Mountain Climbing/15 Months of Touring

What a diverse group we had here this past weekend - you never know who is coming and their stories! That is what is so exciting! From Florida, we had Ron, a mountain climber, but not just any mountain...how about 5 of the world's highest mountains including Mt. Everest! The procedure of climbing these peaks is fascinating. But mountain climbing is not his only interest/ambition. He and his wife, Dianne, have started a non-profit Climb for Cancer Foundation (www.cfc-foundation.org) with June being the "climb" in 50 states with "50 States + 50 Peaks + 1 Goal). What ambitious undertakings they are going for! We all were fascinated with their stories and their goals. His next big climb is just over a year. You can see the climbing on the website.

Ned and Tessa, from The Woodlands, told about their upcoming adventure. Ted is involved by being supportive at home, but Tessa begins a journey of a lifetime June 1st with 3 children, 9, 11, 13 in their 26' RV. No big deal? Oh yes it is. They are going to the Arctic Circle by RV, then all the way down to the Equator in about 11 months' time. Then shipping the RV to Greece and touring Europe, finally flying to China for 1 month where adopted daughter's heritage is. Total time for educational trip? 15 months. Tessa is doing this by herself, but Ned will fly to locations about once a month. We wish them all safe traveling!

Just an ordinary weekend at The Iron Horse Inn. Wow! Come join us!

Judy

Methodist Women Bishops were here!

The Iron Horse Inn B&B was privileged to host 12 Methodist Women Bishops last week for 2 days before their attending the Conference in Ft. Worth, held every 4 years in a different location. Coming from all over the nation, the guests were greeted individually by Methodist ministers from the DFW area at the airport, and escorted to Granbury. Much laughter was heard from this group of Bishops. A time for relaxation and communicating, they went on to meetings galore for a 2-3 week period. It was great getting to know these busy, religious leaders. Now we are switching hats and ready for a large group of Baptists who say they are more fun than the Bishops! I guess what happens in Granbury stays in Granbury! Judy

Welcome to the Iron Horse Inn Blog!!

Hi Everyone!

This is my first blog - and the first for our Inn. I hope you'll enjoy our comments from our weekends, for we do have some fun times. The 18 guests we had this past weekend were absolutely delightful. From a female tae kwan do 5th degree black belt instructor to 4 hilarious ladies from Houston to a couple becoming engaged Friday night, we had great fun at the breakfast table hearing their adventures. A truly warm, cuddly feeling about our special guests. Thanks for coming!

The weather couldn't have been better - the backyard flower garden is absolutely beautiful! Everyone was enjoying the swing and taking in the smells & sights...even the birds loved our pretty weather.

Exciting news for the Inn this week. We are privileged to host 14 Methodist Women Bishops from all over the nation. They are arriving Tuesday and staying until Thursday, then going to the Fort Worth Methodist Conference, held every 4 years. We will have a busy week, but exhilarating! Bishops are the highest level for Methodists; there are only 18 Women Bishops, so we are really thrilled that 14 will be coming. Watch for our next blog on this experience!

Hope you will stay tuned for the next adventure at The Iron Horse Inn.

Judy