If I were to come visit you,(Don’t pull up that draw bridge!…This is just hypothetically speaking), what would you show me in your area, (in a radius of 30 miles), that you think is something really special; be it a shopping mall, nature, a city, university…whatever?

We get house guests rather frequently, and I usually do some sight seeing with them. Showing the area I live in through other eyes makes me value what we have more. There are so many interesting places in our immediate neighbourhood that it is sometimes hard to choose where to go to.

But for a day’s excursion I suppose I would show the city we live closest to. It’s called Augsburg ( 2000 years old), nicknamed the fountain city, because of the gorgeous fountains, on every corner.


It has a mammoth pedestrian area, hundred’s of café’s and beautiful old buildings, all rebuilt and renovated after the war. We have cobblestone streets, little theatres and antique and art gallery sections. It’s anything but an old sleepy city. Augsburg is a pulsating jazz and blues city, and holds jazz festivals several times a year. You would think you were in New Orleans, with people dancing on the streets, and combo bands playing between street artists. Augsburg is about a 15 minute drive from our house.

AUGSBURG

Now what would you show me?

I would take you to a wonderful tea room called
Kind Kyttocks...for tea and some home baking.
Then to Falkland Palace.

www.rampantscotland.com/visit/blvisitfalkland.htm - 29k -

Most of the sites outside…are free.


http://www.seethenorthshore.com/light/light.htm


These sites below, are what I see when I do my regular bike ride. It’s around 40 kms. 1 way.
http://www.britishcolumbia.com/parks/?id=482
http://199.175.219.1/parks/parks/queenelizabeth/


http://www.greatervancouverparks.com/PacificSpirit.html

http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2652540070047582773BUqHmV I live across the water and can see this from our balcony. Formerly part of Expo 86 site. Now a science interactive museum.


http://www.moa.ubc.ca/history/building.php The museum is set against background of ocean and mountains in the distance. You can wander on the grounds outside for free and see the longhouses, totems, etc.
http://jean.thecyclistwebhouse.com/jean_christmas_2004/ The sculptures and totem poles are in this museum which I took a shot of.


Vancouver is truly a Pacific Rim city. It is reflected in who runs the top pastry shops in the city. There is a French pastry shop by a French-speaking owner. But these other ones with great European pastries and coffee, are classically trained in Europe…but with some Asian pastry bakers and owners.
http://www.ganacheyaletown.com/# Our favourite gourmet cake pastry shop. Not far.
http://www.thomashaas.com/page136.htm Another one.

http://www.deepcovebc.com/parksdeepcove.html
http://www3.telus.net/public/hjbecker/JeansVisions/image008.htm This is how I see the park..It may well be the best spot that allows you to see beautiful scenery, to go kayaking..for 10-20 kms. in relatively calm water up Indian Arm or go hiking..(MUST wear hiking boots) up on trails for beautiful lookouts...can be 5 kms. or 20 kms.

i would love to see that fountain citie HL it looks great and the street jazz and music i would lovwe.

i have to get my camera out and get some good local photosof big places and the small that make a place great.
hay maybee i could do photos , if you don't mind l being in most of them lol. why oh why am i always behind a camera. The child will think i never anywear with him as i always rtake photos's .........anyway thats getting off tracck of what the thread is.

i gotta go to bed but i think this one over.

Oh Mountain Ash, a tea room, would be my cup of tea. Falkland Palace is how I imagine Scotland to be. It’s interesting that a hunting lodge was transformed into a sophisticated Renaissance palace. And I wold love to stroll through the Palace gardens. Thanks for the little tour Mountain.

Orchid, I’m a big lighthouse fan; got several miniatures in my home.
Needless to say, you live in one of the most attractive spots in this world. We loved our Vancouver vacation, and the pictures awoke many beautiful memories. When we were in Stanley Park they held a huge Scottish parade. Men with quilt skirts marched through with their bagpipes. It was a treat. I can understand you being such an avid cyclist. Stanley Park is made for cycling.
Wow, loved the picture of the science world. And what a beautiful view you have from your balcony! Everybody check this out! I know views like that in Vancouver cost an arm and a leg. Their prices are equivalent to NY.
We missed the anthropology museum, and after seeing the pictures all I can say is darn darn!

