Category Archives: just for fun

fillin’ in time, fillin’ in pots

Posted on June 1, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Story Man likes to drive me around the neighborhoods so I can see interesting “Keep Austin Weird” houses and landscapes.  So during my last visit (Saturday = John Prine, Sunday = Strange Brew & family, Monday = shopping in Georgetown, … Continue reading →

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bachelorette time!

Posted on May 30, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Yes, it’s that time of year again!  The Bachelorette has begun another season!  I started watching while in Austin–with my trusty notepad in my lap as the guys exited the limo–and will catch the rest of the shows while on the … Continue reading →

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when in austin, eat beef

Posted on May 29, 2015 by is there any more pie?

After our tour of the Wildflower Center, we zipped across town to Waterloo Records to pick up a few must-have cd’s. Then we were off to Black’s, where Story Man works “the pit” cooking briskets and ribs and various other Texas … Continue reading →

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shopping in georgetown

Posted on May 27, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Last Monday my daughter-in-law took DMP and I to a town north of Round Rock.  Georgetown is one of those beautiful little Texas towns with its downtown built around a center square and a courthouse plopped in the middle of … Continue reading →

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bluegrass music jewels

Posted on May 25, 2015 by is there any more pie?

My daughter-in-law presented DMP and I with Mother’s Day gifts!  Here’s mine, which looks exactly like my dobro!  Dancing Mandolin Player received a necklace with a you-know-what on it. We love them. Thank you, Amber, for thinking of us Idaho … Continue reading →

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sarge is in charge

Posted on May 4, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Sarge took good care of us yesterday, as you can see.  Banjo Man decided to take advantage of Sarge’s muscles and Southwest  Airlines free baggage policy and bring out some “important” summer things ahead of time. I think the new … Continue reading →

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how long has it been?

Posted on April 29, 2015 by is there any more pie?

We are packing, getting ready for 12 days of northwest sunshine and mountain views! How long has it been???  200 days, that’s how long! I love this song.  Anyone want to play it with me next week?

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lunch in georgetown

Posted on April 24, 2015 by is there any more pie?

If you are hungry and you are in Georgetown, Texas and your daughter-in-law suggests eating here, you make haste to this restaurant and plan on having the chocolate cream pie for dessert. Just sayin’. After we were full of sandwiches … Continue reading →

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old quilts in texas

Posted on April 23, 2015 by is there any more pie?

When we were in Austin last month, my daughter-in-law took me antiquing!  She knows I love it, so we planned a day away from SXSW and “the guys”.  Heading north out of Round Rock, our first stop was Burnet, Texas … Continue reading →

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friends and meatballs

Posted on April 22, 2015 by is there any more pie?

At least once a year we host a dinner for three other couples.  The eight of us take turns, so we’re guaranteed to get together four times a year.  It started after the Scotch Tasting Dinner https://isthereanymorepie.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/the-tasting-dinner-menu/and progressed to other … Continue reading →

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