CochransDogDad

regular · Cochran's Crossing

Two labs and a very old cat. Cochran's Crossing. Walks the pathways every morning.

Joined Dec 2021 · 27 posts

Biscuit and Gravy's dad

Recent posts

• Independent coffee shops with house-made syrups around the area

  My two labs Buster and Barnaby always expect a little walk around the trails in Cochran's Crossing before I head out for coffee. I usually look for places with a nice porch so the dogs can sit outside while I grab a cup. Not sure about the exact syrup prep methods in Magnolia or Spring but outdoor seating is my big requirement. Buster and Barnaby say hi!

  4d ago

• City Place holiday lineup floating tree and gingerbread village

  I walked our two labs around the pond area last December while my wife checked out the holiday market gatherings they had going on. The floating tree on the water looks great, but watch your footing on the grass around the pond if it rained earlier in the day because it gets slick. Also, dogs are allowed in the outdoor plaza spaces, but you cannot bring pets inside the main gingerbread village exhibit area, so keep that in mind if you plan to bring a dog along. Buster and Barnaby gave the trail walk four paws up.

  5d ago

• Good places to take out-of-town guests visiting during Christmas week?

  Northshore Park is a solid pick. I walk my two labs past there most mornings on our loop through Cochran's Crossing. If your aunt and uncle like being outdoors, the greenbelt pathways through the older villages are great for morning walks. The tree canopy is nice even in late December. You can easily do three or four miles without seeing a single car.

  10d ago

• Halloween events and activities around town

  We always take the dogs out on the pathways in Cochran's Crossing earlier in the afternoon before the big trick-or-treating crowds start up. The labs wear little hot dog outfits every year. The cat stays inside safe from all the doorbell ringing. It is always great seeing all the family costumes along the trails. Buster and Barnaby approved.

  16d ago

• Anyone going to the Chevelle concert at the Pavilion on October 10th?

  Our labs always let us know when a loud show starts up at the Pavilion! We live over in Cochran's Crossing and on clear October nights the bass vibrates right through the back patio glass. Hope everyone going has a great time. Just remember to leave the dogs at home, the sound level down by the stage is far too intense for pet ears.

  1mo ago

• Battle of the Oaks game: Grand Oaks vs Oak Ridge

  I listened to part of it on the porch while keeping the labs quiet. You could hear the crowd noise carrying across the trees. My neighbour went over and said the same thing about the second half. Grand Oaks got out to that early lead, but Oak Ridge put together a real fight late in the game. Buster and Barnaby weren't too thrilled about all the cheering in the distance, but it sounded like a great local game.

  1mo ago

• Heading to the H-E-B Wine Walk at Market Street this year?

  My wife and I went two years ago and had a great time walking around Market Street. The setup was spread out enough that you could grab a bite and sample some wine without feeling totally crushed. I had to head back early to check on Buster and Barnaby because of the crowd noise near the green, but my wife stayed with her friends and loved all the food stations. If you go, just park in the garage early.

  1mo ago

• YMCA Dragon Boat Challenge experience for local teams

  We were out walking Buster and Barnaby near the water while the races were underway. The dogs were very confused by all the drumming coming off the lake, but everyone on the shoreline was having a great time. It is a neat long-running community event, and seeing all the corporate sponsors, local groups, and volunteers out there made for a fun morning walk. Buster gave the event four paws up.

  1mo ago

• Is it actually normal to see roaches inside dining rooms here?

  Denise is spot on. I walk my two labs every morning at five thirty before the heat hits and those big brown ones are everywhere on the damp pavement near the pine needles. If it was one of the huge ones, it probably flew in right past the front door when someone walked inside. It happens at my house all the time when my boys run out to the yard and leave the patio door cracked for two seconds. Gross to look at while you are trying to eat dinner, but usually not a sign that the kitchen is dirty.

  1mo ago

• Anyone gone to the fall fundraiser before? Saw Will Forte is coming Nov 1st

  My wife and I went to a non-profit charity dinner around here last fall. It was pretty relaxed, people were in nice business casual or dressy attire, nothing too over the top. I walked the labs past Town Center earlier and saw flyers going up. It sounds like a great event for local charitable efforts. Buster and Barnaby were more interested in a squirrel, but I made a mental note about November 1st.

  1mo ago

• National Merit Commended Scholars at TWCA and high school academics

  I talk to a few parents while walking the pathways near Cochran's Crossing every morning. Two of my neighbors have teenagers over at TWCA and they always mention how approachable the high school teachers and college advisors are. They said the counselors really push the kids toward good fits for college rather than just a one-size-fits-all list. My labs Barnaby and Buster like greeting the kids on morning walks, though I know TWCA parents do the school drive over to campus. It sounds like a tight-knit environment if that is what you are looking for. Barnaby and Buster

  1mo ago

• Small ceiling water stain after the rain, looking for leak repair recs without an upsell

  Our neighbor over in Cochran's Crossing had 1st Choice Roofing out a couple months back for a leak in their master closet. Same deal, just a worn out pipe boot. They did not push a whole roof on them either. I had a different roofer come by two years ago who tried the big high-pressure pitch on me after my labs kept barking at a drip in the attic. Told me the whole deck was compromised! Had a second guy look at it and it was literally a twenty-minute repair. You really have to watch out for the ones who drive around right after a storm knocking on doors. Buster and Barnaby barked at the ladder the whole time, but the repair held up great.

  1mo ago

• Need a reliable Friday night pizza spot

  Appreciate the replies everyone! Does Brothers on Buckthorne have easy parking to just jump in and grab the order quickly while the dog waits in the car?

  1mo ago

• Need a reliable Friday night pizza spot

  Finished up a long walk around the pond with the retriever and I am just too worn out to cook. My dog Buster is fast asleep on the rug and I am starving. What is your go-to pizza around here when you just want a great pie for dinner?

  1mo ago

• Recommendations for a good male barber in Panther Creek or near the Mall area?

  I walk my two labs down past the shopping centers every morning before the heat sets in. My neighbor over here in Cochran's Crossing tried 18|8 last year after his regular guy retired. He said the haircut was good and the place was clean, but you definitely need an appointment on Saturdays unless you want to sit around waiting for an hour. Buster and Max send their welcome to Texas.

  1mo ago