Quote:

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“Imagine unique, hand-crafted chocolates that caress your taste buds like nectar of the gods. And pastries with the lightness of an angel's kiss.”…

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Is that me drooling over my keyboard?
It was a treat to see your paintings again Orchid. After the beautiful photographs it was an interesting new view.

Celtic, I’m usually the one taking the pictures too. That’s the plight of being a mommy. Lol..I didn’t take the photo I posted, just downloaded it from internet.

This is fun.

This is some great scenery! I'm 20-35 miles north of the Pacific and some nice beaches -- Huntington (Surf City), San Clemente, Newport. 10 miles south of my house is Disneyland -- world-famous tourist attraction where I never go. Favorite local museums: Bowers (Santa Ana); and Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach. Lots of $hopping.

I really don't have pictures.

I have to ask you first the typical travel agent's questions, Hannelore. What time of the year and how long for? Personally, summer and spring are the best times to come to London when festivals (most of which are free) in town adds a tremendous lot to enjoying the city and the people.

As to permanent tourist fixtures, you'd be better off having a personal guide...ME!!!..than going with a group sightseeing tour. I would, however, take you to explore the city on foot. Depending on duration of stay, I can show you as much of the city as you can walk it in a day.

Day 1:

Within an 8-mile radius and do-able in a day: Starting point will be Trafalgar Square towards Whitehall, on both sides of which will be Banqueting House, the Cenotaph, the War Rooms, Downing Street. At the end of Whitehall is Parliament Square where you find Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament (which you can visit and watch democracy in action. Tickets are applied for with our local MP's, so, you'd have to know someone to have access to that) Then, proceed to Westminster Abbey, cross the road to Buckingham Palace * (which is only open to the public in the summer time). The changing of the guards takes place at 11:00 A.M. so, if you want to see them prancing about in bearskin or redcoats, this walking tour can be done counterclockwise. A meal of fish and chips in-between, a very typical British fare to be washed down with lager or cider, if you like warm beer, that's on tap too.

* Trooping of the Colour is in June. You may catch a glimpse of Elizabeth R and the Royal gang as they process from the Palace down the Mall to Horseguards.


Day 2:

East end of London starting from Covent Garden (although Eliza Doolittle no longer hawk flowers there) St Paul's Cathedral (you can walk the aisle where Diana processed for her wedding or sit by the steps and sing "feed the birds tuppence a bag"), Tower Bridge (the fancy one tourists often mistake for London Bridge...the original which is in Arizona BTW), Tower of London (the Crown Jewels are there, and site of many beheadings under Royal Warrant...Anne Boleyn for one). Tea and scones at respite. How very British, eh?

Go for a Shakespeare play in the summer at The Globe or
Jack the Ripper Walk at night (if you go for that sort).

Day 3:

Cross the Thames River to the London Borough of Greenwich (where I live and 7 miles out of the city centre). The Greenwich Meridian Line, Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark (it was partly burnt down a few months ago but, should be back to form soon) the Millenium Dome (now O2 Arena), Queen's Palace, which was the Monarch's residence prior to Buckingham), the Naval College...respite at Trafalgar Tavern overlooking Thames River.

Night-time: A West End show. British production, of course.

There is so much to see and do in London. I could go on and on but, rest your feet for now. Geesh, I should send a fee note to the London Tourist Board!

pauline, a frends boy and lucien doing ballet!!! ( i don't know why either) our famouse undergrowen in london) the realitie is hot nosie and dirtie but hay.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/celtic_flameuk/Image178.jpg


BELFAS5T
attraction beside our citie hall its been their over christmass and will be for a short while to come, yes myself and l been on it. yes i was scared he waqsen't.

its not quite the london eye but its impresive for belfast.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/celtic_flameuk/Image078.jpg

lola book me up for a tour i been countless times and aint seen that manie places or tourest attractions.

forgive the place and the imagierie or "happenings" but a personal favourite and it help ourr USA ladies feel less home sick is ed's dinner at the top of soho. id have cheseburger, or portibellow mushroom burger and the MUST HAVE is a chocolate malt milkshake. I have to have one everie london visite or its just not a proper visite lol.

its good to see you back heer it reallie is, i missed ya.

oh it woukldn't be tuppences a bag, now its be 50p a slice lol. i sing anyway lol.

