HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Hey Yall

Sorry it's been so long since I've posted. During the off season we get busy with the construction side of our business, and have been really goin strong. The weather has been so nice out here at the Frio River, with cool nights and sunny days. But we really could use some of those showers that were so plentiful during this past summer. It's cracklin dry out here. We've been workin over in Reagan Wells, west of Uvalde on the Nueces, way up in Roaring Springs near Camp Wood, and of course, right here in beautiful "downtown" Concan.

Can't imagine why these guys are so nervous. After all, H.E.B. is only 20 miles from here, and they're already cleaned.


I took these two pictures this morning from a ridge in Roaring Springs, while traveling to visit with a customer(Hey Thad). The fog was thick as pea soup from Concan to Leakey. Then, as I topped the mountains west of Leakey on RR337, it lifted. Actually, it didn't "lift", it was just that I had driven high enough where I was above the fog. Really cool!!

Hill Country....yeah right. Climb one of em, then tell me it's a hill.

We would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Be safe in your travels, enjoy the closeness of family and friends, and may God bless.

FrioMan & Gigi

'07 Deja Vu

Hey Guys.
Already November, but it seems like just the other day when I took these shots this summer at the Frio River.

Some are of ones on old posts, and some you haven't seen.

The reports from Lost Maples is that the trees are all changing colors, so now's the time to get out here to see some beautiful fall foliage. We're probably going this week, and of course, we'll take plenty of pictures.

Remember the flood on June 26? This was below Neal's Store on Tx127

Shut In Falls after a heavy rain. We had a lot of em, didn't we?

A busy afternoon at Bunk Falls

Queenie....apparently.

A common sight this summer in the canyon

Just downriver from Comanche Crossing

The popular swimmin hole at Neal's/Buchanan's

These guys made it look easy goin over Bunk Falls!

That's it for now, goodnight. FrioMan

More info on Save Our Frio

65,000 gallons of water per day
• This equates to 90 gallons per minute (even in drought)
• This water will be leaving the watershed of the Frio for
commercial interests elsewhere
• We must act! There is more at stake than 1 well. It is
the precedent that will be set for years to come
• Contact all of your elected officials including the Real/
Edwards Conservation & Reclamation Board Members
to voice your concerns


Real/Edwards Conservation & Reclamation Water Board Hearing
Regarding the Application of the Pavlas Well Permit
Friday, Nov. 2, at 10 am
Real County Courthouse—Courtroom
More info?
Contact Judge Sansom @ (830) 232-5304

Save Our Frio

Please click to enlarge

Well, the man who owns Riding River Ranch north of Leakey on RR336 (http://www.ridingriverranch.com/), wants to pump 65,000 gallons of water DAILY from Kent Creek. This beautiful little creek, which is northwest of Leakey, feeds the west prong of the Frio River.

You can read more about this at:

http://www.theleakeystar.com/_sub_categories/stories/water.html on The Leakey Star.

The public hearing that was scheduled October 25 was rescheduled, and is now going to be this Friday, November 2, at 10:00am at the Real County Courthouse. We will be there!

As mentioned in the above flier, your opinions matter, be heard.

saveourfrio@gmail.com

Call, e-mail, or write the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ)http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/about/directory/

or call:

Public Assistance on Permitting:1-800-687-4040. One-stop calling for the general public to inquire about permitting activity within the TCEQ.

Don't let them turn this....

...into this!!!

Please pass this on to every Frio River lover you know. Or just anyone interested in preserving such a pristine natural resource.

Let em know how you feel!! FrioMan

Frost on the Concan pumpkin

Can you believe it? I had to go outside and put my hands on it to make sure it wasn't just a heavy dew. Frost, and 35 degrees! We had a 50 degree drop in less than 48 hours. But, we've all seen it before, right? We should start getting some color change on the trees soon, and when that happens, I'll be goin around shootin pictures for yall to enjoy.


Better yet, why not make plans soon to spend a weekend with us in the Canyon. You'll love it, especially if you've never seen the Frio River area in the Fall.




I just took this last weekend at Rancho Real, above Leakey. I wonder if these guys are gonna fly south now......

Seeya later. Goin for a ride to the River. FrioMan

Oh baby, it's cold outside

Well, it's not that cold. But compared to yesterday, it's a drastic change. Yesterday, we worked outside, trimmin trees, workin on fence, etc. It was sunny, in the eighties, and breezy. Early this morning, around 3 a.m., it sounded like a freight train blowin through. I mean, it was howlin! I guess by now, the same cold front has whistled through your area too. By the time we got up, it was in the upper 40's, with the winds gusting to 45mph. Things are quieter now, and the temp is droppin fast. It's supposed to get in the low 40's tonight....brrrrr.

FrioMan

Don't Mess With TEXAS!

We all know what today's title means, but there's still a lot of "#^*@!!" out there who don't worry about trashing our environment. I'm fixin to go out and feed the deer, and we'll see if he was able to "shed" the trash bag some thoughtless individual threw to the ground. I took this shot Saturday evening.
When you're here, and see someone throwing their junk into the River, on the ground, or side of the road, let them know you don't appreciate it!



Saturday's sunset in Concan.


Yall let me know what you want to see more pictures of, or any info or story I can help you with.
Everybody loves the pics, but I want to keep yall informed too. Just drop me an e-mail, or do it with a comment on the Blog. If I don't know, I'll do my best to find out. By the way, it's 82 degrees right now, at 7:04 pm, Monday evening. Don't pay attention to the posted date, that's when I downloaded the pics. The deer are waiting, gotta go.
SeeYa! FrioMan