As a general rule, I post photos that I have taken. However, my obsession with my sitemeter has led me to Ted Nugent (see photo, left taken from www.tednugent.com). No foolin'. I admit, I was really curious. How could Ted Nugent's site possibly link to mine? I clicked on the link and it told me I had to register. Fine, no problem. I registered. But then I discovered that in order to find out what is in the hunting forum (where the link to my page is located), I have to subscribe. This is very different than registering because it requires a $20 payment. Well, Ted, I'm curious but not that curious. So, if anyone happens to get to my page from Ted Nugent's hunting forum, I am dying to know the context of the link to my page.Thursday, June 28, 2007
Ted Nugent, really?
As a general rule, I post photos that I have taken. However, my obsession with my sitemeter has led me to Ted Nugent (see photo, left taken from www.tednugent.com). No foolin'. I admit, I was really curious. How could Ted Nugent's site possibly link to mine? I clicked on the link and it told me I had to register. Fine, no problem. I registered. But then I discovered that in order to find out what is in the hunting forum (where the link to my page is located), I have to subscribe. This is very different than registering because it requires a $20 payment. Well, Ted, I'm curious but not that curious. So, if anyone happens to get to my page from Ted Nugent's hunting forum, I am dying to know the context of the link to my page.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Mean Eyed Cat
Austin, Texas
That's right. Just like the Johnny Cash song. What else could you do with the old Cute-Rite chainsaw repair shop? Turn it into a funky Johnny Cash tribute bar, of course.
Well, actually some developers really wanted to turn it into condos. And now developers have snatched up all of the land around it and are busily putting up yet another place to buy overpriced things that nobody really needs (or can really afford) and more lofts (we don't have nearly enough of those in Austin). And even though the Mean Eyed Cat has been in business since 2004, the zoning doesn't allow for a bar and they just don't serve enough food to be a considered a restaurant. Well, now they have to face the music and try to get the property rezoned to stay in business. It is a kick ass little dive despite all of the crappy development around it. Of course there is a petition to save the place, and they have had a benefit concert to save the place (this is Austin afterall and we have got to keep it weird). Naturally, the Old West Austin Neighborhood Association is against the zoning change. Why? Because they think if there is one bar near their neighborhood then there will be a million tomorrow. Frankly, I would be more upset by the new development than the cool bar if it were in my neighborhood. Personally, I'm rooting for the Mean Eyed Cat.
For those of you unfamiliar with the song I have included the lyrics for your reading pleasure:
Mean Eyed Cat
by Johnny Cash
I give my woman half my money at the general store I said, "Now buy a little groceries, and don't spend no more." But she gave ten dollars for a ten cent hat And bought some store bought cat food for a mean eyed cat.
When I give her ten more dollars for a one way ticket She was mad as she could be Then I bet ten more that if she ever left She'd come a-crawlin' back to me When I woke up this mornin' and I turned my head There wasn't a cotton pickin' thing on her side of the bed I found a little old note where her head belonged It said, "Dear John, honey, baby, I'm long gone."
When I heard a whistle blowin', and the big wheels a-turnin' I was scared as I could be I put on my overalls and I headed to town Gonna bring her back with me.
I asked the man down at the station if he'd seen her there I told him all about her pretty eyes and long, blonde hair He spit his tobacco, said, "I'll be dad blamed...... I believe I did see her leavin' on the east bound train."
I bought a round trip ticket on the east bound train I was broke as I could be But when I come back, gotta buy another ticket Gotta bring her back with me.
Well, I got off the train somewhere in Arkansas And I worked up the guts to call my Mother-In-Law She said, "I'll tell you where she is, if you act right." "She's workin' four to twelve at Trucker's World tonight."
When I walked in she saw me, and she took off her apron And she grabbed her goin' home hat She bought a ticket with her tips And now we're curled up on the sofa, me and her....and that mean eyed cat
Is that a fact?
