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Is Guess AI Doesn’t Know That It’s Not A Novel

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“The Angora Chronicles” is a fantasy novel that takes readers on an exciting journey through a magical world filled with adventure and mystery. The story follows a group of young heroes who embark on a quest to save their kingdom from an ancient evil. The book is known for its richly imagined world-building, where fantastical creatures, enchanting landscapes, and powerful magic coexist. The author’s vivid descriptions bring the setting to life, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the story. The characters in “The Angora Chronicles” are diverse and well-developed, each with their own unique personalities and motivations. As they face … Continue reading Is Guess AI Doesn’t Know That It’s Not A Novel

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A Little Digging Pays Off

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This post is about the name I found on my Paternal Great Grandparents (Moses and Judy Maybelle Linebarger) Marriage License. I was curious about who the Minister was that married them. The spelling of the name was hard to make out. Trying several different spellings I finally went to the Burnet Co. History Book – Vol. 1 and found the name Bro. Rucker. Seeing that he had been at a church, Hale Spring Baptist Church which was located up Hamilton Creek, I decided this may be the man I was looking for. But it didn’t give a first name or … Continue reading A Little Digging Pays Off

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The Cowboys’ Turtle Association

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“The things we don’t know!!” In premise, the Rodeo Association of America (RAA) was a great idea. Its formation in 1929 brought about a standard set of rules, allowing for world champions to be recognized in bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding, steer roping, calf roping, bulldogging, team roping, and even wild cow milking. What the RAA lacked, however, was representation. Made up entirely of rodeo committees and producers, the RAA had its members’ best interests at heart, not necessarily the contestants’. This came to a head in October 1936, when Hugh Bennett, a world champion steer wrestler and top … Continue reading The Cowboys’ Turtle Association

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The Felps Trailer Company Johnson City, Texas

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By the time the early 80s rolled around, Madeline and I had a house full of young-uns, which translated into the need for a Suburban. She was always wanting to haul something that wouldn’t fit in there with all the boys. So I did what any good husband would do, I bought her a new 16’ tandem axle Felps utility trailer for her birthday one year. Dang that was the best pulling trailer I can ever remember having. Dick Laymon on Manchaca Road sold them back then. There was a rule for that trailer. If I pulled it, it had … Continue reading The Felps Trailer Company Johnson City, Texas

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Falstaff Beer and My Uncle Oscar (Ott)

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This first photo makes me think about my mother’s oldest brother, Oscar Leland Boultinghouse.He was a fiddle player, that played around the Central Texas Area in many of the dance halls and was known as Oscar “Falstaff” Boultinghouse. I always supposed it was due to a beer company sponsorship, which was a popular thing back in the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s.For many years, perhaps to the end, he had a special affinity to Falstaff Beer, his brand of choice. Continue reading Falstaff Beer and My Uncle Oscar (Ott)

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Nonie’s Magic Cookie Jar

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I’m not sure how she did it, but I never remember walking in her house that her cookie jar wasn’t full of Ice Box Cookies. It surely wasn’t full when Kenny and I left. But whenever we’d show up the next time it was magically full once again. I can’t even imagine how many of those cookies she baked in her 88 years of life, but it was tens of thousands I bet. She always used pecans, but I bet finely chopped walnuts would be good. Continue reading Nonie’s Magic Cookie Jar

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The Miracle of the Internet, Facebook and The Angora Chronicles

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During the few years since the birth of The Angora Chronicles on Facebook we have uncovered several facts that may otherwise never been unearthed. One day while discussing a doctor that played a huge part in the lives of many of us from Marble Falls, I told of this doctor delivering me on August 22, 1952. Dr. Alonzo Church Wood III delivered and cared for many citizens of Burnet County prior to his deciding to move on in the spring of 1968, determined by a letter I found in papers left behind by my Grandmother, Leona. It help us to … Continue reading The Miracle of the Internet, Facebook and The Angora Chronicles

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John Kemper’s Corvette

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Don’t remember if it was our Junior or Senior year of high school but John Kemper bought a “59” Corvette. He decided it needed a new paint job. A Pearl White was the color was selected. A very difficult 2 part epoxy paint was used. He made arraignments to use the old building at Main and 2nd (currently a Title Co) as a makeshift paint shop. With nothing other than a bunch of teenagers (about a 1/2 dozen of us) the car was stripped down, sanded and painted in a very dimly lighted room. I had painted a few cars … Continue reading John Kemper’s Corvette

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The Andice BBQ(As told by Kenny Lewis)

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THIS IS A STORY I’VE STARTED TO TELL SEVERAL TIMES, BUT REALLY THOUGHT KENNY COULD DO MORE JUSTICE TO IT SINCE HE WAS THERE. It has been noted previously that Cec was one of the toughest men I ever knew. He had a threshold for pain like no other. In the winter of 1986 it was predicted to fall below freezing and stay that way for several days. I had just built a new house between Georgetown and Andice. I suggested to he and mom that they close everything up at Smithwick and come stay with us for a few … Continue reading The Andice BBQ(As told by Kenny Lewis)