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by TJ Greaney
Every time I have done an event with
a Duck Commander dude, it has been
over the top cool. My latest exposure to
the First Family of Ducks was on a recent
Sunday, when Duck family patriarch Phil
Robertson led a church service on the
last day of Redfest, a country music and
comedy festival held in Austin, Texas.
The sun had come out and it was warm
when Phil made his way out onto the
stage. He carried a Bible and a collection
of papers folded over with tattered edges.
The senior Duck Commander looked to be
in great shape. He was in his usual casual
camouflage with a bandana and his sleeves
rolled up. For the First Family of Ducks,
this is their life and they seem to be at the
top of their game.
Over the last few years the Duck
Commander craze has broken every record,
stunning a variety of industries and the
family itself, as well. Their number one
rated cable TV show has been the catalyst.
If you have not watched an episode,
the premise is that cameras follow the
Robertson family as they work their way
through their lives in the swamps and
woods of Louisiana. For the most part it
includes a lot of clean, slap-stick humor
and jokes. They love hunting, fishing and
everything about it. They also prepare and
eat everything they kill, family style.
This year, at the launch of their fourth
season, they broke every cable TV record.
Fourteen million viewers tuned into see
this Christian family that loves each other
as they talk about morals and hunting,
fishing and supporting their family. In so
many ways it is what all of us want to do or
strive to be as a family. Some folks may not
care for the hunting and fishing, but the
family bonds are tight and in our hearts, we
all want that.
I think of all the other shows that
garner press and attention, and are
absolutely disgusting in so many areas.
Whole networks are warped. Take the
network ABC Family. On paper, it seems
like that is where you would be safe
parking your kids for an hour or so while
you cook dinner. It says “family,” doesn’t
it? Don’t do it. I don’t know how you
define family, but mine does not include
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Conserve approximately 170 acres of
rain forest.
You do the math on any number of
ways you could spend that amount of
money to make a real impact on the world.
So much could be done with the money.
Not to mention the public relations
machine they have in place to promote
good deeds that matter. From what I can
see, the total budget for PETA last year was
$35,309,588.00, and they actually spent
$35,337,581.00. That would equal a lot of
school lunches, glasses for the needy, or
shoes for kids.
The Robertsons put their money where
their beliefs are. No games, no grey areas,
no difference between what they say and
what they do. Solid. God blesses those who
give their all for Him. When you choose
Him (Romans 10:9), it does not mean
everything in life is going to be rosy, or
that we will be without a care in the world.
We live in a broken world with lots of
distractions. Ask Pastor Phil about it. For
me, I can say without a doubt that life is so
much better with Him than it was without
Him.
Forrest Gump said, “Life is like a box
of chocolates, you never know what is in
the middle.” With God, break through
the outside and it’s always caramel. My
favorite.
promiscuity, foul language, or inappropriate
comments and advice to kids. But if you
park your kids in front of the TV with
that station tuned in, you are training
them that all that behavior is OK, and
is tolerated and even approved by you as
their parent.
Phil Robertson has been in the
spotlight for a long time. While speaking at
the Festival Sunday service, he mentioned
all his hot button items and the scripture
they matched. He did the same at his
own family church recently and was again
attacked by the liberal media taking choice
words out of context and twisting them to
fit their mindset. OK, he may be raw but
what he says is what he believes, and it’s
Biblical.
PETA has been a well funded political
organization for years. Recently they
promoted a documentary film against
Sea World. I watched the film and it was
compelling. But I also know that their
public mission statement and what they
are really about can be two different
things. Same goes for the Humane
Society of America. In true PETA fashion
the organization sued the San Diego,
California airport to allow PETA to put in
a billboard against Sea World.
Now, Sea World in San Diego is one
of the top venues for sea science. They
also provide hundreds of jobs and tourist
revenue for the area. It’s a huge deal in
a lot of ways. PETA spent $17,000 for a
month of billboard advertising against the
attraction. That does not include lawyer
fees, staffing costs and more. Let’s see what
else $17,000 can do.
• Feed 472 kids 9-14 for a month.
• Cloth 236 average people.
• Pay a month’s rent for 22 families.
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FEATURES
Iconic Willie Nelson Band Bus Gets On The Road Again
After Purchase by Austin Entrepreneurs . . . . . . . . . 7
Rodney & Maryann Kelley – Winners of KASE 101/KVET
98 .1 Vow Renewal Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Stoney Larue Inks Record Deal with eOne –
Releases Aviators 4th Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
vendor spotlight: Texas National Outiftters . . . . . . 9
CMT awards on june 4, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
New Braunfels, No Flying German Getaway
and Family Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
tipis at reservation on the guadalupe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
texas coastal getaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
wildlife experts urge safety,
cleanliness for bird feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DEPARTMENTS
Nashville news by Sandra Greaney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Texas roadhouse by Dale Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Round about texas by Sandra Greaney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
coffee shop moments by D. “Bing” Bingham . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
recipe/Hints by Shirley Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Texas tales by Mike Cox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
counting your chickens by Mike Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
following the way by Jeff Gore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
on the trail by Kendall Hemphill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
the outdoor classroom by Larry LeBlanc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Missy Robertson by Southern Fashion House
Reveals Summer Line
Missy Robertson of A&E’s Duck Dynasty hit
reality TV show releases the summer collection of her
fashion line Missy Robertson by Southern Fashion
House after a successful launch of the line’s spring
collection. More information on the line can be
found on the new website shopmissyrobertson.com
which went live recently.
The spring line opened to an overwhelmingly
positive response from retailers and customers alike.
Nearly 500 retailers are carrying the line, and the
Facebook page, Shop Missy Robertson has over 385K
fans.
The summer line, in stores mid June through end
of July, exudes lighter fabrics and sleeveless pieces
that are modest yet young and fresh looking with a
rich color palette in hues of vibrant reds and beachy
whites.
As buzz continues to build around this
collaboration between designer Stephanie Carter
and Robertson, Southern Fashion House is excited to
launch shopmissyrobertson.com today. The website
will feature a search option for retailers carrying the
line as well as the latest news, behind the scenes
images, and much more.
Boutiques around the country are raving about
the line like Southern Fried Chicks in Charlotte,
North Carolina. Owner Liz Lee says, “My customers
are really responding to this line. They like the longer
hemlines, sumptuous fabrics and lush colors.”
The clothing line mixes vibrant colors and
patterns with slightly longer hemlines, varying sleeve
options and shapes resulting in fashion that is figure
flattering, age
appropriate and
contemporary.
