Running late due to computer issues.  What a pain.  Nothing happening here.  Yesterday just caught up on some stuff, unpacked and generally continued to get back in the you’re home now so deal with it mode.

Since it’s Friday I’m on the book thing again:  Legends of Texas Vol I: Lost Mines and Buried Treasure by J. Frank Dobie  is a new book that was taken from Dobie’s LEGENDS OF TEXAS (1924) and represents some of the enduring tales that have embellished Texas history for years.  Dobie  (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Frank_Dobie) considered by some to be one of the West’s greatest historians goes into some depth in bringing the reader tales of old Texas and its rich history.   (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1009390.Legends_of_Texas_V_1)  This book is full of first person accounts, histories and legends of the multiple “treasures and treasure sites” in the Lone Star State.  It goes into great detail and even directions on finding the lost or allegedly lost  gold, silver and more in various locations.

Before I went on vacation to Texas someone questioned me as to WHY I was going there.  So let me tell you.  Texas isn’t what most people seem to think and though it does have cowboy–actually its kinda nice to have a stetson tipped my way with a smile and a “Mornin’ Mame” addressed to me rather than the usual ignore I get in Florida.

Besides that there’s so much more:  Galveston with its beautiful old houses, busy sea port and hospitality that beats even the deep south.   San Anton with its River Walk full of lovely shops, hotels and restaurant and yet still managing to look fresh, stylish  and inviting.  Montgomery (north of Huston) with its antique, gift and other shops, memorial and history parks.  The hill country with its rolling vistas and wineries everywhere.  There are towns and areas that were settled by Germans (Fredricksburg) to name just one of the many nationalities.  All still showing pride in their roots and Texas at the same time.  So don’t ask me why—I am asking you why not.

Can’t forget my collectibles:

What’s hot?:  Baer, Widdicomb, and other traditional furniture made in the ’50’s – ’80’s is wanted by those in traditional houses.

Tip:  Don’t wash ivory.  The yellow color is preferred and white ivory sells for a much lower price.

Up and coming:  Arts and Crafts copper items, cigar boxes and can labels

HAVE A GREAT LONG MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND