Amazingly, we've had some rain. Some large hail as well but in my neck of the woods it was not big enough to damage the roof or destroy the gardens. In other parts of town, quite severe hail, like tennis ball size. I was sweating it out. After the rain the playa lakes have got more water in them. I set out to get new views of one I photographed when it was very low.
This playa lake is in an area with truck stops and related service centers.
Nice to see it with more water in it.
It gets some of its water from a large storm drain. The rest is just run-off from streets.
I re-examined some streets I've explored in the past, with my wife, to see if there were any changes. For this part of the journey I used the NIKON.
Yes, there were a few changes. I was also able to see some new things because I picked a time when traffic was very light.
Without a telephoto I could not have gotten these shots.
More next time!
I plan to have another photo series from New Braunfels later in the year. But this one is done. I also have pics from my cousin-- the house that collapsed is being salvaged, or at least someone is trying to salvage it.
There are lots of Civil War vets in this cemetery.
Ronnie Imhoff! I went to school with him! We started off in the first grade together and went all through high school. Sobering.
So many Kronkoskys!
Images like these speak for themselves. There is nothing morbid about this. This is reality.
The Jacob Lindheimer grave illustrates nicely the intellectual caliber of the people who settled New Braunfels. Let's face it-- a lot of the people who came to this country from Europe were crazies. Fanatics. But not THESE people.
The next time I visit New Braunfels I hope to be less depressed. I missed my wife very much on this trip.
And here is the famous "Meatloaf Grave". She made the best meatloaf. What a way to be remembered! Obviously, her meatloaf was to die for.
And now, some views of the house that collapsed! It has been hoisted up, and is being prepped for a new foundation. The smashed car has been removed. But I'd question the soundness of the house. Everything must have been shaken loose. I know the chimney was shattered. Everything must have been shocked when it fell over. Surely it needs a new roof at the very least. Will it ever be square again? Can it ever again have any right angles where floors meet walls and walls meet ceilings?? Thanks to my cousin for these pics!
I would not have believed it possible!
This playa lake is in an area with truck stops and related service centers. 
It gets some of its water from a large storm drain. The rest is just run-off from streets.
Yes, there were a few changes. I was also able to see some new things because I picked a time when traffic was very light.
Without a telephoto I could not have gotten these shots.
More next time!