The collection
is rich in its
interesting
patterns and
vibrant colors
of bright jades, teals and turquoise mixed with touches of
coral and balanced with neutrals, executed in substantial
fabrics that are easy to care for. Textures like crochet and
embroidery bring exquisite detail and dress up knits for
stretch and comfort.
Retail prices range from $54-$120 with the average
price staying within the $78-$88 range. The collection is
available in boutiques across the US, Canada and Mexico.
For more information on the line, retailers and customers
should visit shopmissyrobertson.com.
About Missy Robertson by
Southern Fashion House
Missy Robertson by Southern Fashion House is a
clothing line created by Missy and designer/founder
Stephanie Carter of Southern Fashion House, home
to lines Judith March, Jacque and Janis and DejaVu
boutiques. The collection appeals to working moms who
want to look put together without having to put a lot of
effort into it while staying modest and age-appropriate.
The line is made of quality fabrics rich in color and texture
with longer hemlines and shapes to flatter real women of
all ages.
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by Sandra Greaney
Coming Out in June
As we head into the second half of
2014, one thing is for sure – we won’t have
a shortage of new country releases.
First out of the gates is Miranda
Lambert-Shelton with her June 3 release
date for Platinum.
Right behind Lambert is Lucy Hale
is with The Road Between and Big Smo
with Kuntry Livin. The king of Hick-Hop
will also be staring in the new A&E Series
called Big Smo set to premiere on June 11.
The next big date for releases will be
on June 10th as Gene Watson will release
her first release in nearly seven years.
The Way I’m Livin is set to drop on
Sept. 23 and it will be on a new label for
Womack.
Womack says for the new album she
wanted to talk about the real aspects of life
– no matter how hard or messy. “I wanted
songs that talked about how life really
is, the raw spots, the tough places, the
meltdowns and messy parts,” Womack says.
“Hard, sad, rough … all the stuff people
pretend doesn’t exist! Because once you
embrace that, you can figure out what to
do; or not do!”
Lee Ann Womack
My Heroes Have Always Been Country,
Demun Jones will release Jones County,
and Danny Boone will release Fish
Grease.
And last but certainly not least – our
favorite red headed stranger; Willie
Nelson, has a new album in store for us on
June 17, titled Band of Brothers.
On the Horizon...
Lee Ann Womack fans are going
to be pleased to know the singer has
announced the release of her next album,
The upcoming album was produced
by Frank Liddell and features songs from
Chris Knight, Mindy Smith, Buddy Miller,
Mando Saenz, Hayes Carll, Neil Young,
Bruce Robison and one cover song which
was written by Roger Miller.
Billy Currington is keeping himself
busy these days. Recently, the “Hey Girl”
singer revealed to his 475,000 Twitter
followers that he’s in the studio working on
his sixth album.
It’s been less than a year since
Currington released his fifth studio album,
We Are Tonight, which had his big hit,
“Hey Girl.” Despite the fact that it’s only
been roughly eight months since it dropped
in September of 2013, he’s back at work on
new music.
The curly-haired singer is making time
in between tour dates to get in the studio –
he’s got tour dates scheduled through June
28.
Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard
and Brian Kelley have been hard at work
in the studio, and will have new music
ready for fans this fall.
The duo, who recently won Top
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Florida Georgia Line
Country Song at the 2014 BMA’s, are
looking forward to their next album, the
follow-up to their smash hit record Here’s
to the Good Times.
“If everything goes as expected, we
should have some new music out in
October,” Hubbard told Billboard – “We’re
about halfway done with it – got some
great songs.”
Even though they have been hitting
the road hard, attending at awards shows,
and Kelley’s recent marriage, they’re doing
their best to stay focused on getting new
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Keep your eyes and ears tuned in for
new music from the duo this fall.
Thoughts From A Bumpkin will be the
title of Brad Paisley’s new album. Even
though he has kept hush-hush on the
details – we hear it’s going to be all about
certain times when your career should be
a party. Well Paisley ... we’re here for the
party!
Paisley’s upcoming album is set to hit
the streets Aug. 26 and holds some of his
best songs ever, according to the singer.
A few weeks ago, Kenny Chesney
gave his fans some very good news. Even
though he’s taking a summer away from the
road, he’s staying busy working on another
new album.
It’s been only one year since Chesney
released Life on a Rock, but 18 months
is an eternity for his fans! During his
time away from the road, Chesney has
remained pretty quiet. His only scheduled
appearance is on June 7 when he’ll help
George Strait bring his career to a close in
Dallas, Texas. He also has offered only a
handful of tweets since January.
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Vintage Innovations partners Michael Tashnick, left, and Taylor Perkins are the proud
owners of “Me and Paul,” the iconic tour bus once belonging to Willie Nelson Family
Band drummer Paul English. Photo Credit: Carli Kiene
Iconic Willie Nelson Band Bus
Gets On The Road Again After
Purchase by Austin Entrepreneurs
Famed Tour Bus Becomes Vehicle for Fans
to Experience Hanging LikeWillie
The iconic Willie Nelson Family Band
tour bus that spurred a frantic worldwide
bidding war will return to Texas highways
as a mobile piece of music history, thanks
to a pair of Austin entrepreneurs.
Taylor Perkins, founder of Austin
Restaurant Week and Vintage Innovations,
and his business partner, local entrepreneur
Michael “Stix” Tashnick, made the
winning bid to obtain the 1983 Eagle tour
bus made for Paul English, Willie’s best
friend and Family Band drummer. Nelson
and English whiled away countless hours
together inside that brown-and-silver
bus, originally called “The Scout” and
later named “Me and Paul,” after Nelson’s
renowned album and song.
Perkins and Tashnick purchased it
from owner Tom O’Leary of Whitehouse,
Texas, recognizing its value as a rolling
tribute to Nelson’s musical legacy and
uniquely Texas heritage. Fans will be
able to charter the vehicle, which has
been kept in perfect running condition,
for festivals, concerts and other events.
Vintage Innovations, which restores and
rents vintage Airstreams, buses and other
classic vehicles, will donate part of “Me
and Paul’s” rental income to Farm Aid, the
charity co-founded by Nelson, Neil Young
and John Mellencamp to support family
farms.
“We are all huge Willie Nelson fans
and have been our entire lives,” says
Perkins. “We felt this was a great way we
could give something back to Willie, who
has done so much for our state and the
people in it.”
The bus’ instantly recognizable,
mural-adorned exterior and dark-wood
interior, complete with red velvet curtains
and stained glass, are still mostly original;
Vintage Innovations has hired Bob
“Daddy-O” Wade and other local artisans
to fully restore its splendor, assuring fans
will experience total immersion in the vibe
of Willie. Of course, it will retain every
ounce (and maybe even some seeds) of the
inimitable character that could only be
imbued by Nelson and his bandmates.
