boinky 0 #1 September 23, 2005 I've officially been an un-official resident of Texas for a week now. In just over one week: *I've found 5 living scorpions indoors of the place I'm staying.....Scorpio, his brother Scar, their sister Scorpiana, their mafia cousin Sly and their redneck cousin Skid. Unfortunately for them, they aren't living any more. *Record breaking temperatures of 101 degrees farenheit, for two days in a row. *Category 4/5 Hurricane Rita is bearing down on us. I'm in College Station/Bryan area, and we've been told to stay put, so I should be out of the direct hit area, but MAY have some after-effects from tornadoes or high winds. They say that everything in Texas is bigger. WOW! They sure weren't kidding!!! My first week's welcome will DEFINITELY be memorable. But damn, if the first week is this eventful, I'm truly hesitant to see what's in store for week two.Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #2 September 23, 2005 So, what's memorable? That's a pretty normal week in Texas this time of year. Just kidding!! That must be quite a way to adjust to a new home! Rita has messed up Houston already, with 5,000 people stuck without gas on the highway. We're holing up in Houston to ride it out. Good luck, stay safe!! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #3 September 23, 2005 Sit down and hang on! It's gonna be a helluva ride. It was 102, here yesterday. I'm about 6-7hrs. West from where you are. Wait'll you find an ol' 'rattle-bug' curled-up on your back steps! We get hurricanes, tornadoes, dust-devils, bugs, snakes and all kinds of creepy crawlies. The best part is, we've got some of the friendliest, big-hearted folks in the world. You get settled-in, you're gonna love it! That Bryan - College Station area is nice country. Some good, good folks over there. Welcome to TEXAS! I almost forgot! We got the best BBQ in the entire world! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #4 September 23, 2005 Just got a call from my sister-in-law. She said, it was 19-hrs. outa Houston to Austin for them. Some elderly folks have died from heat and lack of water. She said, they never saw any fuel trucks they were braggin' about. I'm afraid, it's gonna get ugly. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #5 September 23, 2005 QuoteThe best part is, we've got some of the friendliest, big-hearted folks in the world. You get settled-in, you're gonna love it! That Bryan - College Station area is nice country. Some good, good folks over there. She already asked me if everyone is always this nice in Texas - I told her that's been my experience.... QuoteWelcome to TEXAS! I almost forgot! We got the best BBQ in the entire world! Chuck She got to try some of that in June... I pretty sure she liked it, since she was trying to figure out how to save it for the drive back to Georgia...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pia 0 #6 September 23, 2005 Scorpion stings are really OUCH **Those who refuse to live and learn simply exist** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #7 September 23, 2005 QuoteWait'll you find an ol' 'rattle-bug' curled-up on your back steps! Oh gee...I can't wait! QuoteWe get hurricanes, tornadoes, dust-devils, bugs, snakes and all kinds of creepy crawlies. As long as they stay OUT of my house and bed, they can share this part of the state with me as long as they want to. QuoteThe best part is, we've got some of the friendliest, big-hearted folks in the world. Yeah, I know. I got me one of 'em. QuoteYou get settled-in, you're gonna love it! That Bryan - College Station area is nice country. Some good, good folks over there. I feel blessed already. Without the kindness of everyone here, including all those at Skydive Aggieland, I would feel like a fish out of water right now. QuoteWelcome to TEXAS! Thank you! QuoteI almost forgot! We got the best BBQ in the entire world! Is there ANYTHING that Texans don't think they have the biggest, fastest, or best of? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #8 September 23, 2005 QuoteSome good, good folks over there. Welcome to TEXAS! I almost forgot! We got the best BBQ in the entire world! Yeah, what he said. Welcome to Texas, Boinky - isn't it fun? Oh, I am so freakin' homesick! California's ok, but I want to go HOME!!!!! Somebody come kidnap me and take me back to Texas!!!! Please. At least I have some Texas BBQ in the freezer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #9 September 23, 2005 You'll get settled-in and after awhile, you won't notice a bunch of things. It's going to be an adventure! To answer your question about biggest and bestest... YUP! Have fun and all the best to you. Any way I can help, holler! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #10 September 23, 2005 Ever had any of the BBQ in Luling? To die for! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnealtx 0 #11 September 23, 2005 No, but we did get the "crack" (caramel corn puffs) at the Buck-ee's there... damn that stuff was good!! We got the BBQ on the way back down 121 from BCS to SA...good smoked brisket... yummmmmmmMike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #12 September 23, 2005 I happened to have the opportunity to hear Ben Stein speak here, last night. He said that in all his travels, he felt that Texans, were un-doubtedly the friendliest and laid-back. Not all hustle-bussle, freaked-out! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnealtx 0 #13 September 23, 2005 He's never been to Austin, has he? Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites boinky 0 #14 September 23, 2005 QuoteCalifornia's ok, but I want to go HOME!!!!! Somebody come kidnap me and take me back to Texas!!!! Please. ROAD TRIP!!!! QuoteOh, I am so freakin' homesick! Mike has been so attentive on line and the people here in Texas are so kind, that I've not had a chance to be homesick. I know that Mike would shoot anyone if they even LOOK like they want to come and take me back to Georgia. So, if you have a S.O., he might kick my butt if I come and rescue you, too! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites boinky 0 #15 September 23, 2005 Michael Neal, you stop that this minute! Remember my diet? You keep talking about this yummy stuff and I might just have to go out and forage for some. And then the diet goes "poof!" No, wait...Or is that what my body will do if I eat that stuff? Hmmm.....Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnealtx 0 #16 September 23, 2005 I was being good - I only mentioned the "crack corn" ONCE!!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites boinky 0 #17 September 23, 2005 Uh-huh....and what about the mention of those good smoked BBQ brisket sandwiches? I just [B]LOVE pulled pork sandwiches. In fact, there's a place right down the road on Harvey that's only a couple of miles from here. I might just have to go have lunch, instead of staying here post whoring. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #18 September 23, 2005 QuoteI know that Mike would shoot anyone if they even LOOK like they want to come and take me back to Georgia. So, if you have a S.O., he might kick my butt if I come and rescue you, too! Rich (my husband) would probably be pissed off at first. But after a short time of living without a psychotic woman in the house, he would probably thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites boinky 0 #19 September 23, 2005 LOL! I'll bet he's just as psychotic AND has a gun! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #20 September 23, 2005 Yeah, buddy! I've recently 'expeirenced' some Buck-ee's... nummmers! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #21 September 23, 2005 Quote *I've found 5 living scorpions indoors of the place I'm staying..... My last visit to Texas there were scorpions living in the same space as me. After I got home and unpacked my suitcase, there was a nice present in there for me. I've learned to shake out clothes when unpacking after a trip to Texas.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #22 September 23, 2005 Hee, hee! Austin, is somethin' else... there's everything in Austin! I'd mention a few things but, I'd probably step on some toes. I'll just let him find-out for himself! Austin, is a 'true' experience. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites boinky 0 #23 September 23, 2005 Quote My last visit to Texas there were scorpions living in the same space as me. After I got home and unpacked my suitcase, there was a nice present in there for me. I've learned to shake out clothes when unpacking after a trip to Texas. Oh, I have this "scorpion fear" down to a fine art. *I won't put my hand in a drawer or cabinet without looking carefully first. *When I take clothes out of my suitcase, I do it gently, with 2 fingers. *I shake and check every single piece of clothing before I put it on, even my socks. *I don't leave my shoes on the floor, but still shake them before I put them on. *I sleep in a hide-a-bed. I look at every pillow and underneath it when I fold it out. I then proceed to totally unmake the bed, shake all the sheets, pillows and mattress before I remake it and enter it. *I sleep with the light on. At first, I couldn't even sleep for fear that one of them managing to make it in bed with me. I would stay on line with Mike and fall asleep involuntarily from complete exhaustion. *I keep my feet off the floor when I sit here for hours post whoring or pm'ing Mike. *I'm constantly surveying the floor, walls, roof, ceiling fans for "friends." *I check the potty seat before I sit down. *I look at the ground whenever I walk barefooted in here. After all of this, if one of these little bastards still manage to sting me, then they earned it!!! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #24 September 23, 2005 QuoteI'll bet he's just as psychotic AND has a gun! Nah, he's not a Texan, so he doesn't have a gun. Mmm... I just took the brisket out of the freezer to thaw, and my mouth is already watering... Not quite as good as having it fresh from the County Line, but thank god they ship this stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #25 September 23, 2005 In regard to 'all of the above' mentioned items, it's all new. You'll acclimate. Just remember to close the gate in winter! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 1 of 4 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
masterrig 1 #9 September 23, 2005 You'll get settled-in and after awhile, you won't notice a bunch of things. It's going to be an adventure! To answer your question about biggest and bestest... YUP! Have fun and all the best to you. Any way I can help, holler! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #10 September 23, 2005 Ever had any of the BBQ in Luling? To die for! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #11 September 23, 2005 No, but we did get the "crack" (caramel corn puffs) at the Buck-ee's there... damn that stuff was good!! We got the BBQ on the way back down 121 from BCS to SA...good smoked brisket... yummmmmmmMike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #12 September 23, 2005 I happened to have the opportunity to hear Ben Stein speak here, last night. He said that in all his travels, he felt that Texans, were un-doubtedly the friendliest and laid-back. Not all hustle-bussle, freaked-out! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #13 September 23, 2005 He's never been to Austin, has he? Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #14 September 23, 2005 QuoteCalifornia's ok, but I want to go HOME!!!!! Somebody come kidnap me and take me back to Texas!!!! Please. ROAD TRIP!!!! QuoteOh, I am so freakin' homesick! Mike has been so attentive on line and the people here in Texas are so kind, that I've not had a chance to be homesick. I know that Mike would shoot anyone if they even LOOK like they want to come and take me back to Georgia. So, if you have a S.O., he might kick my butt if I come and rescue you, too! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #15 September 23, 2005 Michael Neal, you stop that this minute! Remember my diet? You keep talking about this yummy stuff and I might just have to go out and forage for some. And then the diet goes "poof!" No, wait...Or is that what my body will do if I eat that stuff? Hmmm.....Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #16 September 23, 2005 I was being good - I only mentioned the "crack corn" ONCE!!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #17 September 23, 2005 Uh-huh....and what about the mention of those good smoked BBQ brisket sandwiches? I just [B]LOVE pulled pork sandwiches. In fact, there's a place right down the road on Harvey that's only a couple of miles from here. I might just have to go have lunch, instead of staying here post whoring. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #18 September 23, 2005 QuoteI know that Mike would shoot anyone if they even LOOK like they want to come and take me back to Georgia. So, if you have a S.O., he might kick my butt if I come and rescue you, too! Rich (my husband) would probably be pissed off at first. But after a short time of living without a psychotic woman in the house, he would probably thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #19 September 23, 2005 LOL! I'll bet he's just as psychotic AND has a gun! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #20 September 23, 2005 Yeah, buddy! I've recently 'expeirenced' some Buck-ee's... nummmers! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #21 September 23, 2005 Quote *I've found 5 living scorpions indoors of the place I'm staying..... My last visit to Texas there were scorpions living in the same space as me. After I got home and unpacked my suitcase, there was a nice present in there for me. I've learned to shake out clothes when unpacking after a trip to Texas.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #22 September 23, 2005 Hee, hee! Austin, is somethin' else... there's everything in Austin! I'd mention a few things but, I'd probably step on some toes. I'll just let him find-out for himself! Austin, is a 'true' experience. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #23 September 23, 2005 Quote My last visit to Texas there were scorpions living in the same space as me. After I got home and unpacked my suitcase, there was a nice present in there for me. I've learned to shake out clothes when unpacking after a trip to Texas. Oh, I have this "scorpion fear" down to a fine art. *I won't put my hand in a drawer or cabinet without looking carefully first. *When I take clothes out of my suitcase, I do it gently, with 2 fingers. *I shake and check every single piece of clothing before I put it on, even my socks. *I don't leave my shoes on the floor, but still shake them before I put them on. *I sleep in a hide-a-bed. I look at every pillow and underneath it when I fold it out. I then proceed to totally unmake the bed, shake all the sheets, pillows and mattress before I remake it and enter it. *I sleep with the light on. At first, I couldn't even sleep for fear that one of them managing to make it in bed with me. I would stay on line with Mike and fall asleep involuntarily from complete exhaustion. *I keep my feet off the floor when I sit here for hours post whoring or pm'ing Mike. *I'm constantly surveying the floor, walls, roof, ceiling fans for "friends." *I check the potty seat before I sit down. *I look at the ground whenever I walk barefooted in here. After all of this, if one of these little bastards still manage to sting me, then they earned it!!! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #24 September 23, 2005 QuoteI'll bet he's just as psychotic AND has a gun! Nah, he's not a Texan, so he doesn't have a gun. Mmm... I just took the brisket out of the freezer to thaw, and my mouth is already watering... Not quite as good as having it fresh from the County Line, but thank god they ship this stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #25 September 23, 2005 In regard to 'all of the above' mentioned items, it's all new. You'll acclimate. Just remember to close the gate in winter! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 1 of 4 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
masterrig 1 #25 September 23, 2005 In regard to 'all of the above' mentioned items, it's all new. You'll acclimate. Just remember to close the gate in winter! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
