On our trips back to the Homeland AKA Texas The Big Guy and I have a checklist of food to eat: Mexican, real barbecue and steak. On one of our trips this summer we decided to go to Sodlaks Bryan, Texas location. It was close and we have liked them in the past. So we … Continue reading Review: Sodlaks Beef Masters
Sky Watch Friday: Somervell County Courthouse
The statue in the foreground Barnard's of the Brazos pays homage to Charles and Juana Barnard, founding patriarchs of Glen Rose. The bronze was sculpted by well-known local artist, Robert Summers. Big Rocks, Check out The Sky Watch Blog.
Sky Watch Friday: Stormy Day
Took this in July on our summer road trip. Big Rocks Park is located along the Paluxy River in Glen Rose, Texas. The river was down quite a bit. A much needed rain storm, was looming in the background. Big Rocks, Check out The Sky Watch Blog.
Sky Watch Friday: Welcome Aggieland
Texas A&M opened October 4, 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. it became the first public institution of higher education in Texas. The named changed in 1963 when A&M became a university. A&M was founded under the Morrill Act (land grant college). Under the Morrill Act A&M's purpose was to "leading … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Welcome Aggieland
Review: Fargo’s Pit BBQ
One of the places the we tried on our road trip this summer was Fargo's Pit BBQ in Bryan, Texas. Fargo was named in Texas Monthly prestigious Top 50 List. The Big Guy's brother, Fishing Guy also recommended Fargo's. The Fishing Guy knows BBQ. He is a pretty mean pit-master himself. Fargo's brisket is extremely … Continue reading Review: Fargo’s Pit BBQ
Review: Kickin’ Ash BBQ
This summer we spent a lot of time on the road. One of the places we stumbled upon was Kickin' Ash BBQ in Montgomery, Texas. It was really an accident that we found Kickin' Ash, we were so lost in the Piney Woods of East Texas that even our GPS didn't know our location. One … Continue reading Review: Kickin’ Ash BBQ
Amazing Storm Footage
Some friends shared this video of Wednesday storms in Hamilton County Texas. The footage was taken between Hamilton and Evant near Highway 281. Hamilton County was not hit as hard as Granbury but at least 3 tornadoes were reported that night. I think they were at Pottsville, Shive and maybe Aleman. Video by Aaron Dooley … Continue reading Amazing Storm Footage