Seven Bluffs parking

Remember how far away you had to park last year from the 3rd crossing? Well, some local entrepreneurs have done some work to make it more convenient. There is now a nice $10 parking area right at the Seven Bluffs crossing.




As you can see, it's already getting used quite a bit.


3rd xing Saturday afternoon


3rd xing same time


2nd xing

There were lots of visitors to the Frio River this weekend, but a guy like this, needs to stay home, or get an education in Texas River etiquette! For those of you who do not understand this harsh statement, note the GLASS bottle in his hand. Glass containers are not allowed in, on, or near our beautiful Rivers. All yall veterans out there, please spread the word and let folks know that what they are doing is dangerous. I preached some about this last summer, but maybe I need to put a reminder in every post. If you've ever seen someone coming out of the Frio with their foot, arm, or other body part cut by glass left by some uncaring person, then you'll see where I'm comin from. I don't want to see any confrontations started, but if you see someone with glass containers on the Frio, let them know what the consequences could be. That same beer bottle, if broken and in the gravel forever, may harm someone he cares for sometime in the future.

That's it for now. And PLEASE, take care of the Frio River and the property you are staying at while you are here. Respect your fellow vacationers and us local folks who are happy to have you.

Seeya soon! FrioMan

Get Ready for the Frio

Hey guys
While yall are out there getting ready for your 2008 Frio River vacation, we're busy here in Concan getting ready for you! That's the truth, and the only excuse I have for not posting in so long. I took these last Thursday, near and on Bunk Falls, and the tubers at the 2nd crossing.

These guys are right next to Concan Pies, waiting for them to open May 24 & 25, then reopening May 31 for the summer. Talk about early birds..........


Beautiful Bunk Falls



We got about 2" of rain early this morn, and it was rockin & rollin with lightning, thunder, and wind. I'll be back soon with more pics....Promise!
Take care, and get your Frio River game on, it's about that time!
FrioMan

Sabinal, Texas Wild Hog Festival: Part II

After all these photos in the last two posts, you can see what the Hog Festival is all about...at least the fun part. Folks young and kinda old, guys and gals, from near and far, they all put on a great show!

Take care, FrioMan
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'08 Wild Hog Festival

Hey Guys
If you aint never been to the Wild Hog Festival in Sabinal Texas, well.... ya better make plans to come out next year. It is a BLAST!
Although these pictures are mostly the older contestants, it starts out with younguns no bigger than the pigs they're chasin. Those pics will be in the next post, later today. The festival has great food, arts & crafts, & entertainment for everyone. Then there's th hawgs. Two person teams attempt to grab a wild(yes, FERAL) hog, then put it in a to' sack, then get it across the line the fastest.

Local talent Emily K. & Jenny V. from Concan took the gold buckle in the Saturday morning women's division. Way to go ladies!


"Ezeeee!"


"What ARE you doing back there???"


" I could do this all day!"


"Hold him tight, while I git the sack."


"You said you had a plan, right?"


"Is that all you got!"


The best picture of all, and it came out blurry...oh wahh!


I reckon he's been here a time or two.



Wow, 2008 is goin so fast, Summer will be here before you know it. So if you haven't made plans for your Frio River vacation in Concan Texas, ya better call soon. We still have several openings for some of our fantastic vacation homes, but don't wait too long!


Hope to hear from you soon!
FrioMan
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Texas Independence Day

On this 172nd anniversary of Texas' declaration of independence from Mexico, I stand in awe of the bravery and ultimate sacrifice shown by the men and women, Texan & Mexican, during the struggle for an independent and free Texas. Although it was a very long time ago, we need to remember that those that gave their lives were real people, who left behind loved ones, as our brave American soldiers in Iraq & Afghanistan have done for the last five years. I am so very proud of our AMERICAN troops who are away from home fighting for the name of freedom while we stay home secure and free to do as we please. May God bless our troops and keep them safe. I love everything & everywhere Texas, especially the Frio River area that is our home. I could get up on my soap box and go on and on about why Texas is the best place to live, but I'll keep it to this short sentiment that is in my heart. Besides, yall know what I'm talkin about!

