[basil]

The last time I drove through the parks (Bastrop and Buescher), the loblollies seemed to be coming along well.

I plan to drive over to Zimmerhanzel’s in Smithville this week or next for Barbecue, and will drive through both parks then, and let you know how they are coming along now.

[deport]

Thanks. I used to travel SH 71 between I-10 and Austin quite a bit and was
in that area after the fire. It leaves an impact when you see and smell the
smoldering ashes and the homes, etc that had been destroyed.