Autumn Colors

East Texas is dominated with pine trees, which are evergreen. However, those deciduous trees never give up the opportunity performing a color show before they shed their leaves. Slow down you pace and take a look at these magnificent performers in your yard, on the road sides. It's a wonderful world of colors.

Advanture on Sabine River

Right after the school was ended, we took a trip on Sabine River. We put down at the ramp on U.S. Highway 59. However, the ramp was covered with mud and our Mitsubishi Highlander got stuck. Initially, a Vietnam War Veteran came to help. Unfortunately, his truck got stuck as well while trying to pull out our vehicle. Then a young man came to help and broke his tie-down. When we were looking at each other, surprisingly a man showed up offering two chains for assistance. Finally, we got out of the mud and the boys started to cruise on the river. After about one hour, they decided to take a break on the river. When it's time to continue the journey, the 1958 Evinrude boat motor quit working. The boys ended up rowing by hand for the last 3 miles of the 18-mile river trip. Right before it got dark, they landed on the ramp on U.S. Highway 79. Perhaps, the one who got excited most was Robin. In conclusion, we need a new motor.

The Cardinals

A couple of cardinals decided to build their house in our yard. The nest is located on the frame covered with honey suckle. Both of the adults are good parents. The mother stayed close to their babies while the father rushed back and forth for feeding the youths. Within weeks, the youths have grown big enough to explorer the world. Hopefully they will always be around.

The New Neighbor

Yanli is our new neighbor. He and his family moved to our next door in March 2009. The family is originally from China. They are nice, friendly, and hard working. We are blessed having them as our neighbor.

No Rush for Food

Growing up in Taiwan, we were told never approaching a dog when it is eating something. It implies that all dogs are mean. However, we try to teach Robin his table manner since his first day joining the family. It seems the discipline is still working. In deed, we are proud of him, at least the way he waits for food.

A Weekend of April

On Saturday, April 4, The University of Texas at Austin hosted the annual Forty Acres Fest. The activities include all day performances by university student organizations. The pictures were taken in front of the Tower, which features a broad view of the Austin downtown area and the state capitol. The next day, there is a spring exhibition football game at the Texas stadium. It is one of the rare days where the stadium is open to the public. (Pictures taken with camera phone)

Spring Is Here

It is spring in east Texas. The azalea and peach in our yard are blooming. Nacogdoches is known for not only the Oldest Town in Texas, but its beautiful Azalea Garden on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University.

The location of our house can be found on Google Earth.

Check Water Level

On the Saturday of Spring Break we went on Angelina River for canoeing. It was a 5-mile trip between the put down at FM 3228 and the pick up at Poe, the abandoned railway. The water level was much above normal that made it a pleasant trip.

If you would like to go, check the water level.

Texas WaterWatch
Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service

Below is a map of the route we took. A KML file for Google Earth is available as well.

A Big Day of White Bass

Szu-Chun came home for spring break. We went down to the river together. It turned out to be a big day for white bass. We even broke several hooks and strings. It is time to upgrade our gears for bigger fish.

My Dog Ribon

Fishing on Angelina River

Where to fish?
What to catch?
What to keep?