CEEEELTIIIIC!!!!!!!!!! Missed you, too. We have a date then...next time you're in town. Tuppence,bob, shillings, haypenny and crowns

Meredith, had no idea you live so close to the beaches. And so close to Disney Land! Bet Louise envies you for that. And I envy you for living so close to the beach. I’d probably pack my lap top and a picnic and go at least every week. Are you a beach person?

Lola, I love touring cities by foot. One of the most interesting cities by foot was Seattle. They actually have sewerage lids, with maps engraved on them with a red dot showing the tourist the spot where he or she was standing.

I’m sure London couldn’t even be done in 6 months. I think the challenge is in choosing what to do, when so much is offered. Warm beer? Okaaay, I’ll take a diet coke please. Do you think I could make one of those guards laugh? How about between you and me?
Oh, the Jack the ripper Walk at night sounds prickling! Would love that! Got to admit, I’m not a Shakespeare fan, although I had Shakespeare courses in college. I’d rather go to a raunchy English pub at night, and sing "Um pa pa, um pa pa that's how it goes,...um pa pa um pa pa everyone knows...." remember that from Oliver Twist?

Celtic I think it’s romantic to go on a Ferris wheel in the middle of a city. How far do you live from Belfast? And how far are you from London? A portibellow mushroom burger? Yes, I would try that. After I eat it, the name would probably have to be changed to pointybelly mushroom burger, ...

Where will the next virtual tour be? Hey and my feet aren't even hurting!

Wot? Cor blimey, Hannelore! Um pa pa at a raunchy English pub with a diet coke? We'll have to order you something with more raunch. Gawd, if me bladder ain’t ‘alf twitchin’...(my very poor take on Cockney slang). Oh, those guards are botoxed quite well, they would'nt twitch even if we moonied them

If you were for a visit, there are a few places I would take you....
We'd take lunch and go to Pemaquid Point. These were my stomping grounds for years. Whenever life got difficult, I'd walk out on these rocks and sit for hours. The sound of the ocean is deafening, the smell of the salt air exhilerating! It would clear my head every time.

Here is a shot of Damariscottia, one of my favorite little towns on the coast...just beautiful!

Louisa has spoken about Ogunquit many times...Kennebunk is also nice and very close to Ogunquit. Here you'll see a few photos and even a slide show.
There are too many to describe and I'd want to take you everywhere!

http://www.visitthekennebunks.com/Pages/media_room.html
http://ogunquit.com/about.cfm

Some great places where some of us call home. Hannelore, I love that city of fountains. So Germany has the wonderful old architecture...and we have the bears, whales.... (I understand the bears are nearly non-existent in Germany?)

Wonder if mrs. madness is reading any of this..wonder where she is...

Hannelore, I'm going to try to describe the Pacific coastline here. It goes on a meandering diagonal, from northwest to southeast. So if I go due west 50 miles, I hit Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Venice Beach is in all the movies where they show the crazy beach scene, the chainsaw juggler and everyone rollerblading with very little clothing.

North of Santa Monica is Malibu. Rich Hollywood types with beach houses. Due South of Santa Monica (or 40 miles due SW of me) is Palos Verdes. I don't know if you've heard of these or not. Then the coast goes east for a while -- Long Beach, then Huntington Beach which has international surfing contests in the summer. Newport Beach (20 miles due south of me) and then the coast goes a little east but more south. Are you confused yet?

35 miles SSE is Laguna Beach, a neat artsy town with tons of galleries and 3 different summer-long art festivals.

Laguna is my favorite shopping beach town, because of all the galleries. Venice is the best for people-watching and to take out-of-town visitors who want to see the freaky SoCali. San Clemente is my favorite beach to actually walk on the beach.

In the summer, beach towns are 10-20 degrees cooler than we are inland.

25 miles due north of me are the foothills and then the mountains. Mountains have snow right now! We never snow down here. Kathy (of Rick and June) lives in those mountains, but further up a bit.

This whole area is beautiful to me! Mountains and beaches, and 75 miles east is full desert, then Palm Springs at 90. Of course, we're known for our high housing prices -- especially beach towns! -- expensive shopping, and women who get plastic surgery every 6 months. (Yes, men get it too.)

