Category Archives: austin

the really good long day, part 1

Posted on March 17, 2013 by is there any more pie?

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

Posted on March 16, 2013 by is there any more pie?

Which pair would you try on????

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an emmy lou afternoon

Posted on March 16, 2013 by is there any more pie?

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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blizzard, tacos and ikea part 3

Posted on February 19, 2013 by is there any more pie?

Blizzard: Banjo Man and Mom continued to wait for a plow and electricity. Both arrived by Sunday night. Mom would stay with Banjo Man for a few more days, until her walk was shoveled later on in the week. Tacos: … Continue reading →

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blizzard, tacos and ikea, part 2

Posted on February 15, 2013 by is there any more pie?

I apologize for having kept you waiting. I have some great storm pics taken by daughter Nancy, but I’ve had no luck transferring them to the blog. Darn. I kept hoping that if I tried enough times, something would work. … Continue reading →

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blizzard, austin and ikea, part 1

Posted on February 11, 2013 by is there any more pie?

I have so much to say.   Too much, actually.  I haven’t blogged because I don’t know where to start.  Storm?  Grandson?  Tacos?  What do you want to hear about? I am in Austin.  I left Rhode Island early Thursday morning, … Continue reading →

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need a hug

Posted on February 6, 2013 by is there any more pie?

I couldn’t wait another month to get a “Grandma hug”, so yesterday Banjo Man suggested I get on a plane and head to Texas asap.  Because this little guy is waiting for me. Thank you, Southwest, for some great travel … Continue reading →

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love this cd by Golden Triangle

Posted on November 9, 2012 by is there any more pie?

To listen to samples and/or purchase this cd, click here. Cougar Creek Band Members, this one’s for you!  I’m waiting for Will to report in with details of the cd release party at the Saxon last night. 

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the last sunday night in austin

Posted on November 5, 2012 by is there any more pie?

The 7:40 pm show at the Alamo Drafthouse: Every Sunday night, 10:30 pm at the Continental Club: We’re heading home today. This is what’s waiting for us. We’re so lucky this huge pine tree (or other downed pines) didn’t land … Continue reading →

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date night at the saxon pub

Posted on November 1, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man’s favorite musician is  blues man Johnny NIcholas. Wednesday night’s Happy Hour at the Saxon Pub in Austin = Johnny Nicholas and his band, Hellbent.  Or were they the Hellbenders? I will look it up tomorrow and let you know. … Continue reading →

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