“We are nostalgia geeks, and when I
found the opportunity to own something
this cool I had to move quickly,” Taylor
says. “This was something we couldn’t pass
up. We are excited to give fans a chance to
experience a taste of life as Willie lives it –
on the road again.”
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Summer has finally arrived and
the outdoor concert venues are busy
announcing their upcoming schedules.
One of my favorite places to catch a
live show is Whitewater Amphitheater
in Canyon Lake, about 10 miles north of
New Braunfels on FM 306. They kicked
off their summer schedule on Memorial
Day with a show featuring Josh Abbott
Band. Next up will be Randy Rogers on
June 14 with special guests Paul Thorn and
Stoney LaRue. They haul out the rockers
on June 23 when the Goo Goo Dolls come
to Texas. Plain White T’s and Daughtry
are the openers for this show. The Casey
Donahew Band will surely pack the pasture
on June 28, since they normally sell out
their shows at Whitewater. At press time
no opening act had been announced.
One half of the mighty Sugarland duo
will be at Whitewater on July 3 when
Jennifer Nettles kicks off the big holiday
weekend. Newcomer Brandi Clark will
open this show. Chase Rice will open for
Eli Young Band on July 4th, making this
the third time this fantastic Texas band
has headlined a show at the venue. Mr.
Bojangles himself, Jerry Jeff Walker is
the special guest on July 5th when the
Turnpike Troubadours headline their first
show here. New Braunfels native Jonny
Burke will be a special guest at this show.
The dynamic duo of Cory Morrow and Pat
Green join forces for a very cool show on
July 26. These two have a long list of hits
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Releases
Aviators
4th Quarter
by Dale Martin
together and individually. Looking into
August, Kevin Fowler rolls in on August
2 followed by Dwight Yoakam on August
9. For all the ticket info and full concert
schedules, see their awesome website at
whitewaterrocks.com.
By the time you read this column,
George Strait may have performed his
final show on his ‘Cowboy Rides Away’
tour. It’s scheduled for June 7 at Cowboy’s
Stadium in Irving, Texas. Many of Strait’s
former opening acts will join him for this
final show, like Martina McBride, Lee Ann
Womack, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, Alan
Jackson and Jason Aldean, just to name a
few. As I’ve said before, there will never be
another artist like Strait. He’s in the iconic
category of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley
and Bing Crosby. He’s a vocalist that has
mastered the art of interpreting others
songs. He’s only recently started writing
again, with help from his son Bubba and
old pal Dean Dillon. Texas Monthly just
published a cover story feature on Strait
and devoted an article on the statement
I just made, there will never be another
artist with his longevity. Our current music
scene just isn’t geared to promote long
careers anymore. He’s had 60 Number One
songs, more than any other artist in the
history of recorded music. When Strait
first started his career in 1981, Nashville
told him to take off the hat and not use
so many fiddles and steel guitars on his
albums. Obviously he ignored them and
Stoney Larue, Oklahoma born singer/
songwriter and reigning Male Vocalist
of the Year for the Texas Regional Radio
Awards, has signed with Entertainment
One Music. eOne is a TV development,
film distribution and worldwide music
company with offices in New York,
LA, Toronto, Nashville and London.
Larue has teamed with well known
award-winning producers Frank
Liddell (Miranda Lambert, Lee Ann
Womack, David Nail, Chris Knight)
and Austin’s Michael McCarthy (Spoon,
Patty Griffin, Heartless Bastards, The
Features) for his eOne debut, Aviators, due
October 28.
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has built a three decade career of sticking
to his guns. Now as his tour draws to a
close, Strait will have even more time to
spend with his wife Norma, his son Bubba
and his new grandson, George Strait III.
King George plans to continue recording
and may even play an occasional live show.
Whatever his future plans, we wish him
well and give thanks for the ride!
If you’ve seen her red carpet photos
lately, I’m sure you’ve noticed a much
different looking Miranda Lambert. Her
slimmed down figure has been gracing
website photos and magazine covers on
a regular basis, most recently seen on the
cover of Women’s Health magazine. The
interview in the magazine is from a very
candid Lambert talking about her new
figure and fitness regimen. It seems to be
all anyone is talking about regarding the
country star these days. Even though she
has a new album, Platinum, set for release
June 3 and a tour about to launch, it’s her
new figure everyone seems most concerned
with. But then again, it is kind of hard
to ignore a 20-pound weight loss on an
already petite frame. In the magazine
interview, Lambert said she asked Shelton
why he hadn’t commented about her
weight loss.”You were beautiful before,”
he told her. “You’re beautiful now.” Good
answer! In reading Lambert’s story about
not really being concerned about her
diet during her teens and early twenties,
it seems that these days, it’s more about
Larue is no stranger to the spotlight as his
2011 self-released Velvet debuted at #3 on the
iTunes chart, as well as top 15 on the overall
Billboard Country Music Chart. Additionally,
the Texas Regional Radio Awards named
Velvet, Album of the Year, along with his
Male Vocalist award in 2012. Stoney has sold
more than 400 thousand albums and tracks
and has a large social media following.
Stoney has also shared the stage with
Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Miranda
Lambert, Gary Allan, Dierks Bentley and
others over his continually rising career.
On his new record deal and album,
Stoney Larue says, “I would like to say
many many thanks to eOne for helping get
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a healthy diet than her weight. She is
committed to sticking to this new path
and living as healthy as possible while
maintaining a very hectic schedule.
Lambert is on a journey to change her
lifestyle; however, she doesn’t intend to let
these changes run her everyday life.
“I do want to live and not just spend
every day worrying about gaining a couple
of pounds back,” she says. You can get a
glimpse of the ‘new’ Miranda on June 7
when she joins fellow Texan George Strait
for his final show in Irving at Cowboys
Stadium.
our music become known to more people
and homes. We are truly blessed to be
surrounded by such supportive friends and
folks and will continue to create new music
for years to come.”
Van Fletcher of eOne Music says, “We
signed Stoney because he has a strong
distinctive voice, great stage presence
with a band or solo. Most importantly
these new songs are musical stories written
with something to say that reach beyond
a format or area of the country. Over the
last few years Stoney became known in
the southwest and around the country for
his live shows and this album shows he is
writing and performing better than ever.”
Vendor Spotlight: Texas National Outfitters
A name by any other name just
wouldn’t work for this little piece of what
we call “Texas Heaven” on Congress
Avenue. “Texas” because they pride
themselves on providing you a one stop
shop for the world’s finest handmade boots,
crafted home goods, jewelry and apparel.
