November/December, 2013

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ISSUE:
V O L U M E
From the Board
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Committee Report
Social
5
Committee Report
Conservation
6
Committee Report
Community Center
7
Committee Report
ACC
8
Committee Report
Maintenance
Communications
9
9
Know Your
Neighbor
10
Out and About
11
Restaurant Review
Chris Madrid’s
12
Caffeine and
Gasoline in MS
14
Happenings in
the Neighborhood
December Fun
Things To Do
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And the Winner Is . . .
In my opinion, chili always tastes better
when the weather is
cool. So it was only
fitting that on the first
cool Saturday of the
season, Mystic Shores
property owners experienced seven very
different chili recipes at
the annual Chili CookOff at Lake Park Pavilion on October 19. Chili
chefs again wowed
tasters with combinations of spices, varieties of meat, and clever
presentations.
The flavors were
tremendous, making it difficult to
decide which one
was the best.
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incredibly lipsmacking chili for all
to sample, they also
had other, shall I say
“interesting” items
of which to partake
at their tables. A
great time was had
by all in attendance.
The only complaint
was the wind, but
everyone managed,
clutching tightly to
their chili bowls.
Social Committee
chefs and attendees
provided hot
dogs, desserts,
and all the fixin’s
to complete the
event’s menu.
Dust off
Who won, you
grandma’s secret
ask? Linda Neely
chili recipe and
took home first
start practicing
prize of $50, folnow for next
lowed by a second
year’s event.
prize of $35 going
These folks are
From
left
to
right:
Second
prize
winner
Dennis
Bickers,
to Dennis Bickers.
going to be hard
third prize winner Bruce Underwood, first prize winner
There were two
to beat.
Linda Neely, and third prize winner Tom Owen.
third prize winPhotos courtesy of Nancy Evans Hanley
ners, Bruce UnderCongratulations,
Not only did the particiwood and Tom Owen,
Linda, Dennis, Bruce, and
pants prepare their
each winning $25.
Tom!
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Greetings! A good deal of
activity has occurred in
Mystic Shores since the last
time I communicated with
many of you in the June timeframe. I have really enjoyed
being a member of your Board of Directors and
working on your behalf. It is a challenging but very
rewarding position, and I encourage you to consider
running for a position on the board next spring.
duty foremost in their minds, too. By now, you
have probably received and looked over the 2014
POA budget. I hope you were pleased that the
board was able to hold the 2014 POA assessment
to the same level as 2013. That result comes from a
lot of work on the budget by the board and its
Treasurer, Charlie Little. Charlie’s upfront work on
the budget made this year’s budget meeting very
manageable as well as facilitated tough decision
making.
Over the summer, the Property Owners Association
(POA) negotiated and made its largest physical asset acquisition when we purchased the former Bluegreen sales office in September. The transition of
that building into a community center is something
we can all look forward to over the coming months.
As many of you know, the board approved the formation of the Community Center Committee to determine the renovation plan, and they have been
hard at work for the past several months. The committee is going about its work in a very disciplined
and organized manner. You can rest assured your
neighbors who make up the membership of the
committee are dedicated to bringing you the best
possible Community Center within the allotted
budget. You can read about their progress in an
article in this edition of The View.
Together with you I look forward to the rewarding,
and sometimes challenging, issues we will face in
2014. That is the best part of being a member of
the board—the opportunity to influence those
challenges.
Earlier this year, I advised you that vehicles speeding on our Mystic Shores streets were posing a
safety issue for walkers and runners. Unfortunately, over the past six months, that has not improved much. We still have a good number of vehicles, both residents and workers, who speed on our
streets and jeopardize the safety of our neighbors
who use these streets to exercise. I would ask you
again to look out for your neighbors and to obey
the speed limit of 35 MPH in Mystic Shores and 30
MPH in The Peninsula.
When running for the board last Spring, I promised I
would keep my fiduciary responsibility to you foremost in my mind as I exercised my duties on the
board. I am very pleased to tell you I joined other
likeminded board members who have that fiduciary
In closing, my fellow board members and I wish
you a very happy and safe holiday season. See you
next year!
