ser·en·dip·i·ty /ˌserənˈdipədē/ noun noun: serendipity; plural noun: serendipities the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. “a fortunate stroke of serendipity” A “wildly popular” European show (47% of the country’s citizens watch it) is planning a spin-off show and wanted to film the pilot show in the U.S. Southwest….
An Afternoon Out in Georgetown, TX
What to do, What to do on an Afternoon Outing to Georgetown?! When you visit Georgetown, be sure and save a few hours to stroll about ‘The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas’ if you are looking for an afternoon outing in Georgetown TX. Depending on the season and the day, you will find varied…
Where To Buy Organic Food in Georgetown, TX
Many folks are really into organic food these days. Many guests staying at Scurlock Farms ask me where to buy organic food in Georgetown. Luckily, there are several places! Every Saturday morning there is a farmer’s market in the Wolf Ranch shopping center at I35 and Highway 29 (look for all of the tents). Many…
Food and Dining Georgetown TX – Two Thumbs Up!!
Do You Like to Try New Food and Dining Experiences? There are many venues in Georgetown that receive Two Thumbs Up! When in your home territory and your normal routine, do you find yourself opting for the same restaurants, or do you like to venture out and try new experiences? When traveling, do you find…
Spring is Definitely in the Air in Georgetown TX
Is it still bitterly cold where you are and are you anxiously awaiting Spring’s arrival? For real, not on the calendar next week? After the coldest winter in several years and a 60+ hour stretch of below freezing weather, I was telling Dan this was the brownest I remembered seeing the landscape near the end…
The Best Cafe in Georgetown TX
Do you love to have fresh food when you dine out? Love farm-to-table venues? Look no further – The Monument Cafe is the best cafe in Georgetown TX! My brother has lived and traveled all over the world and said The Monument Cafe served the best breakfast he ever had! We love taking our guests…
Antiquing in Georgetown TX
Do you lose yourself as you browse through an antique shop, looking for that special find that you will recognize when you see it? Are you looking for that perfect gift for someone special or for Father’s Day? Come on and discover the many antique shops scattered all around the “Most Beautiful Town Square” in…
Attack of the City Mouse and “Wiley” Coyote
A Funny Mouse Tale: A Canadian family spent three winter months in Indian Bluff at Scurlock Farms through the end of March. I was out working in the garden when Tom and his mom, Pattie, passed by on their way into town for lunch. They stopped to tell me a very funny story about their…
Support Fair Regulation for Texas Short-Term Rentals
Sign the petition Many of you that are reading this will have stayed in a vacation rental home, considered a Short Term Rental, STR. If you have not tried one yet, do and I am sure you will be absolutely amazed! The state policymakers are currently considering legislation to protect everyone’s right to rent their…
Doc Scurlock Black Sheep in Our Family
I assume almost all our families have a black sheep in there somewhere. Doc Scurlock is the black sheep in our family. Who is the black sheep in your family? Doc Scurlock was a colorful character. Josiah Gordon “Doc” Scurlock was born in Alabama January 11, 1849. He studied medicine in New Orleans, and picked…
