[Ed Csoltko]

Gary; I agree with you. If we decide to cruise to the Gristmill River Restaurant in New Braunfels, there are many places to stop for gas, food, and drinks.

My current thoughts, not yet approved by the Austin bunch, are:

Leaving the Origin parking, the trip down to New Braunfels will take us through some nice hill country roads and small towns (Dripping Springs, Wimberly, and San Marcos). I expect that everyone can navigate (via a provided cruise map) on their own pace, stopping for gas and refreshments. I estimate that the one way trip will take one and half to two hours. When we get to New Braunfels, everyone can do what they want. Eat at the Gristmill or other resturants, or visit the tourist shops. The trip back to the Hotel is optional. A straight shot back to Austin via I35, or back track on the original route taken. Dinner can be had at local resturants around the hotel or at the hotel (all optional).

Blake; The Gristmill area parking lot is huge, do you think the Gristmill would block off an area for us?

I'll be reviewing the trip with the Austin members at our January meet. Any other suggestions would be apprciated.