John Quattlebaum
“The View from Mystic Shores at Canyon Lake” is
published 10 times each year by the Mystic Shores
Property Owners Association Board of Directors. The
newsletter staff is composed of resident volunteers
who gather and prepare the enclosed information for
the benefit of property owners in the Mystic Shores
subdivision, Comal County, Texas.
Inquiries should be directed to:
The Board of Directors
c/o Association Management Services
Steve Brown, Mystic Shores POA Manager
1600 NE Loop 410, Suite 202
San Antonio, TX 78209
Mystic Shores Communications Committee:
Barbara Knight (Chairperson)
NANCY EVANS HANLEY (Editor)
Connie Bickers, Mary Daniel, Lynn McKamey,
Vicki Partin, and Lou Wood.
Ad Hoc Contributor—Tony Stewart
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Social Committee . . . On the Move
Ho Ho Ho! Ready or not, we are on a countdown
to the holidays! The Social Committee has a wonderful holiday party, Lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Santa
Claus, planned for our children and grandchildren
on Saturday, December 7, from noon until 2:00
p.m. at Lake Park Pavilion. Lunch will be provided
for the children followed by games, cookie decorating, and a piñata. Parents, if you would like to
eat with your children, we ask that you bring a dish
to share. If it is a cool day, we will have hot chocolate and a fire in the fireplace.
A little bird told us that Mr. Claus has set aside time
for a visit during this busy holiday season. So we
will be asking the children to listen carefully for
Santa’s bells announcing his arrival!
Mrs. Claus will also be on
hand to read a holiday story
or two while the children are
entertained with music.
Don’t forget to register your
children via eForm on the
Mystic Shores website or by
completing one of the registration forms which are conveniently located on
the bulletin boards at all mailbox locations.
In order to ensure that we have a special gift from
Santa for each child, your child MUST be registered. Deadline for registration is December 1.
There is a $2 fee per child that can be paid as you
arrive at the party or anytime beforehand. Please
make checks payable to Pam Underwood. Cash
will also be accepted.
This year’s Holiday Dinner Dance is fast approaching. Don’t miss this year’s event which will be held
on Saturday evening, December 14, at Outback
Hall located behind Canyon Lake Cabins and Cottages. Cocktails (no-host cash bar) will begin at
5:30 p.m. with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. Live entertainment will again be provided by Rick Hudson
and will begin around 8:00 p.m. The cost per per-
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son for this wonderful event will range between $38
and $49 depending on your entrée choice. Our caterer will be serving Boursin Cheese Stuffed Chicken
for $38 and Prime Rib for $43. You can even choose
both for $49!
To reserve your space at this event, go to eForms
and click on Holiday Dinner Dance Reservation
Form. Deadline for reservations is SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 23, at midnight. Make checks payable
to Mystic Shores POA and mail to Nancy Evans
Hanley at 242 Saga Street, Spring Branch, TX 78070.
Checks must be received no later than NOVEMBER
26. See the website eForm for more details about
this exciting event. Registration forms are also
available at all mailbox/bulletin board locations.
PLEASE make reservations for tables of 8 by contacting Nancy Evans Hanley at (830) 935-2169 or
nancyhemail@gmail. Happy Holidays, everyone!
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Conservation Committee Update
As we approach the holidays, you may have a gardener in your life, but not have any idea what to
get for them. Let’s look at some
ideas that are easy to find and fun
to give.
We’ll start with some books that
are great for those who enjoy gardening here in South Central
Texas. The Comal County Gardening Guide is the award winning
book published by the Comal
County Master Gardeners in cooperation with Agrilife Extension.
This handy book is available in
many nurseries and library shops.
It has helpful information on all
types of gardening from roses to vegetables, perennial plants to trees and bushes. A great stocking stuffer to go with the guide is a subscription to
Texas Gardener (www.TexasGardener.com). This
magazine is written specifically for South Central
Texas. The authors live and garden here and understand our special gardening challenges.
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Or, how about some bird houses that are really
meant to be lived in. Duncraft (www.Duncraft.
com) has lots of birdhouses that reflect all the newest advice for protecting and nurturing your bird
friends. Look for houses that have an
easy opening system that doesn’t
require tools. That way you can
empty the house easily each winter
so it is clean and ready for guests
when spring comes.
