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Judging from the traffic around town over the weekend the concert in the park was a big hit. There were people everywhere. The weather was perfect – not too hot, not too cold.

What a treat – it actually rained for quite sometime last night. It was a nice gentle summer rain that took place over several hours, kind of unusal for this time of year, but a welcome relief. It’s almost 10 a.m. and it’s only 65 degrees outside. Perfect weather for taking a hike or riding a bike around town.

You know, it simply amazes me at how many people are actually able to ride their bike up Fuller hill. I’ve tried it many time and have only managed to make it to the church parking lot, then I am forced to dismount and walk my bike up the hill. I simply don’t know how they manage it.

Road Work Update

The crews have been working very sporadically but nothing significant has been done. Paving has not begun yet. I plan to call someone tomorrow and see if I can get some facts to post. Crews did such a good job on 108 and were done so quickly, it was amazing. Let’s hope this job is over just as quickly.

Labor Day Weekend

Twain Harte will be bustling with people over the Labor Day Weekend. Be sure to drive safely. Don’t forget breakfast:

It’s been a busy week in Twain Harte, especially now that the heat has let up — at least temporarily. It was a blissful 90° yesterday.

This weekend the town will swell for the 24th Annual Twain Harte Summer Arts & Wine Festival being held July 24-25, in downtown Twain Harte. Folks will enjoy arts and crafts, live entertainment, dancing, wine tasting and food. Want more information? Call (209) 533-3473.

I’ve been adding new pictures to the Twain Harte Times Photo Gallery and plan to add many more in the days and weeks to come. I just love this new blog. So, be sure to check back often.

‘Tis the season, not for Christmas but for door-to-door salesman. Just today a fast talking young man was dropped off in our neighborhood by a large black SUV, with a slick story about a speech contest he was trying to win that would net him a trip to the Caribbean. He tried to enlist our support — and all we had to do was purchase magazines, so he could earn points for his contest. His attitude took a sharp turn when he found out we weren’t buying.

Late last week, I was tempted with a free carpet cleaning — courtesy of Kirby Vacuum Sales — at least that was the claim by the solicitor. I turned him down as well.

The problem is these are not locals, these people are brought up in large vehicles and dropped off. They could just as easily be casing out your home. With home invansions and crime on the upward rise, letting a stranger into your home could end up costing you more than you want to pay for that “free” shampooing.