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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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boots, boys and barbeque

We’re in Texas, but due to computer difficulties (online access is iffy) I can’t tell you  much about it.  I’ve taken some cool pictures, but you’ll have to take my word for it. I bought some cool boots, but you’ll … Continue reading

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stalled

This time I didn’t get out of Rhode Island soon enough.  I was lucky to miss Sandy in October and Nemo in February, but this latest storm?  We’re waiting this one out at home, having delayed our trip to Texas … Continue reading

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the sound of music

Recently purchased in a consignment store: This stack of accordion sheet music will be heading west in June.

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impossible to resist

I cannot–CANNOT–resist an odd-shaped baking pan.  My good buddy (Writer Pat) sent me an email with a link to a cowboy boot baking pan for sale on ebay. I’m on it.   I’m the highest bidder.   The auction ends later today. … Continue reading

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