Here are some tools that your gardener may not have. First of all,
some really nice Nitrile gloves with
fabric backs. The ones carried by
Gardener’s Supply
(www.gardeners.com) seem to be the longest lasting and can be washed in the washing machine.
They aren’t terribly expensive, so get several pair, or
slip a pair in the stocking. You’ll also like their winter
gardening gloves and mud gloves. Rogue tools
(www.roguehoe.com) are 100% made in the USA
from recycled farming disks. The hoes and other
tools really hold their edge and won’t give up in our
rocky soil. They can sometimes be found in better
Geyata Ajilvsgi has two great books for Hill Counnurseries (not big box stores, unfortunately), but the
try gardeners. Ajilvsgi lives and works here in Hill
best selection is online. They range in price from $30
Country and is one of the state’s foremost plant
and butterfly specialists. Wildflowers of Texas is a -$40. Most gardeners carry plants, veggies, potting
great resource both for planning additions to your soil, tools, and other stuff around as they work. A
nice tubtrug (sturdy, flexible plastic bucket thing
wildlife garden or just identifying the myriads of
with handles) is always appreciated. They come in a
wildflowers we see in our fields. The book is orvariety of colors and sizes. They are carried at better
ganized by the color of the bloom of the plants
making it pretty easy to locate the right plant. The nurseries like The Natural Gardener in Austin or from
Gardener’s Supply. You want a nice one that will hold
description will confirm your identification. Butup to our sun and heat—not just a big plastic tub
terfly Gardening for Texas is her new book that
that will only last a season or two. You could even
explores the butterflies and the plants they reget creative and fill one of the smaller tubtrugs with
quire in the seven regions of Texas. Her pictures
of the butterflies help you to identify your butter- some of the books and tools mentioned above.
Throw in some special hand soap and gardeners
fly. Then her lists and descriptions of the larval
and nectar sources for each butterfly assist you in hand balm and you’ll be all set (easily found in most
planning additions to your garden that will attract good nurseries)!
these beautiful creatures.
Photo courtesy of Sharon Deeny
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Community Center Committee Update
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The Community Center Committee is excited about the task of developing recommendations for the transition of the sales office into a vibrant center that reflects the needs and interests of Mystic Shores.
Building Safety. A meeting with the Comal County Fire Marshal indicated that the building will change
from a “business” to “assembly” classification. This requires modifications to the doors and “exit” signage and assessment of the total capacity. Electrical repairs have been made to ensure the building meets
code.
HVAC. It was decided that it would be prudent to delay HVAC replacement until safety repairs are completed and a comprehensive facility plan is developed to ensure optimum AC and heating.
Current “As Is” Use. After the building assessments were made, the committee recommended that the
east wing conference rooms be opened for POA committee meetings with the understanding that the
heating and AC unit is not operational at this time. The board approved this recommendation. Temporary guidelines and a sign-in sheet are provided for all who are attending meetings in the facility.
Facility Purpose and Operation. Four benchmarking visits to other community centers have been helpful
in assessing how centers are successfully used and operated. Operational guidelines are being explored—who is responsible for the facility, what are the scheduling and reservation policies, and what are
the ongoing maintenance requirements.
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ACC Committee Report
What landscaping is required in Mystic Shores?
Check the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions (DCCRs) and Architectural and Site Design Guidelines for your unit, available under POA
Documents on www.mysticshorespoa.com. The
landscaping requirements were adopted by Bluegreen, our developer. Units north of FM 306
(except unit six) do not require any landscaping.
Units south of 306 (except some lots in units 1, 3, 7
and 9) generally require an irrigation system (which
may be a drip system) with grass around the perimeter of the home and plants screening most of
the exposed foundation. Grass should be Buffalo,
Blue Grama, Zoysia, or Bermuda, although other low
water requirement turf products will be considered.
Many units also limit rock material to no more than
10% of the front yard. Consider driving around Mystic Shores to see various types of landscaping.
Many of your neighbors will be happy to discuss
their landscaping experiences—what has or has not
worked well. Consider deer resistant plants and
maintenance requirements (e.g., many owners have
found crushed granite and river rock require very
frequent weeding or spraying with weed killer even
if you have double weed barrier underneath).
Do I need ACC approval for my landscaping?
