The land hunt goes on, but not fruitlessly.  I may have found the new Hog Blog base camp on Wednesday afternoon, although I’ve got a full day with my realtor scheduled for tomorrow.  And let me say this… if you’re not from here, working with a realtor is definitely the way to go!  Jane Brown, from Perry Bushong Real Estate, is my hero!  Not only does she put up with my indecision (and my inability to tell her why I like one property better than another), but she’s tied in with the whole community.  She knows who’s who, and what the story is on lots of places.  She’s been great at steering me away from overpriced properties, places where water is hard to get, and places that she just doesn’t think will meet my requirements.  If I were trying to do this on my own, I’d flounder and drown in no time.

Anyway, just thought I’d share this update and a couple of photos.

Yesterday was the third day of rain since I got here on Sunday.  According to some locals I’ve spoken to, this is the most rain many parts of the Hill Country have seen in over three years.  A few rain storms aren’t going to break the drought down here, but you can sure see the positive impact.

The Hill Country is known as a region of extremes, from drought to flood.  While I know flooding here can be a big problem, I’m pretty sure I’m with most folks here that it would be nice to see an end of the drought!

Speaking of water, I’m staying at the Parkview Riverside RV Park while I’m down here.  This is definitely the “off-season”, and there are probably not more than five or six occupied campers here right now.  As a result, I was assigned a prime, riverfront site… even though my little Four-Wheel pop-up camper looks a little funny next to the big RVs and fifth-wheel campers.

Right below my campsite is a swimming hole, about 10 feet deep and COLD!  I guess that’s why this is called the Frio River, huh?  But it sure feels good on a hot day.

I’ve been working my day job from the camper every day, and about 3:00 or 3:30 I’ll knock off and go dive in for a cool soak.  It’s tough, huh?

And of course, when it comes to work, here’s my office for the two weeks I’m down here.  Kinda cozy, huh?  Yeah, there’s not a ton of floor space, but it sure beats working in a cubicle!

I’m pretty lucky to have a job and a boss that allow me to get down here and do this.  It wouldn’t even be possible otherwise.

Oh, and did I mention the game?  Hill Country is crawling with wildlife, native and non-native… like these free-ranging axis deer.  That’s a lot of tasty venison running around on the hoof right there!  There’s a year-round, open season on these things, and I look forward to keeping the freezer stocked!

 

 

 

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