Category Archives: travel

can you hear me now?

Posted on January 10, 2014 by is there any more pie?

I’m glad no one saw us yesterday.   We left Austin about an hour and a half late, due to the fact that the Southwest pilots were lost somewhere. I couldn’t really hear the airport announcements.  The ear infections, remember? … Continue reading →

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flu blues news

Posted on January 4, 2014 by is there any more pie?

I may have the flu.  I may have had the flu since last Saturday, a few days after Christmas. I thought it was just an ear ache and a sore throat.  Allergies.  Austin is famous for allergies.  Everyone says so. … Continue reading →

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on the road again

Posted on November 20, 2013 by is there any more pie?

Guess where I am! Here’s a hint: No? You can’t figure it out? How about this? Yes, I’m back in Texas. But it’s a SECRET!! Mom and I flew down to Austin yesterday and will surprise Son #1 for his … Continue reading →

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party hearty

Posted on October 25, 2013 by is there any more pie?

Birthday = chance to wrestle.

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travel day, ri to texas

Posted on October 24, 2013 by is there any more pie?

A few random thoughts after a solo trip to Texas: A gorgeous young woman, with long flowing red hair and a very tight green sweater, caused a bit of a commotion at the security line.  Her “assets” were substantial, and … Continue reading →

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going-to-town tuesday

Posted on August 13, 2013 by is there any more pie?

It’s Tuesday.  It’s Music Lessons With Doug Day. Just thought you’d like to know that. Dancing Mandolin Player is taking me to a store in town that sells Crocs, those odd plastic shoes that make me think of Holland.  My … Continue reading →

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grandma has landed

Posted on April 3, 2013 by is there any more pie?

I’m home.  And yes, Texas does sometimes feel a little like outer space.  In a good way.

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the very good long day, part 2

Posted on March 20, 2013 by is there any more pie?

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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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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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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