You ladies are so blessed! Beautiful places, indeed!
We'd have to venture farther than 30 miles to hit the hot spots here.
We'd go to NASA.
We'd spend an evening in the Ft. Worth Stockyards.
We'd raft down the Guadalupe River.
We'd catch the bluebonnets in bloom.
We'd get a houseboat and fish the Rio Grande.
We'd take a trip on a steamboat through the swampy piney woods of Northeast Texas.
We'd take a trip on foot through the Big Thicket.
We'd visit the Texas wineries.
We'd catch a few hoe-downs and blue grass festivals.
We'd go to Corpus Christi and feed the seagulls while playing on the beach.
We'd make a trip to Busch Gardens and dance with the butterflies.
Or, we could rent a condo on my hometown's lake and just sit and talk.
Yeppers, you'd have to stay six months, 'cause I only listed a small bit of what we'd be doing.

Ladyjane, I got goosebumps looking at the beautiful pictures and listening to the cool music accompanying them. Just two years ago Hubby and I vacationed in Conway Maine! I particularly remember the antique old 5 and 10 cent store.
I would love to go with you on the cliffs and breathe in the salt air and listen to the ocean roar. We could sing together “ I am woman, hear me roar!” Bet we’re louder. Lol , thanks sooo much for posting these.

No, I’m not confused Meredith, because I have been in your area as well! When our sons were 13 and 15 we took a trip along the California coast and spent a day at Venice Beach. I still have the t-shirt I bought there. It’s the best quality t- shirt I’ve ever owned.I just pictured you roller-skating with purple hair along the wide walks.
We missed Laguna Beach, darn darn … I could eat up artsy towns. Just love ‘em.. You got it all, beaches and mountains. How perfect is that!

Gimster, you’re right. 30 miles is nothing in the big old USA. Catching bluebonnets in bloom? What fun! I’ve never been on a Steamboat before. A trip through the Big Thicket sounds wild. I bet you got bears there, and a hoe down? I haven’t visited your corner of the world yet; Sounds enticing.

Gosh this world is beautiful.

You know what...
we could all do a piece on places to visit collect them.
Leave our impression of what being a host(immaginary)
would share.
MA

Hannelore, nice to know you came so close 2 years ago...Conway (which is actually in New Hampshire just over the Maine line) is only about 40 minutes from where I live! MA, please elaborate on your suggestion...sounds good but I'm not sure if I understand.
When I added my "tour" I concentrated on the coastline because I love it the most! Then we have the mountains, so I thought I'd add this...so many nice places here....
http://www.bethelmaine.com/

woops, of course Conway NH...
I'm comin' around the mountains when she comes...toot toot...gonna check the mountain site now.
Not getting much work done today...teehee...anaiya is with her Mom is Switzerland for a couple of days. Nice to have a breather.

Wow, I bet it's nice to have a couple of days to yourself! I can't blame you for feeling like goofing off for awhile. It's good for ya!

Gorgeous pictures LJ. Some of themf could have been mine. We love Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. I have so many pictures of all over that area. And I'm headed for that 5 and 10 cent store Hannelore spoke of this Friday. We are spending Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Conway and North Conway. We'll be having lunch at Horsefeathers sometime Friday. Yippee!

If you came here, I suppose we could go to Boston and walk the Freedom Trail, spend some time at Faneuil Hall and the marketplace, do lunch at the Four Seasons or the Ritz (ya, right) maybe the infamous Durgin Park. You could get some lovely pictures of the Swan Boats. We could browse the shops on Newbury Street. How about a trip to the Museum of Fine Arts or the Museum of Science or maybe the Aquarium? Or, we could go on the Duck Tours. Ride these big vehicles that go on land and in the Charles River. Awesome tourist thing to do.

If you came here in October, we could visit Salem, the Witch city. We could go to the House of Seven Gables, have lunch at the Hawthorne Hotel, a historic hotel. We could go on to Gloucester and Rockport and visit the artists places.

Want to hear more about your idea too MA.

Oh, Louisa!!!! I went to Salem during the 70's with the late and great Alex Tanous (psychic and totally weird guy) and my (then) husband to peruse all the graveyards and all the stuff....loved it! Stayed in the Nathaniel Hawthorne House many times!

LadyJane, Did you go to Salem Willows or Pioneer Village? I'm not sure where the Nathanial Hawthorne House is, unless you meant the Hawthorne Hotel. I got married there in January of 2000. I wonder where else you and I have both been?

