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A Fast Trip South

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I find myself in an awkward situation this morning. I’m writing a book currently that is based on friendships and what friends mean to us in life. I haven’t mentioned this to anyone except those within my tight family circle. I just came up with the idea a few days ago. It will be wrapped around several stories I’ve previously had on The Angora Chronicles and a few other thought’s that I have on the subject. Enough of this. Now on to my dilemma. I have a friend that would be very much a part of the book, because he … Continue reading A Fast Trip South

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My Tribute To Steve Latta

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You Just Never Know How And Friendship May Get Started. This Story Is About A Feller That I Learn To Like, Against All Odds. You Ever Had A Feller Wanting Argue, And He Really Didn’t Have A Clue About The Subject At Hand? I’m not trying to pick on Steve Latta, but using this as an opportunity to show that you can actually have a bruh-haha on Facebook on live to see another day. My post about staking out a dog by cattle guards brought the crazies out. I wasn’t giving my opinion about the practice. I simply stated what … Continue reading My Tribute To Steve Latta

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The Need To Reconnect

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Original writing of this was on May 22, 2019 Once again we face the reality of life and what comes afterwards. The life of our friend Larry Jackson ended this afternoon as he battled a number of serious health issues. I stood by his bedside as he took his last breath. I had a Columbarium plaque made for him that I thought fitting. A LITTLE HISTORY ABOUT OUR RELATIONSHIP. I guess I probably first met Larry some 50 or so years ago, lost touch for several decades and then reconnected here on Facebook about 10 years ago. It wasn’t always … Continue reading The Need To Reconnect

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A Story of New Life, of Love and Happiness – The Welcoming of Our First Great Granddaughter

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Nathan and Jordan we are all so happy for you both. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ In a time long ago, a family was blessed,With a precious son, our hearts truly impressed.Madeline and Ronnie, filled with love and delight,Welcomed Michael, a joy that shone so bright 1977 marked the year of his birth,Bringing happiness and laughter to this Earth And after 22 years had passed,Nathan, the first son, arrived at last Nathan, the firstborn, with a heart so pure,Embarked on a journey, his love secure. Then with Jordan by his side, soulmates they became,And last night, a blessing, a child to proclaim. On May … Continue reading A Story of New Life, of Love and Happiness – The Welcoming of Our First Great Granddaughter

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Old Granite School Fundraiser Campaign

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Please look at the need that is outlined below and help as much as you can. It is tax deductible. If you have any questions, please feel free to raise them. The museum is such a wonderful place and holds so many memories for anyone that is connected to the Old Granite Building. Below is a link that will allow you to donate to the cause. However if you are giving a sizable amount, a check hand delivered or mailed will allow for more funding to go to the cause without fees being added on. https://givebutter.com/fallsmuseum Continue reading Old Granite School Fundraiser Campaign

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Ronald “Ronnie” Gene Lewis – Sophomore Class Favorite

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Marble Falls High School – 1967/1968 I had no idea what the quote below the photo meant, so I looked it up. Here is the full poem. Now, I still don’t know what it means, but I never did really understand poetry. https://www.facebook.com/groups/729839877052650/permalink/773138669389437/ Continue reading Ronald “Ronnie” Gene Lewis – Sophomore Class Favorite

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Kow Bell Arena

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Mansfield, Texas For 45 years (1959-2004) the Kow Bell was the place to go for an indoor rodeo. There was something going on there almost every night. When in the early 1990s we were living in Waxahachie our 2 older sons, Matt & Mike rode for the high school rodeo club there. They participated all around north Texas against other young fellows riding rough stock. Matt rode bulls, while Mike rode bareback horses. For practice they would go to Kow Bell and for $10 they and several of their buddies would ride on certain nights. It is a place of … Continue reading Kow Bell Arena

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The Texas Prison Rodeo

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The Texas Prison Rodeo At Huntsville was a favorite of many from 1931 until 1986 when it was discontinued. A good article by Jesse Sublett – April 2012 for Texas Monthly Magazine Prison Rodeo Gone, but Not Forgotten Another piece of Texas history was razed in mid-January when bulldozers unceremoniously demolished the prison rodeo arena in Huntsville, but the memory of the event rides on. With barely a peep from preservationists, another piece of Texas history was razed in mid-January as bulldozers unceremoniously demolished the prison rodeo arena in Huntsville. The brick-and-concrete building, which hadn’t held a prison rodeo since … Continue reading The Texas Prison Rodeo

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Hall Level Manufacturing Company and D & H Foundry

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For many years there were a couple of businesses in East Austin, around 3rd and Comal St. Hall Level made carpentry levels of different varieties and sizes. I’m not certain what other products they produced. Information is fairly limited. Doing a Google search, it appears that they may still be a corporation but I haven’t located an address for them. Across 3rd St from Hall Level, to the north, was D & H Foundry. They made castings of all types, but perhaps their primary business was casting the aluminum levels and other parts for Hall Level. I’m almost certain there … Continue reading Hall Level Manufacturing Company and D & H Foundry

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2J’s

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The talk in Austin always seems to make its way to 2J’s. Ok, I did a little digging and found out where the name 2J’s came from. Here goes: There was a Methodist Minister that came to Austin, became an Executive Assistant to Texas Governor James V Allred back in the 30s. His name was Patrick Moreland. He later got in the restaurant business, opening 2J’s.He had 2 very good friends, Jim Collins & Jim Hasslocker, so he named it after them,the first initial of each ones given name. Couple of other facts. Jim Hasslocker was the owner and namesake … Continue reading 2J’s