Yes, Sections 9.1 and 9.4 of the master DCCRs require ACC approval for all exterior changes to your
lot, including landscaping. If you are building a new
home and landscaping is required, you should submit your landscaping plans at least 30 days prior to
completing your home, and your landscaping must
be completed within 90 days after your home is
completed. If landscaping is not required, but you
choose to landscape, you must still submit your
Planning to make changes to your lot or residence?
Before starting work, check the DCCRs,
Sections 9.1 and 9.4, to determine if an application needs to
be filed. All documents that govern construction
requirements and restrictions in Mystic Shores are available
from the Mystic Shores POA website.
plans for ACC approval prior to starting the work.
After your initial landscaping is approved and completed, you do not need ACC approval for minor
changes. However, if existing landscaping is significantly altered or removed, prior ACC approval is
required.
Does the new Texas “xeriscaping law” affect the
Mystic Shores landscaping requirements?
No, our POA attorney has confirmed that the 2013
law, commonly referred to as the “xeriscaping
law,” does not require any change in the Mystic
Shores landscaping requirements. Generally, the
new law prohibits POAs from unreasonably denying approval of “drought-resistant landscaping” or
“water-conserving natural turf.” The ACC encourages owners to use drought resistant plants and
water-conserving natural turf. The law specifically
allows restrictions on “use of gravel, rocks, or
cacti.”
Where can I get more information or help?
For questions about Mystic Shores landscaping requirements or the ACC process, contact an ACC
member. AMS can give you contact information if
needed. For a copy of the new law, see http://
www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/billtext/pdf/
SB00198E.pdf. For questions about native and
drought resistant plants, contact Sharon Deeny, a
Mystic Shores Conservation Committee member,
at [email protected] or (830) 935-4209. See
also Sharon’s helpful article regarding xeriscaping
in the October View from Mystic Shores and information about native and adaptable plants for this
area in http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/
files/files/Watershed/growgreen/plantguide.pdf.
Daytime Bible Study—Thursdays
The Parables of Jesus by R. C. Sproul
For information, call Lou Wood at (830) 935-4846
or (713) 553-9114
McKinley Security—(210) 535-7623
Comal Co. Sheriff - Non-Emergency (830) 620-3400
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Maintenance Committee Report
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Committee members are working to ensure that both pools are winterized for the season. It is a good
idea for property owners to begin thinking about the winterizing process around their own properties.
We all know weather is unpredictable around here, so be prepared.
Because of the recent requirement by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), many
property owners have been installing back flow devices. Keep in mind, these too need care and consideration in case of a freeze. There are several options available, one of which is "fake rocks," which comes
insulated or non-insulated. These will look more natural and appear more attractive than blankets or
other coverings. They are available online and at Home Depot and other retail stores. Helpful Suggestion: Don't forget to winterize your boat and other outdoor equipment. A little preventive maintenance
can save hundreds of dollars.
Our area recently experienced some much needed rain. If you are one of the many property owners who
have had piles of brush waiting to burn, please check the Comal County Fire Marshal’s Website for information regarding the burn ban status. Otherwise, please arrange to have these burn piles removed as
soon as possible. If you see anything that the Maintenance Committee should be aware of, please contact us at [email protected].
Be advised, the committee will be decorating for the holidays on Sunday, November 24. The goal is to get
the decorations up and make sure all lights are working before officially turning them on Thanksgiving
Day. If you are interested in helping, please contact us at [email protected].
Communications Committee Sound Byte
If you haven't visited the Mystic Shores website
lately, please do so at www.mysticshorespoa.com.
Got an idea or have had a problem? Let us know at
[email protected]. By the
way, we now have 1000 people registered in our
Address Book!
The Communications Committee continues to work
By Barbara Knight
hard collecting news from Mystic Shores' standing
committees for publication in The View. Our staff
of writers continue to do research to bring information about interesting places to visit and new
things that are coming in our region. If you have
ideas for possible stories, interesting people in our
community, or places to go, we would like to hear
from you.
Community Center Committee Update (continued from Page 7)
Community Input. Once the information from the community center interviews and POA Committees
have been analyzed and before a final recommendation is made to the board, a questionnaire will be provided to all property owners asking for input on facility uses.
