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Turn Key · 05-15-2004, 07:35 PM

Guadalupe River State Park, Texas
Spring, 2004 (Part 2 of 2)

On Thursday, our finale full day of this trip, DW and I decided that we didn’t want to bother with cooking. There is a place about a mile east of Park Road 31 on the south side of SH 46. We had passed this place many times and had always saw it as a bar/honky-tonk. Not really the type of place we favor. Had been talking to one the Park Hosts and he informed me that that really wasn’t the case. The place is called the Honey Creek Bar & Grill and according to him, it was a fine place to eat. Being as DW and I are always willing to try something new, we decided to give it a try. Figured we could walk away if we felt uncomfortable. Boy, was that Park Host right! Not only was there nothing wrong with The Honey Creek Bar & Grill, it was great! DW and I both chose “Chicken Fried Pork Tenderloin” and it was outstanding! The only “fault” I could find was with the serving size. I should have gotten a clue when I noted that almost all of their entrée selections came with an option for an extra plate, salad and potato for a bit over $3.00. There was enough meat on each of those plates to feed some small countries! DW and I both took home more then we ate! This was truly great food at a great price. Be sure to check it out if you’re in the area.

We as campers of all stripes love our time out of doors and assume that all around us do, as well. I found on this trip that this might not be all together true. Over the weekend there was a family from the northern reaches of our great country in the site next to ours. I had had the opportunity to talk to the parents and the father told me that they were down this way to see some of Texas and enjoy some “family time”. The three kiddos ranged from about 13 down to around 8 and all appeared happy, healthy and very well behaved. At one point, I was walking past their site. This is when I discovered that on any given trip, not all family members may be enjoying equal amounts of fun. The oldest kiddo, a girl of about 13, happen to get her hair tangled in the branch of a tree. Obviously, being a polite and well brought up young lady, she could not and would not unleash a string of expletives! Instead, very quietly and under her breath I heard her say, ”I hate nature!”. I found this extremely funny, as I don’t believe that I was intended to hear this and I’m not even sure she knew I was there! Guess we have to remember that camping isn’t for every one (Thank the Lord! The state parks are crowded enough!).

Well, like all good things this trip had to come to an end. On Friday we packed up and said goodbye to Chuck and Mickey. We are looking forward to an opportunity to camp with these nice folks again in the near future. We left Guadalupe River State Park and had a pleasant, if uneventful trip back up to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. On the drive north we did see a very large number of motorcycles heading south. We made a rest stop in Hico, Texas where I asked a biker where all of these were headed. He told me that there was to be a big rally down in Bandera County. Hmmm? DW and figured that we saw at least 300-400 motorcycles from the time we left the park, all headed south. Who knows how many more from other directions and at other times? Had to have been a heck of a lot of motorcycles in Bandera County that weekend! Think I’m glad I wasn’t!

As always, we had a great trip to the Hill Country. This always has and always will be one of my favorite places in the world. We had been planning a trip to Carlsbad Caverns for this fall. Since we are now seriously looking at 5th wheel trailers and hope to have a new one before September, we feel the first long “shakedown” would be better spent in the Hill Country. Little less stress as we know the roads and area so well. Plus, we just like being there! Carlsbad isn’t going anywhere.

Well, if you’ve read this far, I hope you have enjoyed my ramblings as much as I have enjoyed putting them down. Some of the best parts of our trips are being able to put them down in writing and share them with others. If you got a little out of it, in was time well spent! If I can answer any questions or help you plan a trip to the Texas Hill Country, please feel free to e-mail or post and I’ll do the best I can to be of assistance. Until then and always,

Happy Camping!

05-15-2004, 07:35 PM	#1
Turn Key Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 526	Guadalupe River SP, Spring, 2004 (Part 2 of 2) Guadalupe River State Park, Texas Spring, 2004 (Part 2 of 2) On Thursday, our finale full day of this trip, DW and I decided that we didn’t want to bother with cooking. There is a place about a mile east of Park Road 31 on the south side of SH 46. We had passed this place many times and had always saw it as a bar/honky-tonk. Not really the type of place we favor. Had been talking to one the Park Hosts and he informed me that that really wasn’t the case. The place is called the Honey Creek Bar & Grill and according to him, it was a fine place to eat. Being as DW and I are always willing to try something new, we decided to give it a try. Figured we could walk away if we felt uncomfortable. Boy, was that Park Host right! Not only was there nothing wrong with The Honey Creek Bar & Grill, it was great! DW and I both chose “Chicken Fried Pork Tenderloin” and it was outstanding! The only “fault” I could find was with the serving size. I should have gotten a clue when I noted that almost all of their entrée selections came with an option for an extra plate, salad and potato for a bit over $3.00. There was enough meat on each of those plates to feed some small countries! DW and I both took home more then we ate! This was truly great food at a great price. Be sure to check it out if you’re in the area. We as campers of all stripes love our time out of doors and assume that all around us do, as well. I found on this trip that this might not be all together true. Over the weekend there was a family from the northern reaches of our great country in the site next to ours. I had had the opportunity to talk to the parents and the father told me that they were down this way to see some of Texas and enjoy some “family time”. The three kiddos ranged from about 13 down to around 8 and all appeared happy, healthy and very well behaved. At one point, I was walking past their site. This is when I discovered that on any given trip, not all family members may be enjoying equal amounts of fun. The oldest kiddo, a girl of about 13, happen to get her hair tangled in the branch of a tree. Obviously, being a polite and well brought up young lady, she could not and would not unleash a string of expletives! Instead, very quietly and under her breath I heard her say, ”I hate nature!”. I found this extremely funny, as I don’t believe that I was intended to hear this and I’m not even sure she knew I was there! Guess we have to remember that camping isn’t for every one (Thank the Lord! The state parks are crowded enough!). Well, like all good things this trip had to come to an end. On Friday we packed up and said goodbye to Chuck and Mickey. We are looking forward to an opportunity to camp with these nice folks again in the near future. We left Guadalupe River State Park and had a pleasant, if uneventful trip back up to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. On the drive north we did see a very large number of motorcycles heading south. We made a rest stop in Hico, Texas where I asked a biker where all of these were headed. He told me that there was to be a big rally down in Bandera County. Hmmm? DW and figured that we saw at least 300-400 motorcycles from the time we left the park, all headed south. Who knows how many more from other directions and at other times? Had to have been a heck of a lot of motorcycles in Bandera County that weekend! Think I’m glad I wasn’t! As always, we had a great trip to the Hill Country. This always has and always will be one of my favorite places in the world. We had been planning a trip to Carlsbad Caverns for this fall. Since we are now seriously looking at 5th wheel trailers and hope to have a new one before September, we feel the first long “shakedown” would be better spent in the Hill Country. Little less stress as we know the roads and area so well. Plus, we just like being there! Carlsbad isn’t going anywhere. Well, if you’ve read this far, I hope you have enjoyed my ramblings as much as I have enjoyed putting them down. Some of the best parts of our trips are being able to put them down in writing and share them with others. If you got a little out of it, in was time well spent! If I can answer any questions or help you plan a trip to the Texas Hill Country, please feel free to e-mail or post and I’ll do the best I can to be of assistance. Until then and always, Happy Camping! __________________ Turn Key, DW and Pepsi & Cherry, The Camping Boston Terriers '03 Chevy 2500HD, 4X4, X-Cab, Long Bed '04 K-Z "Durango", 275RK ("Sunday Haus II") Twin Kayaks, "The Ride" by Wilderness Systems North Central Texas, Where The West Begins! Last edited by Turn Key : 05-15-2004 at 08:02 PM.