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Eufi Security Cameras – Amazing audio

Les — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:04:17 +0000

A couple years ago, my son gave us (5) “Eufy” security cameras for Christmas. We contacted an electrician to install them around our home. Bestbuy sells them if we decide to buy more. I have an app on my cell phone so I can view and get notifications from the security cameras.

A couple weeks ago, we discovered a water leak (sprinkler valves) and we fixed it. Or I hoped we did.

Back to the “Eufy” security cameras, they are wireless, and we pay no monthly service fees. Besides being security cameras, they have “amazing audio” features.

This past Christmas, we were spending Christmas day with my wife’s family in Mexico. I was getting notifications when someone was near our home. From one of my cameras near the front of our home, I could hear a dog barking (our dogs were with us) and I could hear “running water.” The sound of running water was very clear. I almost had a “melt-down.” My worst fear, we did not fix the water leak!”

We came home the next afternoon, and immediately I checked if the sprinkler valves were leaking again, they were not leaking. The neighbors told me it rained in our neighborhood on Christmas day. I was very happy the “running water” sound was rain, not a water leak.

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Senior Discounts in San Antonio

Les — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:59:44 +0000

Maybe you knew that the nearby department store had a discount day for seniors, but we’ll bet you didn’t know just how many businesses in San Antonio offer senior discounts!

Take advantage of these amazing deals today and share this list with your family and friends!

Note: many of the national chains offer discounts at all their locations, so be sure to ask if you are going out of town!

‍Did you know that H-E-B offers a senior discount of 10% off on the first Wednesday of every month, it is best to ask your local store if they participate.

Restaurants

Chick-fil-a: Free small drink or coffee with purchase or a 10% discount (Age 50+)
Chili’s: Save 10% (Age 55+)
Denny’s: Special senior menu items with discounts (Age 55+)
Dunkin Donuts: Free donut with the purchase of any large or extra-large beverage (AARP)
Golden Corral: Save 10% (Age 55+)
IHOP: Special senior menu items with discounts (Age 55+)
Luby’s: Save 20% or special senior price (Age 50+)
McDonald’s: Drink discounts for seniors
Papa John’s: Save 25% (AARP and 55+)
Schlotsky’s Deli: Save 10% (Age 60+, may vary by each location)
Steak ‘n Shake: Save 10% every Monday & Tuesday (Age 50+)

‍Attractions & Recreation

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: Special ticket prices: $9.00 for regular shows and $13.00 for 3-D (Age 60+)
AMC Theaters: Save 30% and most locations offer discounts of up to 60% off the regular adult admission price on Tuesdays (Age 60+).
The Playhouse Theater: Save $7 on individual ticket price (Age 60+)
Salvation Army Thrift Stores: 25% Off on Wednesdays (Age 55+)
San Antonio Symphony: Save 50% on regular ticket prices (Age 65+)
San Antonio Zoo: Save 10% on membership (Age 62+)
SeaWorld of San Antonio: $8 discount on a one-day admission ticket
YMCA of San Antonio: Call regional locations for specific prices (Age 62+).

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Hotels

Courtyard Marriott Riverwalk: Save 15% (AARP)
Courtyard Marriott San Antonio Airport: Save 15% (AARP)
Courtyard Marriott by San Antonio Medical Center: Save 15% (AARP)
Fairmount Hotel San Antonio: Save 10% (AARP)
La Cantera Hill Country Resort: Save 10% (Age 55+)
Marriott San Antonio Rivercenter: Save 15% (AARP)
Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk: Save 15% (AARP)
Residence Inn by Marriott by San Antonio Airport: Save 14% (AARP)
Riverwalk Vista: Save 10%

‍Hopefully you can enjoy some serious savings from these San Antonio establishments.

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Holiday Stroll Along the River Walk

Les — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:54:35 +0000

Watch this beautiful video of the River Walk by Tim Stewart

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Oak Hollow Park, San Antonio – Why we love living here

Les — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:57:13 +0000

We moved into the Oak Hollow Park neighborhood in 2005, the week after Hurricane “Katrina” passed through Texas.

Katrina caused devastation throughout several states and parts of Texas, but none in San Antonio.

It seems like there is a protective “bubble” over San Antonio, especially in northeast San Antonio, where Oak Hollow Park is located.

We relocated from California and we enjoy the “southern hospitality” and much less traffic in San Antonio, Texas.

The Oak Hollow Park neighborhood does have a 6 foot high brick wall along the main streets but is not a gated community.

Oak Hollow Park does not have any mandatory HOA rules.

Oak Hollow Park was constructed by the builder “Sitterle Homes” in the fall of 1981.

Oak Hollow park consists of 296 homes, featuring mature majestic oak trees. Our family neighborhood features mid-sized homes, that are reasonably priced.

Our neighborhood is adjacent to the intersection of Thousand Oaks and Jones Maltsberger.

Oak Hollow Park is located about 5 miles north of the San Antonio International Airport.

If you are relocating and are looking for a peaceful family neighbood in San Antonio, I bet you’ll love living in Oak Hollow Park as much as we do.

– Les Earls – 2024

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Coffee & Donuts for Grownups

Les — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:06:18 +0000

Neighbors showed up for coffee and donuts with grownups. Plenty of interesting conversations.

Unfortunately, some people left before I remembered to take any pictures.

My daughter Malena baked some cookies and helped me host this event.

We had a few tables around the room, but it seemed like everyone just kept squeezing in with more chairs around the large dining table.

Neighbors brought more cookies and donuts, and I had plenty of coffee brewing.

Many of the neighbors knew each other but it seemed like everyone had a lot of catching up to do. Many neighbors hadn’t talked much since covid started.

Some conversations were pretty funny. I noticed plenty of smiles.

Some neighbors talked about being the original homeowner of their home.

Many have lived in Oak Hollow Park over 30 years.

Everyone agreed that they were comfortable residing in Oak Hollow Park.

Cornhole Board Game

After about an hour of conversation I remember asking the neighbors present if they wanted to toss some beanbags.

They did. And next thing I knew, we had some “ringers” in the house.

In no time at all, the females were consistently tossing the beanbags through the hole-in-the-board like pros.

I didn’t fare so well.

But Walter, after a few practice tosses, was sinking the beanbags just like the ladies. Again, I still didn’t fare so well.

We had fun. We did not decide when we will get together again, but everyone agreed they want to meet again.

I want to especially thank Alicia Pena for all her work helping organize this event.

-Les

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