Lake Conroe & Forest Walk

We set off on Sunday morning to get some fresh air and enjoy the local scenery. Lake Conroe is about 30 minutes away in the car and is surrounded by Sam Houston Forest where you can walk the trails for miles.






Before we set off we needed to stock up on water and lunch to keep us going on the walk.

















Here we see some of the damage Hurricane Ike caused.
Many trees were down along the walk.











Having a rest on a tree trunk along the way.





















After about 1 1/2 hours we reached the Lake.

This end of the Lake still belongs to nature. The lower end is surrounded by large houses and water sport activities and isnt quite so peaceful.

Sarah tested the water and decided it was icy cold. I suppose it is January!!!. The air temperature was 75F a beautiful day.

2nd January - The Mason's Walk

Congratulations to Stuart on becoming Master of Lodge Forbes 67.
Over a hundred Mason's gathered in the Square at Rosehearty for the annual Mason's Walk. It was one of the mildest January days the walk has had for a very long time.

After Stuart's installation as Master he held a party for family and friends and as you can see a good time was held by all.

Christmas and Hogmany

The New Year celebrations were held at Robert &
Linda's with family and friends. It was great to be
back in Rosehearty to celebrate the festive season.



There seems to be a cow girl
in the midst. I wonder where
she came from?

The 'host' at the bar making sure everyone had a full glass.

Mark, Stephanie & Jennifer

with the 'cow girl'.

We were so busy on Christmas morning that we all forgot to take pictures. Here is Sarah surrounded by her presents and below

the furry member of the family opening his presents.