Oh, Louisa....I was at the Hawthorne Hotel for sure. I married my first husband twice....and we honeymooned for the second time there. Wow, you got married there? so cool...what year? We always went there in the Fall....just loved it. I've been all over Massachusetts visiting friends and going different places over the years....NOT to mention the greatest place of all, Fenway Park!!!

LJ, I got married in 2000. They had just done the Ballroom over. We were the first couple to get married in the new Ballroom in the new millenium. We got married on January 8th. The only wedding before us was on New Year's Eve so it was still 1999. They did a time capsule and we have something that I wrote in it. They will open it in 2025.

Ladies, your information, links and photos are just awesome!

If you came to my island in Hawaii, I would suggest the authentic
Paradise Cove Luau, the all-day Polynesian Cultural center event,
hiking up Diamond Head Crater, a visit to Dole Pineapple Plantation,
going to our many lovely beaches, snorkeling in Hanauma Bay, and there is
so much more : )


http://www.visit-oahu.com

http://www.paradisecove-luau.com/photo_gallery.html

http://www.hawaiiweb.com/html/hanauma_bay_beach.html

Enjoy!!

I'm enjoying this thread so much. Makes me feel closer to all of you, seeing the surroundings you live in.
Louisa, I worked in government center for about 5 years. I know Boston like the back of my hand, although the new Boston would throw me through a loop now. Last time we were there we were told that a tiny studio apartment on Beacon Hill costs a million. Gag. That's horrible

Hannelore, how close are you to Rothenburg Ob der Tauber? I just love that place!

Cindy

HL i live in belfast about 10 minets from citie centre.
Londons in england I am northern ireland. i don't knoe miles but its an 45 minet flight. AT wors an overnight bus and fwerrie drive.

bleeding xpencsive anyway lol.

If anyone were to come to Minneapolis, I would suggest you skip the winter months and come in the spring, summer or fall.

Minneapolis is a beautiful city built around the Mississippi River and many large lakes. We have a wonderful system of drives, walkways and bikeways that move from one end of the city to the other all around lakes, river and creeks. And all of this is in the inner city itself.

Outside the city we currently boast the largest mall in America (Mall of America), if that is what you wish, with a childrens play area, a water park and several nearby hotels. It is actually only 2 miles from my home, and if I feel like mall walking, it's my standby. Many people fly in cheaply, stay at one of the motels, and make a family weekend of the whole thing. Oh, Ikea is there, too.

Minnesota is not known as a tourist destination, but if you are into relaxing, fishing, winter sports, swimming, walking or darn good resturants, we are a pretty good spot for a get away.

See any of you here anytime soon?

I wouldn't mind it in the summer. I heard there's a lot of arts programs and activities.

Shopping malls? zzzzzzzzzzzzz

Diamond 50, Rotenburg is about an hour and a half away from us. Many years ago we spent a cycling vacation there with our sons. It is a beautiful old city.

Anno I would tell people to skip the winter months in Germany too. It’s often just grey weather. But the weather is getting crazy. Yesterday Hubby played golf, and we lay in our deckchairs in the sun. Out tulips are already coming up in February! Hope the frost doesn’t get them.

If you visited my area, NE Alabama, you could be taken to Tuscumbia, AL, to see the birth home of Helen Keller, and if you visit during the months of June and July, you could attend the Helen Keller Festival, and also see the play, The Miracle Worker. While you are there, why not visit the Alabama Music Hall of Fame (2 miles from my Mom's house, stop in for chocolate pie and coffee)...where people like the Rolling Stones, Elvis, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, and too many other stars to mention, have recorded their music. You can even make a tape of your OWN self singing. Tell David I sent you. He's the manager there and we graduated from school together. Don't forget to visit the gift shop there where they carry MY BOOK! Wuhoo!

If you travel about 5 miles, over the bridge, pass grandmaw's house, you can see The Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House.


Go about 60 miles west of Tuscumbia and you'll find Huntsville, AL where you can visit the US Space and Rocket Center. Go through the museum, take some rides, explore the universe, all at your fingertips. Don't forget...this place offers SPACECAMP!