“National” because folks visit us from all
over the world! And if you’re just here
visiting, you can take a little bit of Texas
back home from the store or they can ship
your item(s) to you. And lastly “Outfitters”
CMT Awards
on June 4, 2014
because they can dress you from head to
toe. From hats to boots and all points in
between, they have you covered.
Head on over to their Facebook page
and see what's all the fun about at Texas
National Outfitters – Austin, Texas. Or
better yet head on into the store and tell
them the folks at Country Line Magazine
sent you. Make sure to ring that bell before
you leave – you’ll see what we mean!
TNO is also proud to sponsor many
local Texas Musicians in addition to
supporting the Texas Arts.
They have live music and refreshments
every Saturday & Sunday from 2-5pm and
are continuing to add more shows and
events all the time! You just never know
who you will find playing the front window
stage on any given Saturday.
www.tnoaustin.com
Texas National Outfitters
1115 South Congress Avenue
512-445-2668
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Kristen Bell will return to host the
2014 CMY Music Awards. Broadcast
from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, the
2014 CMT Music Awards will include
performances by Blake Shelton, Carrie
Underwood, Eric Church, Florida Georgia
Line, Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert
and many more!
Fans can vote online at CMT.com
and on their mobile device at CMT
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winners. The six finalists for video of the
year will be announced on the morning of
June 4, and fans can then vote at CMT.
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throughout the live telecast (ET/CT only)
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by Sandra Greaney
If the weather stays on our side – it’s
going to be a great month to experience all
kinds out outdoor fun. Check out what’s
happening in and around Central Texas!
JUNE 5-8
XGames
Austin is one of six stops on the Global
X Games circuit for the next four years.
Experience four days of the world’s best
Skateboarding, BMX, Moto X, Rally
X, music and more at the Circuit of the
Americas! xgamesaustin.com
JUNE 7
Go FISH!
Families will learn the basics of fishing
through fun, hands-on activities at
McKinney Falls State Park. Take away a
fishing fun pack and enter the drawing
for prizes. Equipment and bait provided
or bring your own. No license necessary.
Adults must accompany children.
Registration start time is 9:00 A.M.
(512) 751-5418
JUNE 7
The Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake Grand
Opening – starting at 10am
Join the Trail Foundation and the City
of Austin as we celebrate the grand
opening of the Boardwalk on the Ann
and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at
Lady Bird Lake. Themed “Run, Walk
or Bike on Water,” the celebration will
feature a ribbon cutting ceremony, a
festive march across the Boardwalk, family
entertainment and more! Blue Lapis Light
will perform at 11:45 under the IH-35
Bridge in celebration of Austin’s new
Boardwalk. Six dancers will perform
dynamic lyrical movements over the
lake while suspended from the columns
under the bridge. The Boardwalk and the
performance symbolize joining east and
west Austin.
JUNE 7
National Trails Day
National Trails Day (NTD) is American
Hiking Society’s signature trails awareness
program held on the first Saturday in
June. Since 1993, NTD has grown to
inspire many thousands of people to enjoy
trails on the same day nationwide. Last
year in Austin there were a total of 18
trail projects with 350 volunteers who
enjoyed lunch at our after party following
a morning of trail work. To get more
information and to get involved please
visit austinparks.org
JUNE 12
Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run
Lace up those running shoes and head
out to celebrate Austin’s 10th annual
Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run &
Party benefiting The Trail Foundation
(TTF). Tickets are available for $35 for the
5K run only or $100 for both the 5K and
after party. Prices will increase on June 10
if tickets are still available. After the race,
runners will be greeted with refreshing
margaritas and snacks. Partygoers will
enjoy margaritas and a catered dinner
with Maudie’s Tex-Mex under the live
oaks of the American Legion Hall.
TheTrailFoundation.org
JUNE 12 (8:30PM)
FREE movie in the Park Republic
Square Park – Monty Python and the
Holy Grail
Each year, APF and the Drafthouse bring
you totally free movies right in downtown
Austin at Republic Square Park. Austin
residents and visitors bring their blanket
or lawn chairs (and often a picnic dinner!)
for a fun and relaxing evening under the
beautiful Austin night sky. Dogs, picnics,
and lawn chairs are welcome. Alcoholic
beverages, glass and styrofoam are not
permitted in the park. www.austintexas.org
JUNE 12-15
Republic of Texas Biker Rally
The state’s largest motorcycle gathering
that attracts thousands of bikers to come
together to ride and enjoy a parade and
music. Music to include Sammy Hagar,
Dale Watson, Cody Canada & the
Departed and many more! Travis County
Exposition Center & Sixth Street.
www.rotrally.com
JUNE 14
Flag Day
National Flag Day is when we celebrate
what our nation’s flag stands for, honor
the traditions associated with its care, and
educate those around us to its significance.
The Flag of the United States is to be
honored and carries with it both history
and tradition. On June 14, 1777 the Flag
Resolution was signed, making the current
stars and stripes the National Flag of the
United States of America. On May 30,
1916, President Woodrow Wilson called
for the nationwide observance of Flag Day.
In 1949, President Harry S. Truman signed
congress’s decree, making June 14th of
each year National Flag Day.
JUNE 14 – JULY 4
Honor America Days
Honor America Days are United States
Federal Observances observed from June
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14 to July 4. According to 36 U.S.C. §
112, the 21 days from Flag Day through
Independence Day is a period to honor
America. On these days, Congress declares
that there be public gatherings and
activities during that period at which the
people of the United States can celebrate
and honor their country in an appropriate
way.
JUNE 15TH - FATHERS DAY
JUNE 15
Father’s Day Out Flyer
What better way to get out of the house
for Father’s Day than a train ride! Take
a 3-hour round trip route that includes a
15 minute layover in Bertram to tour the
1912 train depot. BBQ will be provided
by Lightning J BBQ with a delicious
2-meat meal with sides and dessert, plus
non-alcoholic beverages for all passengers.
SCHEDULE: Departs 11:30 pm, Returns
2:30 pm. 512.477.8468
austinsteamtrain.org
JUNE 17-19
Summer Fun Days on the Bertram Flyer
The historic railroad operates vintage
passenger cars pulled by our 1960 Alco
Engine on three hour journeys to the town
of Bertram. Enjoy the sights and sounds
of the railroad as we cross highways,
span the South San Gabriel River on the
wooden trestle bridge, and roll through
pastureland. Then step off in Bertram for a
15 minute layover to tour the fully restored
1912 train depot! It’s a great way to while
away a lazy summer day. Parties of two may
be seated at shared tables for this event.