Austin, Texas
June 9, 2007
June 9, 2007
I usually see this guy standing on the corner of 38th and Guadalupe on Saturdays. His signs are odd, yet always religious in nature. He usually wears this tie-dyed shirt and a wig. I never have my camera. Except this time I did.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Smithville, Texas, the home of Hope Floats
Smithville, Texas
June 10, 2007
Ironically, when we got home that day Hope Floats was on cable so I decided to watch it and I actually saw this lovely blue bull in the movie. Has this been sitting there in this parking lot all of this time?
June 10, 2007
Ironically, when we got home that day Hope Floats was on cable so I decided to watch it and I actually saw this lovely blue bull in the movie. Has this been sitting there in this parking lot all of this time?
Monday, June 04, 2007
R.O.T. Biker Rally Parade
June 1, 2007:
Every year, thousands of bikers come to Austin for the R.O.T. Biker Rally. One of the highlights is when they ride through Austin for their parade. Here are the pictures I took:
Every year, thousands of bikers come to Austin for the R.O.T. Biker Rally. One of the highlights is when they ride through Austin for their parade. Here are the pictures I took:
And here is the video I shot:
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Memorial Day 2007
I suspect that this Memorial Day will be very memorable for my neighbors. I came home early from my friends' anniversary party and was relaxing on the couch when I heard lots of squealing tires. I heard the car screech around the corner and start down my street. I got up and ran out on the front porch. That's when I heard the crash and screams. I took off running down the street. That's when I saw a guy running down the street and the truck crashed into my neighbors' house. By the time it was over, we had two fire trucks, two ambulances, and five cop cars on our street. The driver was found and arrested. Luckily, the only thing that got hurt was the house.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Where in the world was Pineapple?
May 11, 2007
Look! I'm in New York...
Oh, that's just the other Statue of Liberty in front of the Midland County Courthouse...
"Home" of W
May 10, 2007
Midland, Texas
There is an old saying: Just because a cat has her kittens in the oven, that doesn't make them biscuits. So here is the deal. Baby Boy Bush may have lived in Midland as a child, but he was not born in Texas. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut. He is not and never will be a Texan. That being said, here are pictures I took when I drove past his childhood home.
Midland, Texas
There is an old saying: Just because a cat has her kittens in the oven, that doesn't make them biscuits. So here is the deal. Baby Boy Bush may have lived in Midland as a child, but he was not born in Texas. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut. He is not and never will be a Texan. That being said, here are pictures I took when I drove past his childhood home.
Aren't you excited? 
I guess they are expected big crowds because the parking lot is HUGE!
But if by some chance, that many people wanted to visit at the same time they couldn't all fit inside. I guess they would have to visit the gift shop next door.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Garden City, Texas
May 9, 2007
Garden City, Texas
Garden City, Texas
I bet you are wondering -- "where is the picture of the garden?" Well, Garden City is one of the many towns in Texas with a name that is ironic or perhaps just hopeful. I got to visit two of them in one week (Big Lake and Garden City). While I was there, I bought a lottery ticket and decided that if I hit the jackpot, I would build them a much needed garden. When I asked about the town name, no one had an explanation. However, after a search on google, I discovered that the town was supposed to be named after a store proprieter named Mr. Gardner, but it was misspelled.
This is the Glasscock County courthouse, built in 1910.
This is the old jail (built in 1894).
I don't know what this is, but it was on the courthouse grounds.
This is the new jail and home of the tax assessor's office. Naturally, the sheriff jails people and collects the taxes.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Lake! Big Lake!
May 8, 2007
Big Lake, Texas
Big Lake, Texas
Did Long Duck Dong wreck Grandpa's car here? Probably not. Apparently the Big Lake was drained in 1975.
But because it was raining, I had my own personal big lake in front of my motel. Yeah, me!
And because I take a picture of the courthouse in every county seat I visit, here it is.
This is La Mula, the mexican food restaurant. Yummy!
Too bad, there weren't enough people to keep Poppa Joe in business. Sho-Nuff!
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Rankin, Texas
May 7, 2007
Rankin, Texas
Rankin, Texas
Mmmm, rusty water tower...
This is the courthouse. Exciting!
