We drove down, as arranged, to meet Rick Johnson for our annual deer hunting trip. Hopefully, nothing bad happened to him because he didn't turn up and hasn't answered phone calls. I'll try Thompson and Kyle to check on him when I cool off some...

Anyway, the boys and I took the time and explored the Hill Country. Did you know they have topaz in Mason and there is actually a Texas cut? It wasn't hunting but it was still fun. For meat, unless I get something locally with the bow, I guess I'm calling Rocking H Ranch and buying half a buffalo...

Ben and Noah upstairs at the Inn of the Hills in Kerrville.



The Museum of the Pacific War (aka Nimetz House) in Kerrville (Ben's Photo)



In the Japanese Peace Garden behind the Nemitz House (Photo by Ben)




The Texas Hill Country, the prettiest place on Earth