IN SUMMARY. You can expect to see the Facility Use Questionnaire online and in hard copy with the
Annual POA Notice of Dues. Your input is important in making this Community Center a vibrant asset for
Mystic Shores’ residents.
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Know Your Neighbor
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Question: What does an Army Ranger do after retirement?
Answer: Why, he learns to ride bulls, of course.
Mystic Shores resident Ron Benton spent 29 years in the Army, 24 of those as a member of the elite Army
Rangers. He knew that, after traveling and living around the world, he wanted to retire to this area, but
he didn’t want “to buy a buckle and be a ‘pretend’ cowboy.” He wanted to earn that buckle. So he took
a four-day bull-riding class and got on his first bull at age 46, in a tough sport in which most riders are retired by age 30.
When Ron initially retired from the Army, he was
riding bulls for fun. But then he talked with the
General in charge of recruiting for the Army, and
ultimately developed a recruitment concept
through rodeos. From that point on, recruitment
in Texas skyrocketed. For 11 years, Ron traveled
all over the state, riding bulls nearly every weekend. The last eight of those years, Ron was involved with the Wounded Warriors Heroes program. He says one of his greatest honors in that
endeavor was putting a former high school bull
rider, now a triple amputee Army Ranger, on a
mechanical bull for one last ride.
Through his bull-riding years, Ron has been
stepped on, concussed, hooked, horned,
gashed, and thrown into metal fences. The list
of injuries doesn’t end there, either, but Ron
says the thrill of the ride becomes addictive,
and despite the pain, riders are always looking
ahead to the next exhilarating ride.
Ron definitely earned that cowboy buckle he
wanted—an Armed Forces World Champion
bull riding buckle. He rode his last bull at
age 58, had a great ride, and then hung up
his spurs. Today, he and his wife Carrie Jo
share their property with a few Longhorns and a new bull calf
named “Newly,” after his friend Buck Taylor, who played the character of
Newly on the old Gunsmoke series, and is a Wounded Warrior supporter. Buried on their land is
“Bighead” (pictured), the first bull Ron rode when he came to San Antonio. Ron was the last to ride
Bighead before bringing him out to the Bentons’ property to live out his years as a pampered pet.
Photos courtesy of Ron Benton
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Out and About
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We all get excited when we see dirt moved and wonder what is going
on. The rumor mill flies when we hear about a new store, pharmacy, or
restaurant. Trying to get the correct facts sometimes is a challenge. In
our attempt to keep The View timely and informative, our staff of reporters attempts to obtain accurate information about things that are
coming to our area.
After a recent call to the Bulverde Chamber of Commerce concerning
the rumored Walmart, Chili's, and the relocation site for the Post Office,
it was learned by this reporter that nothing has been finalized or announced—maybe next month.
The long-awaited reveal of what was going to occupy the former HEB
did finally arrive with the installation of large red letters spelling Bealls. The occupant of the adjacent
space still remains a mystery.
A very exciting venue that will no doubt be used by local residents is the Lodge at Bridal Veil Falls located
at 1619 Cypress Cove Road, Spring Branch. Designed as a unique wedding or private party venue, the
spacious facility is situated at the headwaters of Rebecca Creek at the base of Bridal Veil Falls that feed
into Canyon Lake. The main ballroom can seat 350 and is appointed with wooden beams, chandeliers,
stage, bar, and a kitchen for caterers. A 1,500 sq. ft. outdoor patio that overlooks the creek provides
additional seating and dance area. The Lodge is offering substantial discounts to nonprofit organizations
for special events. This is a must see facility. Check out their website at www.thelodgeatthefalls.com for
more information.
This reporter is still investigating the Christus Santa Rosa Health System's medical campus at Veramendi
in New Braunfels. This major project will house a variety of medical services for local residents in addition
to the Wellness Facility under construction by Resolute Health. Hopefully, by the next issue of the newsletter we will have tracked down our sources to provide a full report.
New Braunfels Town Center at Creekside continues to expand with over 300,000 sq. ft. of retail and food
venues added this year to the 400+ acre mixed-use development. The project includes a 56 acre hospital
and medical campus scheduled to open in April or May of 2014. Included in the development are 29 acres
of parks and a regional water retention area. Recent store openings have included Belk, Hobby Lobby,
Ulta Beauty, Five Below, Charming Charlie, TJ Maxx, and Willie's Grill and Icehouse.