SCHEDULE: Departs 10:00 AM, Returns
1:00 PM 512.477.8468
austinsteamtrain.org
JUNE 18
International Picnic Day History
International Picnic Day celebrates the
gathering together outdoors to eat and
enjoy one another’s company -–The
Picnic. The true origin of International
Picnic Day is unknown, but can be traced
back to the end of the French Revolution
and the Victorian Era. Picnics were ways
for people to escape the restrictions of
etiquette and formality. As an informal
food holiday, there are few rules and lots
of options. International Picnic Day is
observed on June 18th each year.
JUNE 26-29
Luling Watermelon Thump
The 2014 Luling Watermelon Thump will
be four big days of music, food and fun
from June 26th to 29th. Headlining this
year’s Watermelon Thump will be Kevin
Fowler and Wade Bowen.
Fowler will headline Friday night along
with Damn Quails. Wade Bowen will play
Saturday along with Earl Thomas Conley
and Bri Bagwell. Music and loads of fun
will take place all four days.
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Hugging A Dog’s Big Head,
Just Once
T
The world may never be fair for some dogs.
That was the year the predators found
us. Every time we turned our sheep and
goat flock out, between dogs and coyotes,
we were losing a lamb or kid every day.
We fought back with rifles and snares.
Grazing schedules were interrupted and
altered; guard donkeys and llamas were of
limited success.
The losses hit us hard. Our meat
business was looking a little rough around
the edges. Then my wife spotted a dispersal
sale from a livestock guard dog breeder.
We made the call.
The breeder had two experienced,
crossbred, sibling sisters who needed a new
home. We bartered, bargained and traded,
but got the job done. Before long, they
were rolling in our driveway.
The dog’s names were Clover and
Crimson. They were young, strong
and over a hundred pounds apiece.
Both had frightened eyes, but that was
to be expected given their changing
circumstances.
“I use a hand signal, without touching
the dog, when I want them to submit,” the
breeder explained, “this allows me to do
anything which needs done, even pulling
teeth.”
She pointed out the dominant dog
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Creamy Fruit Salad
Serves 8
1 8oz. cream cheese
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups peach slices
1 teaspoon lemon rind
2 cups blueberries
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 cups grapes, seedless
2 Tablespoons chopped nuts
Combine cream cheese, juice and
rind, mixing until well blended.
Beat whipping cream until soft
peeks form. Gradually add sugar,
beating until stiff peaks form. Fold
into cream cheese mixture. Chill.
Layer fruit into a 2 1/2 quart
glass bowl. Spoon cream cheese
mixture over fruit. Sprinkle with
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and told yours truly that
I might want to use it for
establishing myself as higher
in the pecking order. Not
knowing what to expect, I
channeled my inner alpha
wolf and gestured.
Crimson immediately
submitted.
As the breeder was pulling out to return
home, she gave us last-minute bits of
advice for working with our new livestock
guardians. She also explained the reason
for her dispersal sale.
Apparently, she and her neighbor
had a property line dispute over a new
well house. She won and he changed his
building plans.
In a cruel twist, her neighbor had taken
to firing his shotgun in the air whenever he
caught her dogs out in their fields. With no
property damaged or injured animals, there
was nothing the authorities could do.
“Except, emotionally,” the breeder said,
“my proven guard dogs would run cringing
to the house every time they heard
gunfire.”
She continued, “I’ve decided to sell out
and move away.”
As she pulled out of our driveway, I was
sure the gods would reserve a special place
in a very warm spot for a man who takes
his revenge on dogs. Still, we were in a
tough spot, we needed to make a difficult
situation work.
We held the flock in
their pens for a few weeks
while canines and critters
got used to each other. At
night, both dogs hopped the
fence and checked out their
new territory, presumably
leaving scent in all the
proper places and announcing to our local
predators that they were a force with
which to be reckoned.
At feeding time, neither of the dogs
would approach us nor allow themselves to
be touched. We didn’t think much about it.
The sisters adapted and were turned out
on range with our flock. Crimson was the
outrider and intimidator, while Clover stayed
close. Our predator problems dried up.
Then one morning, the sisters were
gone. We made a few frantic phone calls
to neighbors. They’d seen nothing. Then a
couple days later, word came from several
miles away that our dogs had been spotted
deep in the desert canyons harassing a
cougar out of the region.
A day and a half later, Clover returned
and took up her post with the flock. Her
sister, Crimson, arrived limping badly the
next evening. Both were exhausted, thirsty
and glad to be back with their sheep and
goats. We fed them well and let everyone
rest for a couple of days.
We tried to express our gratitude, neither
dog allowed any human touch, nor did we
find out what happened to the cougar.
One day that fall, Clover returned
from her rounds. She wasn’t right and we
couldn’t tell if she was sick or injured as
she lay on her side in the pen, whimpering
quietly.
Every time we approached, she’d
growl and crawl off, crying piteously. It
soon became obvious we were increasing
her distress in our attempts at physical
examination. Only a fool will try to
force them self on an injured dog that
intimidates cougars.
Meanwhile, Clover’s sister, Crimson,
stood guard, shifting her weight back and
forth between front paws, worrying.
Hoping she’d cure herself from a case
of food poisoning due to an overly ripe
carcass, we went in the house and called
people for ideas to help our situation.
None came. We didn’t sleep much on that
helpless night.
Early the next morning, we went out
and found Clover dead.
Editorial Note: this is the first of a two part
series about Crimson and Clover the livestock
guard dogs. Please check the next issue for the
conclusion.
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GRANDMA’S HINTS
A quick way to start your
charcoal fire, fill an empty
waxed milk carton with
briquettes, then light them to get
a fast fire going.
•
Sprinkle powdered Borax into
cracks and crevices for an old
roach deterrent.
•
To prevent berry pie spills in
the oven, cut drinking straws
into short lengths. Insert into pie
upper crust to let steam out and
prevent spills.
•
Need buttermilk fast? Mix 1/3
cup dry milk, 2/3 cup water, 1
Tablespoon white vinegar.
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New Braunfels, No Flying German Getaway and Family Adventure
Fishing in and along the river in New Braunfels is a favorite.
When my mom was in her early 20’s, she lived in
Houston, Texas. She worked with a group of other young
women in a large office. Starting in the spring, throughout
the summer and into the early fall, their favorite weekend
and holiday adventure was to head west to New Braunfels,
Texas and the Guadalupe river.
