000-05:00

The owners are so versatile, they even created their own handbuilt tables for the cafe.

Catfish in Crockett, Texas

2006-10-06T21:32:00.000-05:00

This little bakery/cafe is the best kept secret in Texas. The restaurant is right off the main plaza in Crockett, Texas.

A meeting place for good friends, the ambience is comforting, relaxing and nice conversation.

Family owned and family run, the catfish is fried to perfection with homemade slaw and hushpuppies are simply outstanding.

Oh yeah, did I mention service? You don't find wonderful service like this anymore. Kudos to the family and best of luck for a successful venture.

P.S. The baked goods are deeeeelicious also.

Come and Take It

2006-10-06T21:23:00.000-05:00

I see you, you see me.

Come and Take It, Gonzales, Texas

2006-10-06T21:16:00.000-05:00

Nice foggy start to a wonderful bike ride. We had a group that stayed together for 68miles. It got a little warm towards the end of the day.

First Sign of Fall

2006-09-28T06:10:00.000-05:00

Has funky colored dried corn really become a symbol of fall? No matter, I like the way it looks.

Connecticut

2006-09-26T23:20:00.000-05:00

I couldn't resist sharing the images from an apple farm we visited in Southeastern Connecticut. The mums were very colurful and actually blew out the reds and whites on most of my shots. I should've bracketed the shots :( The apples were delicious. I've had fresh (not the marketing definition of fresh) plums and peaches, picked right off the tree, what a treat. Well, these apples did not disappoint. Better than any supermarket apples. We're way too far south to have real apples trees that will produce fruit. I wish I had one now.

Brooklyn from Across the East River

2006-09-26T23:11:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to share one last photo of Brooklyn as the sun sets on our venture into "the city".

Country in New York

2006-09-26T22:51:00.000-05:00

Even in New York you find signs of country living if you look hard enough. The peaches were fresh, sweet and juicy. The peppers were extremely vibrant and colorful (no I didn't bite into one!). And, I even found a water tower (there were actually many). Notice that in "the city" (this is what the locals call Manhattan), the tower is a wooden water tower!
All three photos were taken in Midtown Manhattan at Union Square.

New York - Times Square

2006-09-22T16:04:00.000-05:00

Times Square is a really busy spot. People, cars, broadway celebrities, and we even could've seen a Kenny Chesney concert! Wow, variety doesn't begin to describe it.

New York - Manhattan

2006-09-22T15:58:00.000-05:00

Finding a quick bite to eat is usually pretty easy in Manhattan. Hot Dog stands, pizza parlors, and bagels. You can get yourself a genuine Texas style hat! (Y'all will have look real close to find'em). Who woulda thunk? Go figure.

Race Day - Continued

2006-09-22T15:20:00.000-05:00

A race is not complete without a lot of bannanas! There were 1,110 entrants with only 600 finishing. Although the weather was cool and the route was relatively flat with a few rollers, it turned out to be tougher than imagined.

Race Day

2006-09-17T14:04:00.000-05:00

Starting in the wee hours of the morning and then finishing on a really nice afternoon. Here's a few photos with more to come.

1st Day in Rye - cont'd

2006-09-16T16:51:00.000-05:00

Here's a preview of finish line and expo for the tri.

1st Day in Rye

2006-09-16T16:41:00.000-05:00

Port Chester, Rye, New York, c'mon...get a rope! The hotel is in Port Chester and the triathlon in Rye. For those familiar with San Antonio, it's like going from Castle Hills to Alamo Heights except closer. This picture of trees is our view from the hotel! Very green and very nice weather.

1st Stop - The airports

2006-09-15T12:51:00.000-05:00

Hanging out at Chicago O'Hare is....well... not very exciting as you can see.

Trip to Rye, New York

2006-09-14T20:13:00.000-05:00

If things work out, I should be able to post updates while on my trip to New York. Plans are to post some non-La Vernia photos soon. Okay, just one more before I go.

Sunset in La Vernia

2006-07-21T21:53:00.000-05:00

Just another sunset in La Vernia. It was a peaceful day with a slight hint that nature would provide the much needed rain to relieve the thirsty critters in the area. No such luck.
And, of course, the ubiquitous water tower.

Nice Morning

2006-07-01T16:35:00.000-05:00

Some clouds showed up preceding the day's light showers.

Mailbox

2006-06-28T21:43:00.000-05:00

Sometimes a mailbox is just a mailbox. Other times it's a full size US Postal Service box at the local convenience store. Nearer to Floresville than La Vernia.

Sunflowers II

2006-06-27T21:44:00.000-05:00

Here's some shots from the nearby areas.

Sunflowers

2006-06-27T21:19:00.000-05:00

Sunflower season has arrived. There were plenty to choose from along the roadside.

Cactus Country

2006-06-26T21:52:00.000-05:00

Here's some cactus I found while driving through the backroads of La Vernia. Actually, not far from downtown. The cactus patch was very thick with some prickly pear over 5ft tall and many feet in diameter.

La Vernia History

2006-06-19T21:23:00.000-05:00

For you history buffs out there. Here is a link to some La Vernia history. Or here for more.

Last Year's Watermelon Jubilee in Stockdale

2006-06-17T16:05:00.000-05:00

You open the gate...
and these critters can really move!

Almost Rain

2006-06-17T15:53:00.000-05:00

Well we almost got rain. There was enough to cancel the San Antonio Wheelmen bicycle ride that was going to start in Elmendorf. Oh well, maybe today is a better day for taking some pictures.

Welcome

2006-06-11T11:48:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to the recent graduates! Go Bears!