Soon to open will be Spec's Wines Spirits & Fine Foods with construction underway for a GNC and Which
Wich Superior Sandwiches in front of TJ Maxx. Along the creek will be a Sushi steakhouse and a Texas
style barbecue restaurant. Fronting FM 306, Las Palapas Mexican Restaurant will be a free-standing building with a drive-thru that will offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections. Adjacent development has included apartments, Christus Santa Rosa Emergency Facility, and Buc-ee's. Keep a watchful eye—there is
more to come!
Heard about something new coming? Please let us know so we can do some digging!
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Restaurant Review—Chris Madrid’s
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Growing up on the east side of Houston, my daddy
and I loved to grill hamburgers on the weekends
and always sought out the best toppings and
spices to achieve the best flavors. Later in life, I
would travel around and try out some of the
“recommended” hamburgers—you know, the
ones called the city’s or world’s “best.” If able, I
would certainly drag my dear ol’ daddy with me.
Well, now that he’s gone, Mike has that spot to fill,
and we’re still on a trek to find the greatest hamburger in the US of A.
Not too long ago, my dear friend and sewing
buddy, Annette, told me about a place that she and
her husband have been frequenting for years—
Chris Madrid’s. This place has been referred to by
some as the “mecca for burger lovers.” I think it’s
true.
Chris Madrid, a University of Texas marketing major, opened the now famous Chris Madrid’s Tacos
and Burgers in historic Mid-town San Antonio in
early 1977. Once you’ve visited this place, you’ll
understand very quickly why the burgers became
the favorite menu item and the name was changed
to Chris Madrid’s.
When you walk inside, it’s not unusual to find a
very, VERY long line of people waiting to place
their order, but don’t worry, it moves pretty fast.
Looking around the dining room and taking in all
the décor will keep you occupied. It’s quite interesting . . . and so are the patrons.
Hamburgers are the main dining course. There are
six varieties and two sizes—regular and macho.
They have some of the best French fries ever, as
well as nachos, chalupas, and grilled chicken sandwiches. Their motto, “cook each item as if you
were cooking it for a friend” could be the reason
for their continued success. Chris Madrid’s has
been featured in Texas Monthly magazine and has
won numerous awards over the years.
So after our first visit to Chris Madrid’s (which was
on our way back home from one of my annual cardiologist visits—note the irony), I told Annette
we’d gone there. She asked what I’d ordered. I
said the Cheddar Cheezy Macho (pictured at the
top of this column). She naturally assumed I’d
shared it with Mike. Nope, I ate the whole darn
thing all by myself. My daddy would’ve loved it.
If you love hamburgers, you have to go to Chris
Madrid’s. You can share a burger or just order a
regular. Chris Madrid’s is located at 1900 Blanco
Road (Blanco and Hollywood), three blocks south
of Hildebrand Avenue in San Antonio. Check ‘em
out at www.chrismadrids.com.
Photos courtesy of www. Roadfood.com and www.yelp.com
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CINDY HAYNES is a Mystic Shores Resident.
Questions or Concerns about Neighborhood
Amenities? Contact the POA at (210) 829-7202.
Ladies’ Bible Study — Winter Session
“Live a Praying Life”
by Jennifer Kennedy Dean
Mondays - January 13 thru April 14 at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact
Nancy Weimer at (830) 935-3633
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The flash of chrome, the thump-uh-puh-thump of a V-8 heartbeat, the blur of metallic colors . . . you are
standing in the midst of Caffeine and Gasoline! It’s the cruise-in for Mystic Shores’ show car owners
made even more inviting with hot coffee and donuts.
In March 2013, a small group of Mystic Shores car enthusiasts put a call out for enthusiasts to pull off car
covers and roll out their classic, muscle, and vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles for show and tell.
Some twenty vehicles were displayed in less than favorable weather. But the enthusiasm outweighed
the disappointing weather.
A second event was staged on October 26—this time 35+ vehicles were presented. Two cars were onesof-a-kind: A “perfect” 1957 Chevy Corvette and a 2013 Mercedes CLS63 AMG. In street language, perhaps those aren’t impressive terms—in enthusiast talk, either of those cars is very
significant. Together they are dynamite in car circles.
