4-1-2024
H: 88°F L: 67°F
Blanco State Park, Blanco, Texas

We took the boys for a walk in areas of the campground we haven’t explored. We found some cool things like a bird sanctuary lookout which seems to be a popular feature of Texas state parks. A lot of the buildings were built by the men of Civilian Conservation Corps which is true of many state and federal parks. We found an old pump house next to the river.

I used Microsoft’s Copilot app to “create a story about Peter the pitbull” and here is what artificial intelligence came up with:

“Once upon a time in the bustling town of Barksville, there lived a pitbull named Peter. Peter was not your ordinary dog; he had a heart as big as his smile and a spirit that could light up the darkest alleyways of the town.

Peter was known as the ‘Happy Helper’ among the locals. Every morning, he would trot down the streets, his tail wagging like a metronome set to the rhythm of joy. He helped Mrs. Green carry her groceries, he played with the kids at the park, and he even kept watch at night, ensuring everyone slept safe and sound.

But Peter had a dream. He wanted to show the world that pitbulls were not the fearsome creatures many thought they were. He wanted to spread love, one wag at a time. So, he started the “Happy Vegan Campers” club, a place where dogs of all breeds could gather, play, and learn about kindness and compassion.

The club became a hit, and soon, dogs from all over the country were joining in. They would camp under the stars, share stories, and enjoy the vegan treats Peter’s human would make. Peter’s message of love was spreading far and wide, and Barksville became known as the town where every dog had a friend in Peter the pitbull.

And so, Peter lived his days spreading happiness, proving that the size of one’s heart is not determined by their breed, but by the love they share. And in Barksville, love was always in abundance.”

Best story ever!

4-2-2024
H: 71°F L: 54°F
Blanco State Park, Blanco, Texas

We started our morning with coffee and meeting our neighbors who were very interested in our dog fence. They have three large dogs and a very cool older Class C camper manufactured by Lazy Daze.

We went to Fredericksburg, TX and walked around downtown. It’s a popular tourist destination with many shops and restaurants and the area has many wineries and breweries. We drove by an upscale campground/tiny house community. They selling campsites for $250,000.

4-3-2024
H: 77°F L: 46°F
Blanco State Park, Blanco, Texas

We picked up some deliveries and returned a few items. We have to drive an hour into Austin for the nearest Amazon locker. It’s a very pretty drive which goes through a neighborhood populated with new contemporary homes. We’ve heard tales of Californians moving to Texas causing skyrocketing home prices.

I have been reading Neal Barnard’s newest book, The Power Foods Diet, which offers great advice on foods that increase your metabolism. Dr. Barnard is the founder of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and he is starting his book tour next week. We hope to see him in Dallas.

One tip from Dr. Barnard’s book is using Ceylon cinnamon daily to boost your metabolism. You can sprinkle it on cereal or oatmeal and put it in smoothies.

Stats

Expenses:

• Tow vehicle fuel: $0
• Campsite: $81.42
• Camping memberships: $11.19
• Food: $170.71

Miles driven: 205.6 (65.9 kWh)

Number of people asking about the Tesla pulling the camper: 2

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