About Bastrop County, TX

This week I finally stopped at the Junk Queens located on 2104 off of Highway 71 in Smithville TX. Don't worry if you head out that way you won't have any trouble finding it, just look for the HOT PINK building on the side of the road!

The three women who started the store have had a sucessful first year, and once you walk past all of the wonderful yard art and exterior decorations and in to the store you will see why!

You can find anything from refrigerator magnets to darling kids clothes, to soaps, body lotions, jewelry, shoes, handbags, kitchen nik naks. The eclectic mix of old an new is totally appealing to any shoppers tastes. Great place to look for that something special for a birthday or anniversary or the like!

I was there for about 2 minutes and already had found three sundresses, and a darling summer handbag to match that matched all three of the dresses. I could have added some jewelry and a pair of shoes to the damages (which came out to under $20.00!) but with gas prices being so high now days I am like everyone else - living on a budget.

The changing room/bathroom is adorable and the cash register is PINK (can you believe it!!) which is the girls favorite color ( but not their husbands!).

Here are the hours of operation:

Make an afternoon of it and come on out Smithville way....stop in and visit the Junk Queens ( I promise you won't leave empty handed!) and then make your way in to town to eat as the new Pockets Grill ( get the fried pickles...they are awesome!)

Click on the link for a Realtor who knows Smithville

or call Deb Dahlberg Rowland

Sky Realty 512-743-0516

The Smithville Chamber of Commerce posted a list of events that will be happening later this year and in to the first part of next year.

• July 26,2008 - Casino Night - Come try your luck!
• October 4, 2008 - City Wide Garage Sale - For some great shopping!
• December 6, 2008 - Festival of Lights -This is always a great Holiday event!
• January 17,2009 - Opry Night and Dance - Hear some great (local) music and dance up a storm!
• March 20-22, 2009 - Thunder on the Colorado - Plan to attend if you are avid motorcycle riders!
• April 16-19, 2009 - Smithville's 52nd Annual Jamboree - Held at Riverbend Park a great family time!

So mark your calendars and come on out. These are all fun events. You can learn more about them, and Smithville at the Chamber website.

Hope to see you there!

Saturday evening my husband and I and another couple went out to Rocky Hill for the evening. It is a great "undiscovered" spot to go for a cold brew and a burger and some tunes on the weekends. Saturday night there was a booking error and TWO bands played, which was awesome! The kitchen was closed as they are renovating, but we could still get an awesome burger from the outside grill. I was a little disappointed that I couldn't get any fried pickles ( they are the bomb!) but the burger really is filling all by itself! The atmosphere is very relaxed. Some people came out with their kids who romped around on the big grassy area outside .

For all of you mountain bike enthusiasts this is an awesome place to ride. For all of you non peddling bike enthusiasts this is a great place to ride to! For the rest of us...... it is just a great place to meet friends and socialize.

Located on FM 153/2104 just outside of Smithville it has lots to offer everyone. See details at http://www.rockyhillranch.net/ Here is a short list of June bands scheduled:

Fri June 6th Larry Wilson & The Boys

Sat June 7th Jo Hell & The Red Roosters

Fri June 13th Still Rockin'Band

Sat Jun 14th The Harry Bodine Band

Fri June 20th Larry Wilson & The Boys

Sat June 21st The Rattlers

Fri June 27th Larry Wilson & The Boys

Sat June 28th Doc & The Medicine an

If you are looking for a lake community to buy a second home for a summer getaway, or if you are looking for a wonderful year round residence with lake privledges consider Indian Lake.

Located about 7 miles outside of Smithville Texas this little community has a lot to offer if you enjoy canoeing or kayaking or fishing or just the beauty that a lake community offers.

Light covenants, and small annual dues keep this area enjoyable for all of it's residents!

The Shipp Lake is not large enough for power boats but perfect for manually powered water craft, and it is wonderful to throw a pole in!

There is a great little community area that has a party pavillion, a bar b que pavillion, picnic tables, play area, and a pool!

For more information on properties that are currently listed and available in Indian Lake please contact me.

Deb Dahlberg-Rowland

Smithville Real Estate Associates

512-743-0516 direct number

or visit my website www.centraltexashomesandland.com