This free community event is intended to bring car lovers out and share their cars
and stories with the rest of us. As one neighbor said, “I didn’t know Mystic Shores
had so many treasures stored away!”
Photos courtesy of
Tony and Myra Stewart
The Steering Wheels group, notably
Graham Aitken, Clay Blanton, Dan Gayle,
Tony Stewart, and Hans Vogelpohl, enjoy
the experience and appreciate the support of the Mystic Shores community.
The group anticipates hosting another
event in March 2014. Stay tuned!
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Happenings In the Neighborhood . . .
Numerous groups provide avenues to share mutual interests and develop friendships
within the community. Know of other regular neighborhood activities? If so, please email information
to Mary Daniel at [email protected].
Exercise
- Ladies’ Walking MWF - 8-9 a.m. Location varies within Mystic Shores - Contact Mary Daniel at
[email protected].
- Walk/Run Group 3 times per week (morning/evening) in Mystic Shores - Contact Kimberly Cleveland at (713)
498-1682 or [email protected].
Games and Hobbies
- Fishing Club For information, contact Bruce Underwood at [email protected].
- Ladies’ Bunco 2nd Wednesday Monthly - 6 p.m. - Currently a waiting list - Contact Maggie Simpton at
[email protected].
- Seam Sew Happy Ladies of Canyon Lake 1st Wednesday Monthly - 8:45 a.m. until 2 p.m. - North Shore
United Methodist Church - Contact Nancy Evans Hanley at [email protected].
Social
- Men’s Lunch Group 3rd Wednesday Monthly - 11:30 a.m. - Contact Tony Stewart at [email protected].
DECEMBER FUN THINGS TO DO!
Dec. 12, 13, 14 and 19, 20, 21 — North Pole Village, Community Resource and Recreation Center (CRRC) located at
125 Mable Jones Drive (off S. Access Road). The CRRC is transformed into a pint-sized village for children.
Dec. 6-7 — Boerne, O Tannenbaum weekend, 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. This winter wonderland features live music, the Tannenbaum Trail, a pet parade, the lighted Weihnachts Parade at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, and other events.
Dec. 21-22 — Boerne. 8th Annual Cowboy Christmas at Enchanted Springs Ranch, 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Experience the Christmas Season “OLD WEST” style! An active western town and movie set has shows, hayrides, caroling, a petting zoo, and a Cowboy Santa. Enchanted Springs Ranch, 242 Highway 46 West.
Dec. 4-7 — San Marcos. Sights and Sounds of Christmas. Entertainment includes a carnival, Town of Bethlehem,
performances daily, a food court, and craft sale. http://www.sights-n-sounds.org/
Dec. 7 — Dripping Springs. Festivities include Santa and his Clydesdale-drawn carriage.
CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAYS IN THE HILL COUNTRY
Johnson City — One of the largest light displays in the State of Texas. November 29 thru January 1.
Blanco — Take a stroll through the path of lights and Christmas scenery in Bindseil Park. November 29 thru January 6.
Marble Falls — The Christmas Walkway of Lights features TWO MILLION tiny, twinkling lights on over 150 sculptures reflecting on the sparkling waters of beautiful Lake Marble Falls. November 22 thru January 1.
Wimberley — Trail of Lights at the Emily Ann Theater. Sunday thru Thursday, 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.; Friday and
Saturday, 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., November 30 thru December 31. http://www.emilyann.org/tol.cfm
Santa’s Ranch, New Braunfels — Drive through nearly a mile of spectacular holiday scenes with over 1 million lights
and over 100 displays and animations. I-35 one mile south of San Marcos between Posey Road and York Creek
Road. (Look for the 50' Christmas tree out front). Discount coupon printable on website at http://
www.santasranch.net/
MYSTIC SHORES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
1600 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 202
San Antonio, TX 78298
November/December 2013 Newsletter
Please mark your calendars for the next Board of Directors meeting to be
held on Thursday, January 9, at 10:00 a.m. at the North Shore
United Methodist Church on Cranes Mill Road.
Have a Safe and Happy
Holiday Season!
From your newsletter staff!