Upcoming Events

Braai Times - All Welcome

The weather has been great for winter & many have suggested having a braai so lets “Do It!”

Feb 18th @ Bob Eden Park
75% CHANCE OF RAIN PROJECTED FOR SATURDAY

We’ve switch it to Sunday and move it up to 2:00pm

Feb 19th @ Bob Eden Park @ 2:00pm  - SUNDAYS LOOKS GOOD

Located just west of DFW airport on 121, and just east of the intersection of 121 and Mid-Cities Blvd / Cheek Sparga Road from 2.00pm onwards

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March 10th & 11th @ Isle du Bois About and hour north of Dallas (Weather permitting)

With Spring Break is just around the corner we wanted to have a one-night camp out with the family the first weekend of Spring Break.

We’ve found a spot at Lake Ray Roberts, just an hour north of Dallas.
For those that want to stay over the night at Isle du Bois, there are plenty of spots and down the road for those that need the comforts of life is Lantana Lodge, and for those that are one day people then it is an all day event with many activities:

* 130 RV / Camp sites
* Bathrooms & Showers
* Tuck shop
* Walking / biking trails
* Shore & boat Fishing
* Designated swimming area
* Picnic areas

At the Isle du Bois Unit, Wireless internet access (Wi-Fi) is available in some areas of the park for visitors to use.
Please check with the park for details.

Lake Ray Roberts

Lake Ray Roberts - Isle-du-Bois

http://youtube.com/user/TexasParksWildlife#p/c/103/fIeW2R0vhXo

It also has a large beach area

 

To make a reservation call 512-389-8900 or on the internet at http://texas.reserveworld.com.  Only same day reservations can be made directly at the park.

Daily entrance fees (per person)

Adults (13 and up) $5.00
Children (12 & und under) FREE

 

Camping fees (per night, per site)

Water / electric 30 amp (back in) $25.00
Water / electric 50 amp (pull through) $26.00
Tent (hike in) $15.00
Equestrian (overnight camping) $15.00
Group Sites – tent (hike in: 24 people, 6 cars) $30.00
(All campsites limited to 8 people & two vehicles unless otherwise noted)

Other

Group picnic shelter (per day) $75.00
Not included entry fees
Excess vehicle (per vehicle, per day)
Allow more that 2 vehicles per campsite $2.00

Park Regulations

* Public consumption or display of alcoholic beverages is prohibited
* Pets on a leash
* Parks closes at 10 pm except to overnight guests
* Gathering of firewood is prohibited
* Quiet hours are 10 pm to 6 pm

 

 

To prepare for the Braai:

Contact the Pienaar twins and stock up on their I&J boerewors and droewors for the braai or take it home
Call Ivan 682-597-8918 or  Juan 682-597-8926
www.iandjsausage.com

For snacks:

Samoosas to go is a great option for any event. The Kalidas family can make them spicy hot or mellow and mild
Call to place your order call
Mobile 214-578-7717
Home  972-636-8192

Since you in the area:

Get hold of Elize and her ladies of Spa by Divine for a morning beauty treatment or a late afternoon massage
call 817- 656-9916  http://www.spabydivine.com

Go shopping at British Emporium and bring me a crunchy please – they have received new shipments of SA goodies

For tea and dessert:

Home baked goods are always yummy for all to share