Greetings from Galveston. It’s my first time here and we have had such a nice time. Took a dolphin tour yesterday, had some great Buffalo chicken pieces at Willie T’s on the water. Then over to the hotel–near the Pleasure Pier and eventually a great dinner at Fish Tales. And we’re spending the day here —have to drive through Houston on way home which isn’t something you want to do until after rush hour.
| Who was the infamous pirate who formed a settlement called Campeche on Galveston Island? |
Jean Lafitte http://www.funtrivia.com/en/subtopics/Galveston-TX-271971.html
The Island is about 27 miles long and 2 ½ miles at its widest. That’s about 46 square miles. There are over 25 miles of beaches. They brighten the entire gulf side of the island. There are only a few interruptions in them. http://www.galveston-travel-and-charm.com/GalvestonFacts.html
Much of Galveston’s modern economy is centered in the tourism, health care, shipping, and financial industries. The 84-acre (340,000 m2) University of Texas Medical Branch campus with an enrollment of more than 2,500 students is a major economic force of the city. Galveston is home to six historic districts containing one of the largest and historically significant collections of 19th-century buildings with over 60 structures listed in the National Register of Historic Places. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galveston,_Texas
The deadliest natural disaster in the U.S. was the Galveston hurricane of 1900, which killed between 8,000-12,000 people. http://facts.randomhistory.com/texas-facts.html
Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter Barry White was born on the island and later moved to LA (California).
The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End Historic District, a National Historic Landmark. The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance in the area of architecture. Architectural historians list the Bishop’s Palace (Gresham House) as one of the most significant of Victorian residences in the country. http://www.galvestonhistory.org/attractions/architectural-heritage/bishops-palace
Collectible to look for:
There’s a strong interest in space collectibles of all kinds—Star Trek and Star Wars memorabilia, robots and space guns.
Do not wash or restyle hair on an old doll. Dolls with original hair and hair-do bring the most money.
Pastel colored California pottery made since the 1940s and figurines like those by Kay Finch or Betty Lou Nichols are growing in popularity.
HAVE FUN
ENJOY YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
DON’T MAKE ENEMIES BUT DON’T TAKE CRAP FROM MEAN PEOPLE
DO WHAT YOU WANT AS LONG AS IT DOESN’T HURT OTHERS
BE TRUE TO YOURSELF
LOVE THE DIVA (DRAGON)
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