These are just a few items. If you make it that far, let me know. I'll tell you where to eat. You don't want to miss "Dub's Burgers," or a "Towbridges Hot Dog." After those, you can die a happy woman...

Wheres your house JJ, its the one I'd want to visit...LOL

Third rocket from the left...Who am I kidding? My house doesn't look that good! LOL!

I want to visit the land of JJ....if only for some warmth and that green grass.....oh, and the ability to wear a t-shirt outside again....sometime in this decade...in February...lol
Your depressed winter friend in the land of polar arctic air and white, gray haze

orchid,
I feel as if I just took a mini vacation. What fantastic pictures.
Hannelore,
I'm 30 minutes from Niagara Falls and both sides, the Canadian and American, have restaurants, cafes, shopping malls, etc. There are major theme parks in surrounding areas. Southward, there are quaint villages. The Lucy 'n Desi Museum in Jamestown is closeby. Elbert Hubbard built the Roycroft Arts 'n Crafts Village & Hotel in my hometown; the 13th US President lived here; Fisher-Price Factory and Museum and Viddlers' 5 & 10 are here, too. The Tea Cozy, tea shop is fun. There are horse ranches and wild life sanctuaries. I've family working for and at the Buffalo Bills stadium. There's Marine Land, Fantasy Island, Fort Erie and Crystal Beach.

Here is a picture of one of the lakes with a view of downtown (the birthplace of heated and air conditioned above ground walkways, I might add!).



and Lake Harriet Band Shell, where outdoor music is played spring, summer and fall. No, we are smart enough to not play outdoors in the winter.



And just to show you that the Mall of America has much more than shopping (children's indoor amusement park, legoland, minature golf, some fine resturants, a great movie theater and......)

Underwater world.

LJ, Do you have as much snow as they do in N. Conway? I couldn't believe the snow and they got more last night. I guess it's the most snow they have had up there in years. It's the most I've seen there in a long time. I got some freat pictures. Maybe it will inspire me to paint a snow scene.

Anno,
I love that first one. It's gorgeous!

Love the Hariet Band Shell. That's my kind of summer night; music under the stars, and what a lovely backdrop.

jj,
Frank Lloyd Wright built a lot of architecture around these parts, too. He also has had much influence in Tucson, Az.
Love his work!

Me Too Jabber . I have one of his book "Table Top" ones He built ,or designed a museum in New York City that when you walk in it the waywalk goes in a circle . I have read about his life and have seen a doctumentiery on PBS about his life and times . I have seen one of his design of his houses here in MD . I think it was one of his first .

Frank Lloyd Wright is my favor of all times .

Renee

butifull anno
it did take me a moment or two to work out WHAT WAS under the water, lol.

Louisa, I just saw your question. I'm basically brain dead this week. Yes, we sure do have as much snow. Last week it was beginning to cover my windows. I am not amused. If I shared pics for thsi winter on this thread, NO ONE would ever want to venture near this frozen hell on earth. And it's snowing again right now...

We're getting a storm too LJ. don't have near as much snow as you do though. I left work early. It was starting to build up. the other night I'm looking at a beautiful moon, and today I'm looking at miserable cold snow and ice. As long as I can get to the hairdresser tomorrow.

Link to "TEXANS AREN'T ALL BAD' <<< read what a transplanted self-proclaimed x-yankee/Texan has to say.
The picture at the beginning of the article is of some of the Texas canyons - awesome. We lived in the Panhandle when we first got married, and visited the Palo Duro Canyon often. There is a musical put on in an outdoor theater with the canyons as the backdrop and used as part of the scenery in the play. It is fittingly called 'TEXAS.' It shows in the evening as the sun sets.

One of the comments to the article reads:
"I am a Native Texan, from Bryan-College Station home of those Fightin’ Texas Aggies, living in the beautiful state of Idaho. I miss Texas so much that I get together with a group of women we call GRITS. Girls Raised In The South. We are from all over the place. There is nothing better than to get together with your friends that talk like you and cook like you. We also have manners, know how to set the table properly and writeThank You notes. I think some of those “other states” could take some lessons in Suthin’ hospitality. That’s why they say “Texas is a whole nother country”.
AMEN....Gig ‘em Aggies !!!"

GRITS - thought that was cute!

From a true blue Yankee, gims....I love it!!!!! Be proud! And I'm happy to see this thread revived!