Tejas Chapter
Annual Bluebonnet Drive

Saturday, April 12, 2014
Planned by Mike Sevel
Mark your calendars for our annual Texas Bluebonnet Drive! This cruise will take us through the famous Willow City Loop, home to fantastic vistas thanks to its unique geology and of course, the lovely Texas Bluebonnet flower. And nearby Fredericksburg, where we will have lunch, is a step into Texas' German history. This is one of our most popular events, don't miss out!
9:00am - Meet at the "Y" in Oakhill (US 290 and SH 71), in the parking lot in front of Gatti's;
(get directions)

Driver meeting at 9:15am;

Take off driving at 9:30am.

Coffee and bathrooms are available at several locations nearby.

Then take a nice drive on hill country back roads to Johnson City for a coffee/bathroom break.

From there we will turn northwest, bound for the Willow City Loop.
Willow City Loop is 13 miles of country road winding its way through some of the oldest and most unique geology in central Texas. This spectacular, rugged terrain is awe-inspiring any time of the year and gorgeous during wildflower season.
The two-lane road winds through canyons carved by picturesque Coal Creek, and over hill tops where the views are stunning. In wildflower season (March - April), the hillsides and low-lying meadows are ablaze with the colors of a multitude of wildflower varieties. Mesquite, pecan, and live oak trees thrive, and there is an abundance of wildlife. All land along the Loop is privately owned.
After the Loop we'll make our way to the historic city of Fredericksburg, arriving around 12:15, where lunch will await us at Andy's Steak & Seafood Grille. Particularly known for having the best chicken-fried steak around, Andy's prepares all of their entrees, sauces, vegetables, salads, and desserts on-site from scratch! Every piece of beef, chicken, and pork is hand-cut right in their restaurant, and Andy's will have a menu just for us featuring some of their most popular specialties. The cost for lunch will be $15.
The event will conclude with lunch, leaving you free to walk along its historic E Main St (aka 290, a few blocks north on S Washington St from Andy's) and browse its wide variety of shops. Less than 2 miles east on 290 from there's also the Texas Rock Art Company, which features all manner of custom engraved rocks. Just under 8 miles east on 290 you will find the Texas Wildseed Farms, which has enormous wildflower fields in bloom from March through October. Or head 2.5 miles southwest from Andy's to visit Street Dreams, a classic and muscle car dealer with a spacious showroom featuring all manner of vehicles going back to the 1930s!
If you have a two-way radio, bring it. They enhance the enjoyment of the drive!

Who attended

Name
 Year Model People
Name
 Year Model People
Mustafa Albayaty 1990 325 2 Herb Looney 2006 M3 1
Chris Alexander 2001 Slk320 1 Vishal Maharaj 2009 335i 2
Payton Aldridge 2007 650 2 David & Margie Mann 1998 Z3 2
Alberto Arroyo 1988 M3 3 Jair Martinez 2004 M3 2
Joaquin Aviles 2012 135i 2 Jonathan Martin 2012 128i 1
Michael Barrera 1997 M3 1 Glenn & Sandy McConnell 2001 Z3 2
John Batterton 1998 M Rdstr 1 Dan & Sandy McLaughlin 2005 330i 2
Jim Bolling 2011 328 1 Kenneth Meyer 2007 335i 2
Lawrence Bong 2006 M3 1 Preston & Marisha Moebius 1987 325iC 2
Scott Bowman 2011 1M 2 Brad Mitchell 2001 M Rdstr 1
Daniel Briggs 1989 235iC 2 Jeff & Lisa Moore 2007 Z4 2
Billy Bronikowski 2013 X3 2 David Nhan 2012 135i 2
Tom & Helen Brown 1995 325iC 2 Carl Nybro 2010 328i 4
Josh Butts 2006 M Rdstr 2 Tonbra Ogbuzulu 1995 540i 2
Linda Cavazos 2011 135i 1 A.J. Ostrander 2011 M3 1
Robert Chandler 2011 M3 2 Craig Pearson 2003 Z4 2
Jonna Clark 2011 M3 1 Sergei Pokrovsky 2011 335i 2
Ann Cleator 2013 328 1 John Price 2006 330Ci 2
Jordan Cole 1996 M3 2 Cory Ramos 1980 635CSi 3
Linda Cook 2006 M Rdstr 2 Paul Sadler 1984 325e 2
Marco & Mary Beth Cordon 2007 Z4 2 Lazarus Salinas 2008 135i 2
Tom & Gay Dawson 2010 Z4 2 Konstantin Samsonov 1997 Z3 2
MIchael Dobbins 2006 M3 2 Mike & Jean Sevel 2008 328i 2
Les Doncaster 2014 535i 2 Steven Shakir 2003 325Ci 2
Wayne Eltringham 1969 1600 1 Jayk Smith 2001 M3 2
Tina Evans 1984 944 1 Will Stover 2003 M3 2
Rez Ferguson 2013 320i 2 Richard Trevino 2010 328i 2
Andrew Flores ? ? 2 Daniel Vu 2010 Z4 2
Bob Heimann 2010 Z4 2 Brandon Webb 2004 530i 2
Zaquan Henry 2000 323i 2 Shane Weinstock 2008 M Cpe 1
Randall & Christine Howell 2008 328iC 2 Jay & Starr West 2011 135i 2
John Hughan 2011 M3 2 Roger Williams 2000 M Rdstr 1
Mike Keung 2012 328i 1 Don & Susan Yule 1998 M Rdstr 2
        Total 66 119