There is Water in the Guadalupe River!

This video was shot on July 22nd, see you can certainly float the Guad! 

Have Fun, Float Safe, Don't Make Waves.  River Rules Below...

    

Tubenbach Will Open Any Day Now at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels

Yes, we have all waited for the new, fantastic ride at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels to open.  Well, you can only find out by following the Schlitterblog or Schlittertweet or this blog, of course . Here is the final update on the Falls prior to opening. 

    See you at the New Braunfels Schlitterbahn - the original - the best Schlitterbahn!

I Love New Braunfels!

Here I am in New Orleans at classes for destination marketing executives and two of my classmates, one from Oklahoma and one from North Carolina, introduced themselves with a testimonial about how they or their families love New Braunfels.

My colleague from Oklahoma enjoyed stories about New Braunfels from her grandmother. Her grandmother loved coming to NB and enjoying the river, food, and especially the people.

Even though it had been 15 years since my North Carolina colleague had visited NB she could recall floating the Guadalupe River, Schlitterbahn, dining at the Gristmill, Gruene Historic District, and Gruene Hall. WOW! That is great recall, we must have made quite an impression.

Lindheimer, Phoenix, Costumes - Action!

Lindheimer (actor) at the Lindheimer Home

We began shooting last week for the much anticipated Cultural Heritage video tour.  This follows the meeting last week to finish up the new Cultural Heritage brochure.

We shot at the Lindheimer mural, then at the Lindheimer home, and at Conservation Plaza.

We also shot at the Phoenix.  

These will be our two pilot videos and we will see how it goes and how the content is received.  You will be able to access online and on any smart phone or pad device.  They will be short, interesting, and informative. 
Lots of folks want to know more about the guy on the mural at Naegelin's Bakery and this project should do it. 

Challenges have included noises from traffic, diesel engines, and motorcycles.

(Actually one charming motorcyclist purposely gunned his engine when he saw us shooting.)

Getting ready to shoot at the Phoenix

Anyway, back to the task at hand.  Our friends at Smiling Eyes in Gruene loaned us period costumes and we are eternally grateful.  The New Braunfels Conservation Society has been more than gracious by providing access to their facilities that make the perfect setting.  The Sophienburg Museum has been gracious with their information and photo archives.  Heritage Plaza ultimately was the best location for the horseback Lindheimer shot.  Thanks so much to the family that came and helped us with their fabulous horses. 

So, if you see us shooting - wave - don't honk.

Respect and Honor

Living in New Braunfels has many great things about it... the best is the people. Today our community lifts up and holds in their hearts the family of Lance Cpl. John Farias. He served us proudly. As my neighbors and friends lined the path for our fallen son, I think of the price of freedom. Freedom rings because of those who willingly provide service above self. Those families that support that path and honor that choice deserve our prayers and respect.

Thank you New Braunfels for still being a patriotic, compassionate, respectful small town.