This used to be a place to eat. Now it is an out of business junk shop that still has a cow on it and a sign that says "eat." When I first saw the cow, I was excited because I found the place I wanted to eat lunch. I was sad to discover the truth. Instead, I ate lunch at La Familia and it was really good. You should eat there if you ever end up in Rankin.
This was the Yates Hotel, home of the Rankin Museum. It is closed like just about everything else in Rankin. Once upon a time, Rankin was a hoppin' little town with the Yates Hotel, a country club, places to eat, and so on. Unfortunately, the economy went South and so did the people.
Here is an odd piece of yard art in front of the former Yates Hotel/Rankin Museum.
And some more yard art next to the building. It makes you wonder what could have been inside the museum...
I'm a lucky pineapple
April 29, 2007
8 Miles East of Columbus, Texas on I-10:
8 Miles East of Columbus, Texas on I-10:
So I am driving down I-10 on my way to Houston when I hit something and the tire blew out. This is what it looked like after we took it off the car:
So here is the scary part. There was something else in the road and this is what made me lose control of the car. This is the point when I did a 180 across two lanes of traffic and ended up facing the wrong direction in the median. Of course, the car did not stop before it hit the fence in the center of the median. Here is the damage:
This was probably one of the scariest things that has ever happened to me. But now that I have had some time, I can recall a couple of things about this that were pretty damn funny. For instance, after the car started spinning out of control, MOTL told me that I should slow down. Gee, thanks! Then, when I called the handy-dandy number on the back of my license for road side assistance I was explaining to the dispatcher where I was and she said I think you are near the wreck that was called in. I told her that I didn't see a wreck and she replied that I was the wreck. Duh!
Disclaimer: Do not try this at home (or on a busy highway).
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Another dumb sign
I was in Houston at the Harris County courthouse when I saw this wonderful sign.
Do you think that they realize that chairs are, in fact, furniture?
Today's lesson is: SHARP!
I have these neighbors that decided to do some landscaping recently. Their choice of ground cover is quite interesting. It is broken glass. I found this interesting on many levels. For one thing, it should make for an interesting gardening experience when they decide that they want to plant things. Sounds like fun to kneel in a big pile of glass and dig around, does it? The other thing that is interesting is that they have a small child. I bet once that kid starts walking, it won’t take long to learn about sharp things. Oh, and the other fun thing is that they decided to fill in the cracks on the sidewalk with broken glass. It is not fun to walk through glass wearing flip-flops. I learned about sharp that day (and to walk on the other side of the street).
Here is a close up of the broken glass.
and a pretty picture of the the future good times they will have gardening.
And the whole picture.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
I want to meet the "Queen of Pies"!
(Click Picture for BIGGER!)
I've never eaten at Home Slice Pizza. But when I do, I hope I get to meet the "Queen of Pies".
National Day of Prayer
It seems like this sign implies that 2 Chronicles 7:14 says: "America, Unite in Prayer." I don't remember The Bible making any direct reference to America. I guess I could be wrong.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
A bridge to nowhere
April 22, 2007:
Outside of Smithville on Highway 71, there is this lovely section of bridge that goes nowhere. You, too, can have one of these lovely bridges that goes nowhere. Oh! To dream!
Outside of Smithville on Highway 71, there is this lovely section of bridge that goes nowhere. You, too, can have one of these lovely bridges that goes nowhere. Oh! To dream!
Monday, April 23, 2007
Bumper Stickers are Fun!
April 5, 2007:
Rockport, Texas
I saw this bumper sticker on my way out of town. I'm guessing that this guy isn't a big fan of cats. I couldn't get a good shot so I followed him to the Whataburger. I was hungry so it worked out. I got a greasy burger and this picture.
Rockport, Texas
I saw this bumper sticker on my way out of town. I'm guessing that this guy isn't a big fan of cats. I couldn't get a good shot so I followed him to the Whataburger. I was hungry so it worked out. I got a greasy burger and this picture.
I love puns
April 4, 2007:
George West, Texas
I really love church signs when they are trying to be funny or clever.
George West, Texas
I really love church signs when they are trying to be funny or clever.
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