Central Austin ~ Northwest Hardware ~ 40 Years Strong

Northwest Hardware located on Far West Blvd in Austin's Northwest Hills neighborhood is a store the community relies on. Ron Woods purchased the store 22 years ago. Northwest Hardware serves as the local go-to shop for nuts and bolts, lawn care supplies, fertilizer, paint supplies, plumbing items, gifts, key copies and electrical and screen repairs.

Geno purchases all our bird feeders from Ron or Tracey Lara the store manager and takes their advice on the native birds and how to attract them to our yard (we now have a wonderful sanctuary to enjoy). He picks up the hardware we need for our signs, American & UT flags for our flag pole and gets our keys for made for our listings there also!

Special orders are common place for Tracey and Ron's customers. One of the most frequently requested items is specialty air conditioning filters because of the vast number of custom built homes in the area. We ordered our "Lawn Buddy" that we can't live without from Ron.

For exceptional personal service you need to visit Northwest Hardware in the Chimney Corners shopping center. If you need an item Ron and Tracey will scour markets in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio until they find what you need. They'll even hold items for you until you can come pick them up. Nothing beats Central Austin's community store providing stability to the residents. Go meet Ron and Tracey at 3916 Far West Blvd off Loop 1 or Mesa Drive...whichever is closer.

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When You Thought I Wasn't Looking

A message every adult should read because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.

When You Thought I Wasn't Looking I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately
wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my
favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little
things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a
prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always
talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a
meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I
learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care
of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have
to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you
handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't
feel good, and I learned that I would have to be
responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come
from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things
hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you
cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be..

When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of
life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and
productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and
wanted to say,' Thanks for all the things I saw when
you thought I wasn't looking.'

Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend) influences the life of a child.

Remember, little eyes see a lot.

This weekend, I was with a friend who had not been to Austin in the last 3 years. He wanted to go up to Mt. Bonnell to shoot some pictures of an ever changing Austin. If you have never ventured up the 100 steps to take in the view, it is well worth it. The sky was clear, and as the sun set, Austin's famous "violet crown" appeared along the western horizon. Those of us who live here notice the skyline change slowly over time, but my friend was amazed at how Downtown Austin had changed in a short time. The 50+ stories of the Austonian along with other downtown condos Spring, 360, Four Seasons, W now dot and almost dominate the skyline as viewed from Mt. Bonnell. You can see the UT Tower and State Capitol too, although they don't have the same presence since the latest boom sent buildings almost 700 feet into the sky.

Looking west, south and north, the views of Lake Austin, the 360 Pennybacker Bridge and the green hills dotted with luxury homes give a true sense of life on the edge of the Texas hill country. Austin sits in a very attractive natural setting and it is no wonder folks from all over continue to relocate to Austin. If you haven't been to Mt. Bonnell lately, make a point to stroll up the steps and take in the beauty of the Capital City from it's 780' elevation.

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Jeff Harris, Broker

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