DRHS PROM 2012. PART 2.

Yes, unfortunately for those who aren't interested...there is a Prom Part 2 Blog.

I had Gene submit my name to volunteer to help doing anything to put the prom together...nobody called me. Why?

The cupcakes looked really yummy!! And we sampled quite a few. They also had sandwiches and fruit kabobs.

Gene w/ 2 assistant principals. He's smiling because he was just offered a new 3 year contract. I wonder how old he'll be when they ask him to retire?

Some students look 15 and some students look 25.

I like the girl in black...she has an attitude. Gene teased her and said she was a "bad girl". She gave it right back back and declared him a "bad teacher".

Seems to be alot of blue. This is in the lounge area.

Hi there. We are good looking.

This girl did NOT want her picture taken.

These ladies were working the table where students voted for Prom King-n-Queen.

Hi there. We are not wearing blue.

These are 3 coaches from the high school who were quite a hit at the dance. They are holding flashlights that they ran around shining in dark corners. They had a few "dance offs" w/ the kids and got lots of applause. They were definitely the silliest chaperones.

Hmmmm...should my text color here be blue? Or pink?

Cool kids....and she had GREAT, odd shoes.

We are young and pretty and you are not.

The girl in the  middle decided to pose after all instead of covering her face.

Another cumbia. There were quite a few dances that lasted forever it seemed like. Some dances were like a punky-pogo style with arms in the air and lots of screaming and fist pumping.

The dance floor got packed after awhile. There were a few attempts of tossing a guy up in the air but the coaches put the nix on that immediately for safety reasons...but they tried it again a couple more times. Gene and I were the oldest people there. We snuck out 40 minutes early.

DEL RIO HS PROM. 2012...PART 1.

Gene has 60 Seniors this year. About half of them were at the Prom. He wanted a picture of everybody.

The decorations were really great this year. I didn't get a picture of the "lounge" they made...it had white couches and these huge fabric columns with lights inside. The table coverings, chair covers and center pieces were really good also...lots of sparkle.

There was every kind of dress imaginable. I always laugh at the long and/or strapless dresses. If their gown was both it was constant tugging on the top to keep it up and folks were constantly stepping on the skirt.

Many of the couples have matching color schemes.

Everybody had a really good time. I was bored after an hour and a half.

This guy forgot to smile.

Gene and 2 of his "knuckleheads". He calls ALL his students knuckleheads...no matter how smart they are.

There were between 300 & 400 kids there and they danced and danced and danced....

Mostly is was a big Cumbia-Fest.

There were a couple of country line dances. The kids know ALL the dances.

A pretty smile.

I liked these girls alot. Some of the students were shy to have their picture taken. I'm sure some ran the other way when they saw Mr. Poole.

Hello, we look 25 years old...and are very attractive.

Happy Seniors. That's Mr. Garza the principal to the left.

These are 2 Science teachers that were greeters at the door. They look SO young...and they are.

Stars on the ceiling & a giant "2012" wrapped in tulle and glitter in the background.

More teachers at the check-in table.

HERE IS WHERE WE ARE MOVING.

It's a small 2 bedrm. 2 bath but I think we will be happy there. Nice neighborhood on a dead end street...so very quiet. No garage, tiny backyard...not so good...but we will adapt.

NEW BRAUNFELS, TX- DINNER & A SHOW.

Had dinner at The Liberty Bistro which is in the basement of  New Braunfels old City Hall...circa 1929. We had a nice little private dining room. Good friends and good fun! Scott, Mike, Janet, Gene and Alisa. Scott & Alisa live in Wimberley and Mike and Janet live in Kyle. Before that we had drinks at McAdoo's Seafood Restaurant which is in an old post office. New Braunfels has lovely old historic buildings. It's like a mini Fredericksburg.

McAdoo's. The inside has many of the post office's original characteristics. It has a pretty courtyard out back.

We said Good Night to our friends (because nobody stays up late anymore..including us) and headed over to the Phoenix Saloon to hear Scott H. Biram...that dirty ol' one man band that we like so much. The Phoenix has alot of history. It was established in 1872 and had beer for 5 cents a mug or 10 cents a schooner. At different times it featured a pen full of deer, an alligator pit and badger fights (ew). There was also a parrot on the porch asking "Have you paid your bill?"...in German.

Scott singing "Whiskey" which always makes a drink of that nasty liquor appear.

Scott's guitars. You can hear him and find out more info at www.scottbiram.com/ He's very talented and loads of fun.

A bullhorn usually features largely in many of Scott's songs. He has to sound like a semi truck driver on the CB ya know.

I think this sign outside the Phoenix is hilarious. As the years have gone on everyone we know shuns South By Southwest Music Festival in Austin.

You can Google Phoenix Saloon in New Braunfels Texas to find out lots more history about the Phoenix...do it...it's really interesting. Look for Willie's Dream...he was Willie Gebhardt and in 1984 invented chili powder...also known as Tampico Dust. He had a cafe in the backroom. The Phoenix was the first saloon to serve ladies but since no self respecting woman would dare enter a bar they had a beer garden on the side of the building and had electric push bells in the trees to summon a waiter to bring e'm some brewski.

A parting shot of Scott playing his guitar and harmonica...he has a bass "foot stomper". A couple of his songs have been featured on T.V....Dog The Bounty Hunter and Sons of Anarchy. He tours the U.S., Canada and Europe and does about 200 shows a year. If you go to his website play the "Open Road" video...my favorite. He's also on wikipedia for more info.

FLOWERS FOR JANE.

I'm pretty proud of this Gardenia I bought last year. It has doubled in size and had over 50 blooms on it.

This is the Cecil Bruner rose that Jane & Michael sent me last year. It is getting big and blooming well. My Mother and Grandmother grew Cecil Bruners. We see you back there Bennie!

These are 2 long stems that recently shot outta the rose bush. We still see you Bennie.

ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL aka EASTER IN AUSTIN.

Somebody smells fried chicken. Three of these dogs are Kay & Jim's- the other two belong to Mitch and Valerie and are frequent guests. The 2 boys with the collars are Blaze and Gus. The girls are Pie, Blossom and their Mother Ripley.

There are small creatures inside this box...namely a Mother Screech Owl is sitting on her eggs. Couldn't get a good picture of the Daddy owl who keeps constant watch from a nearby branch...unless he's out at night catching and then bringing Mama some food. They come every year and raise a family.

Paladin is the King of The Wayward Pony Ranch. He is in his 20's and loves to steal alcoholic drinks of any kind...from Martinis to beer. Do not leave your drink unattended! And don't leave the door open either or you'll find him in the kitchen.

This dog is a movie star and is wanting some sun glasses. It's either Pie or Blossom...I get them mixed up.

Where's Waldo? Another small creature. I need a better zoom on my camera. He was very timid. It's a big, beautiful roadrunner that was going from one side mirror on the truck to the other...pecking at his reflection. It was great entertainment.

This is Lola...and Jim. She belongs to Kay's Mom...Maxine. She is a frequent visitor and guest.

Look at all the pretty show dogs!!!

Mitch rather "hypnotized" Bennie for at least an hour. He was in love! At least it kept him from scratching & biting himself for awhile. I did not stop to take pictures of any wildflowers and that's a crime. Also apologies to our dog Willie and Kay's cat Suki and her pig Nadine for not getting their photos. Thanks for a great time Kay & Jim. We sure had fun as always!!!