Fun & Safe Living
General Information
Cooking & Coffee
Feel free to cook using the double ovens, microwave, and toaster and the coffee maker.
Kitchen Supplies
The kitchen is stocked with drinking glasses, dishes, pots and pans, and silverware. Trash bags are stored under the sink. The best grocery store in town is the H.E.B. and the best liquor store is Specs.
Dishwashing & Food Disposal
The sink is not equipped with a disposal because the house is on a septic system. Please discard excess food in trash bags and scrape as much food as possible off dishes before putting in the dishwasher.
Laundry
The washer and dryer are off the kitchen.
Trash
Put trash in plastic bags and deposit in the trash cans located in the small side yard. Put the lids on to keep the lake critters from feasting.
Propane Grill
Guests assume risks associated with using the propane grill.
1. Take off the grill cover.
2. Remove the left grill grate to expose the left burner.
3. Turn on the gas at the propane tank inside the cart.
4. Immediately turn the left most grill knob to allow gas to flow into the left burner.
5. Use the lighter wand to light gas at the front of the left burner and replace the grate.
6. Turn on the gas to the adjacent burner using the gas knob. Repeat until all burners are lit.
7. Clean the grill by turning up the burners to high and use the grill brush to scrape off grease and char.
8. When done, turn gas off at the tank and turn the gas knobs to off.
9. Replace grill cover after grill has cooled to the touch.
Notes:
• If searing is desired on the upper rack, turn on gas to center upper burner and monitor closely.
• If you are unable to get the grill to light, there may be a problem so shut off the gas at the tank.
Back Yard Terraces
The three stone terraces in the backyard are necessary for erosion and flood control. No one should climb, jump off, play, or walk along terraces. There are cactus, bushes, and lighting to call attention to terrace edges.
Signs
Signs have been posted to promote the safe enjoyment of the lake house. These signs are located on the handrail light posts, the gate to the lowest terrace, the front left and right of the dock, and channel side of the dock.
Shallow Water/Rock Hazards
No one should ever jump in the water or swim or wade or bring a boat anywhere near the stone bulkhead. The water is shallow and there are large rocks just below the water that are not visible from the shore.
Swimming
Guests that choose so swim in the channel assume all risks, a few of which are:a) boats may not be able to see swimmers; and b) debris such as tree limbs may be in the channel and perhaps not visible from above.
Dock Safety Equipment
To assist persons in the water getting on the dock, a ladder is attached to the dock. Caution -steps may be slippery. A flotation ring on a rope is located next to the ladder and can be thrown to persons in distress.
Stairs & Handrails
The steps from the upper terrace to the lower terrace are made of irregular mortared stone. Be very careful going up or down the stairs and hold onto the handrails.
Boat and Boat Lift
The boat and boat lift are for the exclusive use of the owners. Do not attempt to raise or lower the boat. Do not attempt to get in the boat. Do not swim under the boat. Be careful when casting not to hook the boat.
Boat Tie-Up
If you choose to tie a boat to the dock along the channel, you assume liability for damage to property or persons. Tie your boat securely, use bumpers, use care entering and exiting, and do not impede channel traffic.
Personal Watercraft Lift
Guests that use the personal watercraft lift assume all risk of damage to property or persons. The cradle is raised and lowered by turning the wheel. When not in use, the cradle must be raised above the surface of the water.
Dock Lights
The lights on the dock are turned on by plugging the power cord into the GFCI outlet on the dock. Please unplug the lights when not in use.
The circuit has two GFCI outlets. One GFCI outlet is on the dock and the other GFCI outlet is on the east lower terrace. It may be necessary to reset one or both GFCI outlets. If they do not reset, do not attempt to repair.
If the lights will not come on after resetting the GFCI outlets, the breaker in the garage may have tripped due to high moisture levels or recent rains. If having the light on is essential, contact the owner for assistance.