Train in Brackenridge Park
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Beaver mania
We managed to leave Buc-ees without this gem — a beaver neck rest complete with smiling Buc-ee face, paws and a flat tail. The store on I-10 has added a lot of beaverphernalia, including boxers, but no briefs. Mobile post sent by charlotteanne using Utterz. Replies.
The original journalists
petroglyph Originally uploaded by charlotteanne.lucas These petroglyphs were etched on a wall in in a wash at the Valley of Fire in southern Nevada more than 3,000 years ago. There is something thrilling about the fact that I can take a picture of them with my Treo, and in a matter of minutes, upload it…
Beaver redemption
I had a delightful conversation yesterday with Don Wasek, co-owner of Buc-ee’s, and an acknowledged novice blogger. “I am new at this,” he said in an email responding to my complaint that the Buc-ee’s blog had lifted my words. Then he asked if he could call me for some advice. We chatted on the phone…
Buc-ee’s
Buc-ee’s in Luling, Texas is fast becoming the Wall Drug of the 3.5-hour stretch of Interstate 10 between Houston and San Antonio. They’ve got a couple dozen billboards along the highway, including one that says, “Eat here, get gas,” and my husband’s favorite, “Ice. Made from scratch.” Since we drive the route often to go…