In 1850, New Braunfels was the fourth largest city
in Texas, following only Galveston, San Antonio, and
Houston in population. Today the city is again one of the
most sought-after destinations by the hundreds of people
moving into Texas every day. The small town atmosphere
coupled with a vast array of options when it comes to
home, food, shopping, church and recreation make it a
natural choice.
Speaking of natural choices, the city is packed with
outdoor activities and green space few cities can match.
Park space lines the rivers that have drawn admiring
water lovers for generations. When my mom speaks about
the cool, fresh, clear water she and her friends enjoyed
so many years ago, I can picture it as my family floats the
same lazy rivers.
Born of German heritage, the area has kept its roots.
The dining options are vast but include amazing homestyle German choices found only here. Texas’ oldest
bakery is on the square downtown, Naegelin’s Bakery, with
pretzels, strudels, and cinnamon rolls that take two hands
to eat. The area also provides trendy new chain restaurants
for the timid diner, and that is OK too.
Lodging is plentiful, from new major brand hotels to
quaint and impeccably detailed bed and breakfasts built in
the 1800’s. There is also an amazing set of tree houses and
even tipis to choose from that are absolutely fun and right
on the river (see side bar).
Water in Texas is a necessity for relaxation in the
six months a year we are warm (OK, hot). The Comal
and Guadalupe rivers are here and as pretty as it gets
anywhere; just roll up your pant legs or rent a tube, and
you are in. Of course New Braunfels is the home of the
original water park, Schlitterbahn, which has grown into
a full out resort with lodging and access to the park from
within.
The small town of Gruene is just on the edge of town
and is an amazing adventure in itself. Gruene is home to
Gruene Hall, the original German music hall, and hosts
top musical acts almost every night. The dining there
behind the hall at the Grist Mill, sitting over the river, is a
top recommendation. Then wander the streets in and out
of the small shops. The third weekend of each month, the
whole small town is full of vendors and craft-ware for sale
at old Gruene Market Days, come early and stay late.
With everything we have going on today, it is
important we find some downtime. My mom and her
friends knew it and so do we. They also knew about New
Braunfels and made it a regular destination, and I know
exactly why. Check out InNewBraunfels.com for details on
everything New Braunfels.
– TJ GREANEY
Granny D’s is a must visit
Tipis at Reservation on the Guadalupe
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a tree house big enough for your whole family. Couches,
air conditioning, flat screen TV with cable, a great
outdoor cooking area and a wide and inviting deck are
part of the enchanting community tree lodge.
Inside each tipi unit is a small kitchen area along
one wall, with a junior fridge,
sink and all the gear you
might need. There is a flat
panel TV with cable, two
high-end queen beds, and
a queen pull-out bed from
the couch. Even the floor
coverings draw you into the
space. The designer had fun
inside each of the units and
knew what they were doing.
One thing I noticed about
these tipis was how dark it
was, even in the middle of
the day, if you closed yourself
in and turned off the lights. I
took a nap that was like few
I can remember. I was out. I
think it was a combination of
the cool air conditioning and
the deep, dark comforts of the space. It was wonderful.
Sunday I was going to make breakfast, but we heard
about a small café not far from the campground that was
said to have great breakfast and hot coffee. I love the
small town café vibe so I rallied everyone and we went
J. SHANE CARTER
The Native Americans had it right in so many areas.
They lived in beautiful places, they harvested or grew
all their own food. They did not rely on anyone but
themselves, and they lived in tipis. Ah yes, the tipi,
one of the most ingenious and useful lodging structures
ever invented. The brilliant
design of the tipi made it
durable, weather resistant
and comfortable for its
inhabitants.
Today, what kid (or adult
for that matter) has not
dreamed of spending the
night in one of our Plains
Indian modeled homes?
When we had a chance to
do just that, we jumped on
it, and what a surprise.
Nestled among the shade
trees just off the Guadalupe
River is where you find
the latest group of these
well-appointed vacation
dwellings, Reservation on
the Guadalupe, by Byron
and Katie Riedel. The traditional-looking tipis sit back
on the lot in a semi-circle, with enough space between
them for privacy. Outside each unit are hammocks and
barbeque grills, chairs and picnic tables. There is a nice
community tree house will all the amenities as well. Yes,
to breakfast.
Granny D’s Home Cooking café was nothing fancy.
The place was packed, but we were greeted with “Good
morning,” and “Sit anywhere.” Breakfast was good.
Thick bacon, dark coffee; the pancake my son ordered
lapped over the edge of a huge plate. He was in gluten
heaven. We met Granny while we were there and
learned the story of the name and her passion to care for
those she feeds. Visiting this café is a must if you visit
the area.
Back on the reservation, we took a trail that leads to
a deck overlooking the Guadalupe River, and below a
great stone sitting area for relaxing with your feet in the
water, or even fishing. We spent hours there just talking,
laughing, sunning and fishing.
There are so many times we need to just grab our
families and take a night to regroup and get back in
the family mindset, and the tipi was made for that. If
you and your wife are looking for a quiet and relaxing
getaway, this is a wonderful choice. Finally you can
fulfill that dream you had as a small child, and expand
the dreams of your kids today. Tipi life: I love it.
Reservation on the Guadalupe
888-993-6772 or mike@theridelteam.com. See also
Facebook page.
Granny D’s Home Cooking
14312 FM 306, Canyon Lake, TX
830-964-4677
Wildlife Experts Urge Safety,
Cleanliness for Bird Feeders
Captain Rodney
Gray is a good
choice for those who
want to get a day
of fishing in while in
Rockport Fulton.
Texas Coastal Getaway
The wind was still strong after the sun
went down. It’s not unusual for it to be
blowing across the bay; in the spring it is
almost guaranteed. But I like it. I like the
smells of the bay and the coast. I like the
sounds of the wind and water crashing into
the rocks, piers and bulkheads. I like the
seagulls squawking and swooping down,
soaring, maneuvering the wind. It’s the
Texas coast, the Rockport-Fulton area to
be exact, and I come here as often as I can
to break off from the hustle and bustle of
my regular routine.
On this trip we were staying in the
Pelican Bay Resort, a collection of small
updated cabins tucked under mature
oaks just off highway 35 North. These
are so cute (yes, I used that word), and
approved by Mrs. Greaney. There is a pool
and community room as well; I can see a
family gathering or business meeting here
comfortably.
Dinner was an easy choice, Charlotte
Plummer’s Seafare Restaurant, hands
down. There are plenty of great restaurants
in Rockport-Fulton, even some of the
better commercial chains, but Charlotte
Plummer’s is owned by a local family and
the meals are always great. Seafood, fresh
and cooked correctly for the Texas coast.
