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so sorry

I’m still having technical difficulties here in Texas.  The wifi stream is iffy and my ability to load photos from my computer (via Son #2’s camera) to wordpress is zero.  While I have lots of Austin photos piling up on … Continue reading →

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the last picture show

I think is the last picture from my 10-year old camera. Banjo Man surprised me with it one Christmas so I could take my own pictures at the local animal shelter.  I used to write a weekly pet adoption column … Continue reading →

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the very good long day part 3

You thought I forgot all about the music, didn’t you?  We’re in Austin, it’s the opening day of the music portion of SXSW, so where is the music???? At the Continental Club, of course.  3 PM, no cover charge.  Just … Continue reading →

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the very good long day, part 2

Lockhart, Texas is a cool little town that boasts four bbq joints.  The BBQ Adventurers and I decided to take a little tour before hitting Smitty’s for a second round of ribs. Are these guys waiting for a plane?  Admiring … Continue reading →

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$1000 boots

Poor Banjo Man.  He thoughts these Lucchese boots looked really good on me, until we both saw the price. $999.99 It was fun to pretend I still wanted to buy them.  Seriously?  We’ve spent much less on cars. Time to buy … Continue reading →

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the really good long day, part 1

The day started in Lockhart, a town that calls itself the “BBQ Capital of Texas”. Here are the BBQ Adventurers: They are standing in front of the legendary Kreuz Market, which opens for business at 10:30 AM. We were the second … Continue reading →

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vintage boots on south congress

Which pair would you try on????

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an emmy lou afternoon

I wish it wasn’t midnight so I could tell you all about the “day show” at Waterloo Records. There are times in one’s life where standing in a parking lot, in 86 degree heat, with a purse full of water bottles, … Continue reading →

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show me your sandwich

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i don’t really have a problem

Who could resist these? Really, who?

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