Well, the temps are staying warm, the Mountain Laurel is blooming, and the trees are showin green! I've been pretty absent in posting this winter, but I'm fixin to start puttin more on startin right now! I'll be out and about taking pictures and updatin yall and all that stuff we did last summer. I get around the area quite a bit, so if ya want to know what's happenin, holler at me.

Taken a couple weeks ago around the corner from Sundancer, Round Up, West of the Frio, Ladera Lantana, and Crooked Tree. Ain't he something! Not a native Texan, but welcome just the same.

That's it for tonight, be back soon!

FrioMan

Where there's smoke....

Hey out there Frio River fanatics!
I bet there's a bunch of yall havin withdrawal symptoms about right now. The weather here in Concan has been wonderful, but we are definitely ready for a little rain. Actually, we have a pretty good chance for some showers today. The Frio is still runnin fine, it's just that the vegetation is very dry. The picture below is a good example for letting folks know the hazards of throwing cigarettes out the window, open fires, fireworks, etc. This was one of two range fires Saturday on RR337 just west of Leakey. One was small and contained quick, the other burned quite a bit of coutryside before it was snuffed.

Saturday on RR337 west of Leakey


Dusty conditions early last week on US83 near Uvalde

Visibility was limited looking northwest above Comanche Creek subdivision.

Well, the songbirds are already beginning to show up, and the Mountain Laurel and Agarita should be starting to bloom soon. Spring, my favorite time of year! We still have some cold weather to endure, but it's not far off. If you haven't been to Concan in the Spring, you don't know what you're missin. Six of our wonderful vacation homes are available in the off season, so come on out for a visit, we'd love to see ya!

Take care, and pray for rain.

FrioMan

Garner State Park Ceremony

The message below was sent to us by Friends of Garner State Park. As most of you know, Garner is the jewel of the Texas State park system, and is just 8 miles up the road from us.

Garner State Park Official Texas Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony:

1. The dedication ceremony will be held at the Concession Building, Garner State Park, Concan, Texas, February 17, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. Please join us in honoring the Civilian Conservation Corps “boys” (CCCers) who constructed our beautiful park. I will appreciate your passing the word along to others you consider to be interested in attending.

2. I’m still finalizing exact details of the ceremony, but it should unfold as follows:

a. Eagle Scouts will lead the group in the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America and Texas flags.

b. Uvalde County Judge William R. Mitchell will speak.

c. Special guests, such as former CCCers, their descendents, the park manager, etc., will be introduced.

d. CCCers will unveil the marker.

e. Reading of the marker inscription.

f. Short entertainment program (if available).

g. Prayer.

h. Closing of the ceremony.

i. Invitation to the Tower Room (if available) for refreshments and visiting. (If Tower Room is not available, we will just move to the Covered Porch on the east side of the Concession Building.)

3. Thank all of you who have contributed so much in achieving the marker goal!

4. If you have any questions, please contact me at 830-741-8601 or email kd5dxy@arrl.net.

5. See you at the Pavilion.

MaryAnn

MARYANN LAUGHLIN ABBOTT

This should be a very interesting ceremony, and will be a great reason to come to the Frio Canyon for a visit. There's a good chance the Mountain Laurel & Agarita may be in bloom by then also.

Below are links to some history of Garner State Park...very interesting.

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/historic_sites/ccc/

http://www.garnerstatepark.com/history.html

Well, the beautiful sunny days we were having for the last several weeks are history. Now it's damp, foggy, cool, and expected to get real cold later this week. But who am I to complain, I'm livin here and lovin it!!

I hope all is well with you & yours, and that 2008 is treatin yall ok.

Take care, FrioMan