We were so poor that my family couldn’t afford to clothe me.
I had to stay inside ‘cause I was naked!
For my 15th birthday my dad bought me a hat so I could look out the window.
Yes,
Gruene, Tx, about 30 yrs ago.
The photo set was a western bar circa mid 1870’s. I was a cowboy with a Colt’s single action army in my waistband, she was a dancehall girl.
We like it.
I wouldn’t call them “harmless”.
They can completely destroy a large, beautiful lawn in one night just rooting for insects.
In my yard, I kill them every time I get a chance. I don’t eat them either.
Texas State University in San Marcos
(I live down the road) has a permanent Lonesome Dove exhibition with plenty of movie props including Gus’ Walker.
Maybe these photos would be of interest.
I was raised in Laredo, Tx.
(credentials 😉)
My mom and sisters used to have “tamalada” parties every December and make several hundred tamales.
One KEY piece of advice that wasn’t mentioned in the attached recipe: mix in enough lard to the masa harina that a pea sized chunk of it will float...
I am still young(ish) at 57.
I have a lot of firearms.
Whenever a family/extended family member expresses interest in a firearm, I usually give it to them.
It’s nice to see them enjoy a gift instead of passing them on when I’m dead.