There is a new H-E-B and Wal-Mart
here for your convenience if you forgot
anything. The local shops are great as well
and provide specific items that you might
need for the Texas coast. Fishing gear,
swimwear, or souvenirs for the kids you
left at home. Stroll the downtown area
and enjoy the touristy feel for a relaxing
morning.
I took one day to fish with one of the
local guides. I don’t own a boat any longer,
and when I did, it was a freshwater bass
boat, so hiring a guide here is always part
of the planning. A day with a guide who
not only knows the area but also what has
been happening the days before I arrive is
worth every cent. I spent a full day wade
fishing, my favorite, with Captain Rodney
Gray from Texas Slam Guide Service.
In an act of complete grace from above,
the wind was flat the morning we went
fishing. Running across the bay as the sun
comes up is always such an exhilarating
experience. Cool moist air rushing across
your face, fish jumping, and birds of all
types crisscrossing the waterways. This is a
big reason I come here.
We caught a few fish on this trip and
we found out later it was slow for everyone.
But we walked the flats and grass for hours.
I could feel the stress and constant chatter
in my head breaking off and my focus
turning to the tap-tap-tap on the end of
the line. I always forget how much I love
fishing ‘til I get a rod in my hand. It is good
therapy.
The Rockport-Fulton, Texas area is
a great getaway. It has all the elements
for family bonding, a personal retreat,
or a really cool business meeting. The
fresh, salty air and sunshine is healthy
for us inlanders. Take time away to visit
Rockport-Fulton, the “Charm of the Texas
Coast.” We have only been back home for
a few weeks, but I am drawn to thoughts of
returning to my favored gem on the Texas
coast.
Captain Rodney Gray
TexasSlam.net
210-313-3714
Pelican Bay Resort
PelicanBayResort.com
361-729-7177
After a rise in calls about backyard
bird illness, experts are advising people
to regularly clean and maintain backyard
feeders and birdbaths, use fresh feed and
be cautious about storing feed for long
periods. They also suggest landscaping with
native plants that provide natural food and
use less water.
“Feeders mainly benefit people; they
bring birds in and make it easier to see
them. So when we feed birds, we have a
responsibility to make sure that what we
provide is healthy,” said Cliff Shackelford,
a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
ornithologist based in Nacogdoches.
“Native plant landscaping, such as with
the Texas Wildscapes program, is like
a feeder that cleans itself, consistently
providing good, fresh food.”
Various diseases can develop in birds
that congregate around feeders, including
salmonella, avian pox, Aspergillus fungus,
and parasitic protozoans.
Bird seed can go bad after it’s been
purchased, while it’s stored. Harmful fungi
grow most rapidly in humid environments.
People should therefore be cautious about
using seed that they’ve stored for weeks or
months, especially in a warm, humid area.
Also, research by the Caesar Kleberg
Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M
University-Kingsville in 2003 shows that
bird seed purchased for feeders can contain
aflatoxin, a fungus by-product that can
cause diseases and harm the immune
system, making birds more vulnerable to
normally non-fatal illnesses. Corn and
peanuts are more likely affected than other
foods commonly provided at feeders.
This year, Shackelford said, there’s
been a concerning increase in the number
of people calling TPWD reporting dead
birds, including blue jays, cardinals
and doves. However, he said there are
common-sense steps people can take to
reduce risks to birds, including:
Store bird seed in a cool, dry area. Try
to use fresh food and avoid using seed
that’s been stored at home for long periods.
If you still have seed purchased last year,
it’s safer to replace it.
Regularly empty and clean bird feeders
and bird baths with warm water and soap.
No harsh cleaning chemicals are necessary.
Change the water in bird baths
regularly, AND eliminate any standing
water on your property to help stop
breeding mosquitos and related health
concerns, such as West Nile Virus.
In addition to a feeder, provide a
natural “wildscape” using native plants.
This will provide good cover and food for
birds and butterflies, and it uses less water
and costs less. See the Texas Wildscapes
web pages for a wealth of resources.
Consider putting out seed only during
the colder months, for two reasons: during
the warmer months, Mother Nature
provides a healthier buffet naturally, and
research has shown that harmful fungus
and aflatoxin can grow on seeds during hot
humid months.
For more information about how to
protect birds from aflatoxin and other
dangers, see the aflatoxin in bird seed web
page of the Wild Bird Feeding Industry,
a trade association for the wild bird and
backyard wildlife feeding industry.
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by Mike Young
Howdy folks!
Let’s talk turkey.
“It’s not just for Thanksgiving anymore.” So says my
colleague, Kathy. Apparently, it never was. As I began
researching the article, I was amazed at the history of the
relationship between humans and turkeys. It so happens
that turkeys are native to the Americas and have been
walking around on the earth for the last 5 to 8 million
years.
When the Spaniards came to this continent in the
early 1500s, they discovered an indigenous people, the
Aztec, raising and selling turkeys for food. Some of these
birds were sent back to Spain and soon spread to other
parts of Europe. We now know that more than 1,500
years before Columbus landed on our shore, Mayans and
Aztecs had domesticated turkeys. At least two different
times, literally hundreds of years apart, or so says the
Fossil Record, these ancient Americans used turkeys for
sustainment and cosmetic enhancement.
When Columbus first saw the New World turkeys, they
reminded him of the game birds of his native Europe. But,
the turkeys tasted different than the birds he was familiar
with and when sent home, they quickly became a big hit.
The American birds were soon highly prized and much
sought after. As the demand for turkey meat increased, the
birds were domesticated by the Europeans.
Eventually making the journey to English farms,
some of the birds were on the Mayflower when it sailed.
Ironically, the Pilgrims allowed the new transplants to
H
Hello friends,
I would like to tell you a story this
month about a man that was extremely
significant though, he never knew it. It
was after he died that his life’s work was
truly appreciated.
He was born and raised in Pennsylvania
and though he was educated classically
and from a prominent family, he seemed
to wander a bit under the radar of his own
potential.
His brother was an engineer and very
successful and even employed him for a
while but his talents and interests seemed
to be in the entertainment field.
He wrote songs of the “minstrel”
variety but unlike many of the bawdy songs
of the day in that genre, he preferred to
right more wholesome, happy songs of the
common people.
breed with the local wild bird and these, in
turn, helped feed the colonists.
I guess that sort of ruins the story
that I’ve been told all my life
about the Indian tribe giving
turkeys to the Pilgrims because
the Natives didn’t particularly
care for the meat. Maybe it
was, “Try it, you’ll like it.” Or
maybe more famously, “Tastes
like chicken!”
So it continues today.
