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A Memorial Service Service to Celebrate the Life of Jim Palmer

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The service will begin at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 17, 2019. There will be Words said, Jimmy’s favorite songs sang and maybe a few stories told, followed by a pot luck lunch. Please come join us for this Celebration on the Lake. It will be at The Lewis Lakeview Pavillion, 930 County Road 343 A, Marble Falls, Texas. Big Daddy was the happiest when he was surrounded by family. I have it on good authority that Mrs. Palmer will be decked out in her boots and green socks for the memorial service. (Big Jim’s Most Favored Attire On Her) Continue reading A Memorial Service Service to Celebrate the Life of Jim Palmer

The Early Days, Thoughts and Musings5 Comments

A Day Like Today Makes Me Think Back…….

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……to the old chest type coke machines that kept the bottles in a bath of cold water.The drinks were the coldest of any you could find. Sometimes the flavor you wanted would be down the line and you’d have to work to reorganize them into other tracks until you finally slid the bottle along metal rails to the flip gate that was activated when you dropped your money in the slot. It actually took effort to pull hard enough to get them out. (Only people that used this type of coke machine will understand what I’m saying) I think the … Continue reading A Day Like Today Makes Me Think Back…….

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Marble Falls saw a lot of new things happen, but saw an old landmark come down in 1964

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These two very recognizable faces were such a big part of Marble Falls Downtown business in the 60s. Dwayne Michel – White’s Auto and Kenneth McKinney – Famous Department Store. A new meeting place for many of us. Home State Bank found a new home. The Old Factory Building came down. These photos are from this special Highlander Publication Continue reading Marble Falls saw a lot of new things happen, but saw an old landmark come down in 1964

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The Crash (this was originally written Nov. 6, 2016)

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Traveling through Liberty Hill on our way home from our anniversary brunch I am reminded of a story that happened just a couple of weeks before we married in November of “71”. I was working in Burnet and Madeline was living in South Austin with Dixie Lewis and another gal. On Wednesday nights I’d drive to Austin to court her, spend the night and head out early the next morning so as to arrive in Burnet by 7:00 AM. Now when I say I would go court her, it was actually more like picking Madeline and Dixie up and heading … Continue reading The Crash (this was originally written Nov. 6, 2016)

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My Surprise (from Nov. 2014)

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I had a very pleasant surprise this evening. I got a text from a very dedicated employee, Chris Chapman and his wife Jeni. Jeni is the daughter of Madeline’s brother David. Chris has worked for the company almost his entire adult life, just short of 20 years. They had left a box by our back door here in Bertram. When I went out and retrieved and opened it, there were 5 copies of The Angora Chronicles, volume one. It has 67 stories, mostly some of the first stories I submitted. It is so professionally done. When Chris heard about my … Continue reading My Surprise (from Nov. 2014)

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Get Busy And Tell Your Story

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As many of you know The Angora Chronicles got started by several people encouraging me to tell some of the stories of my growing up years. I had about four dozen stories that I’d written several years ago, just mainly as a way to leave something behind for my sons and grandkids, telling them about what life was like in my early years. That only seemed important because it wasn’t likely that anyone else would ever do it for me. Besides if anyone tried, they wouldn’t tell it like it really happened. I’m the only person on earth that knows … Continue reading Get Busy And Tell Your Story

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The Holiday Motel

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My accountant for several years back in the early days was a fellow by the name of GK Worley. He had been employed by HH “Pete” Coffield over in Rockdale for a number of years. There were many good stories that Worley told me from his time there. The following one being typical of those stories. Mr. Coffield had many business venture throughout the years. If he thought he could make money at something he wouldn’t hesitate to jump in. The town of Rockdale needed another motel, so he went to work opening up one on the eastern edge of … Continue reading The Holiday Motel

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Jerry Alfred “Hugo” Baumann Aug. 1, 1944 – July 23, 2019

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A Silver Star, 3 Bronze Stars & Purple Heart Word made it back to Burnet County today that Jerry has passed away. His son and daughter have been located and are making arraignments for his body. Keep them and his friends in your prayers. As details are made available, we will publish it here. Jerry is remembered fondly by many in the Marble Falls community. Prom time 1966 (?) Jerry with the ever beautiful Linda Miller. Jerry was one of the Military Hero’s from Marble Falls and should remembered for that. A granite monument in his honor resides in Johnson … Continue reading Jerry Alfred “Hugo” Baumann Aug. 1, 1944 – July 23, 2019

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A Slight Miscalculation

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We were working in Lakeway laying a wastewater off a really steep hill. This was back in the late 1970’s. I ordered gravel that came all the way from Georgetown. I would place an order for 200 tons, about 10 truckloads, but 2 trucks would show up. The next day the same scenario played out. We were really needing some gravel, if we were ever going to finish that job. I decided I would get that truckers attention so I ordered 1000 tons. I figured that way I may get my 200 tons that I needed. I was a Friday. … Continue reading A Slight Miscalculation

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Just Thinking About Those Out Of The Way Places That We Used To Eat At

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There is really no reason a person would ever pass through Brundage Texas. It’s not on your way to anyplace. It’s stuck out between Carrizo Springs and Dilley. Well I guess if you were an oilfield worker or worked on a South Texas Ranch you may have gone to Brundage. When I was working in South Texas in the 70’s and 80’s different ones would tell me about this steakhouse at Brundage. So I started going there to eat if I was anywhere down in that country. I’d always get there after dark so I couldn’t tell you exactly what … Continue reading Just Thinking About Those Out Of The Way Places That We Used To Eat At