We think of turkey as a
Thanksgiving meal or,
perhaps, a Subway sandwich.
After all, the Gobbler is
an All-American bird and
Thanksgiving is a uniquely
American traditional holiday. But
there‘s more here than meets the
eye or should I say, stomach?
New research indicates that
perhaps wild turkeys were, at first, captured and raised by
the Native Americans for the colorful plumage and large
feathers. It was much later when ritual ceremonies gave
way to the birds becoming an important food source.
By the 1800s, the North American Wild Turkey
populations had been all but decimated by overhunting
and Civilization’s western march of expansion.
Conservation practices were put into
place and the wild turkey population
began to rebound back toward the
estimated 7 million present today.
The domesticated side of
production got a big boost in
1947 with the first Presidential
Pardon of the White House
Thanksgiving Turkey. The
publicity seemed to propel the
Thanksgiving holiday into a
much larger event and, along
with it, the turkey dinner.
Not everyone likes turkeys.
Some say that they are just plain
stupid – stupid to the point of staring up into the
sky in a rainstorm and drowning. Some say that
they are butt ugly – a most unattractive specimen.
I don’t know about all that. I do know that
Benjamin Franklin, while serving on a committee
to choose appropriate political and patriotic symbols
for the fledgling democracy, said that he considered the
turkey to be a more noble and respectable bird than the
Bald Eagle which eventually became the National Bird of
the United States.
Maybe old Ben flew one too many kites in
thunderstorms or, maybe while he was out playing in
the lightning, he couldn’t see all those turkeys looking
skyward.
by Jeff Gore
The era was before the
civil war and thus copyright laws were
nonexistent making it difficult to make a
living as a songwriter but for a while he
did.
He was married and had children but
for one reason or another, they left him.
His memories of the south he saw on
a river voyage they had taken on their
honeymoon had taken hold in his mind
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and he wrote of the south and in many
ways, the slave south, a world he really
knew little about.
He became broke, destitute, and very
ill from a fever he couldn’t shake when he
fell, gashing his head on the side table in
his room and died three days later from the
illness and injuries.
A sad ending to the life of a man who,
though he never knew it, would be known
as the “Father of American Music.”
His name was Stephen Foster. He wrote
great songs like “My Old Kentucky Home,”
“Old Black Joe,” “Beautiful Dreamer,”
“Oh, Susanna,” and “Camptown Races,”
along with numerous gospel hymns of near
obscurity today.
Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the
plans I have for you,” says The Lord. “Plans
to prosper you and not to harm you, to give
you a hope and a future.”
I am saddened when I read about a man
like Stephen Foster and how he struggled,
and how he died at only 37.
Hank Williams was another whose
talent was amazing but died of a heroin
overdose at age 29. What a great loss of a
young life in both cases.
Had they followed God’s plan instead
of man’s, where would they have been. I
believe we have free will and choice that
often times gets us into trouble because
we use that free will to chose our way, not
God’s. Think about your life choices today.
Are they your’s, or His?
Thanks for reading,
Jeff Gore
www.jeffgore.org
You can read more from Jeff at
www.werdsmith.com/jeffdgore
by Kendall Hemphill
Moose Shoots Back
Grand View Outdoors is, as far as you
know, an outdoor news agency out of
Birmingham, Alabama. I must’ve signed up
for their news feed at one time or another,
so I get emails from them
two or three times a week.
The emails contain links
to news items related
to outdoor issues, and
sometimes they’re very
helpful. The emails don’t
contain links to free
money. I checked.
As with all news
services, headline space
is limited. Well, it’s really
not, on emails, but editors
like to keep headlines
tight, so readers don’t get bored before
they even get into the actual stories.
The brevity of headlines often makes for
some interesting email titles, which I’m
mentioning here to take up some space in
this column.
A recent Grand View Outdoors email
title said, “Moose Attacks Man, Shoots
Back & Severed Bear Head Found.”
Which is an interesting headline. Makes
it sound like the moose attacked, the man
shot at him, and the moose shot back at
the man. Which is unlikely.
The bear head was found on top of a
building in Elizabeth City, North Carolina,
and I guess for that to be news it must
not happen a lot, regardless of what you
might think about what goes on in North
Carolina. Nobody knows how the bear
head got up there, under an air conditioner
unit, but that doesn’t matter anyway, since
I’m not all that interested.
The moose story was far better, I think.
When I clicked on the link, a new window
opened up with the story from Bowhunting
World online, which was headlined,
“VIDEO: Moose attacks man while
snowmobiling.” The plot thickens. The
moose not only shot back at the man, but
the moose was also riding a snowmobile at
the time. At least, that’s what the headline
says. Sometimes I wonder if the people
who write those headlines are familiar with
the English language, or if they write them
like that on purpose.
The video was actually far more
enlightening, as it was made with a
helmet camera worn by the man riding
the snowmobile, and not the moose, who
wasn’t acutally riding anything. The moose
was also unarmed, which was quite a relief.
Mooses are dangerous enough without
packing firearms around.
This moose, in particular, seemed
to have had a generally poor attitude
toward snowmobilers, although it’s hard
to blame him. Those things are noisy, and
if people started riding them through my
living room I might get snippy, myself.
This moose was standing in the obvious
snowmobile trail, and the man stopped
about 50 yards away and started shouting
at it to try to get it to move. It did. Toward
him.
The moose actually got within about
6 feet of the machine before it stopped
and backed off a ways, but then it came
again, and jumped up over the handlebars
and kicked the man in
the chest. Then it backed
off about 20 yards again,
while the man pulled out
a square, Glock-looking
pistol and charged it.
Then the moose came
at him again, so he shot
about four times and put
the moose down. Which
was bad news for the
moose, but probably saved
the man’s life. That moose
weighed about 1,000 pounds.
I’ve been trying to find out where
this took place, so on my next trip I can
go somewhere else, but all the story says
is “out west.” Even the fish and game
authorities don’t know for sure what’s
going on, as they seem to have issued
requests for information. So if you know
anything about this, you might want to
call someone. Don’t call the moose. He’s a
goner.
Another email from Grand View
Outdoors was titled, “Watch Boar Charge
Hunter & Build Shooting Sticks.”
Seriously? I think, just for the sake
of effort, the people who write these
headlines should be writers. Boars can’t
build shooting sticks. I opened the email,
and found that the title referred to two
different stories, but the headline made it
sound like, well, you know.
I didn’t even open any of those
stories out of spite. I did, however, open
a story from another Grand View email
entitled, “Senator’s Gun Charges & Frogs
Are Croaking.” Big news. But I opened
that one because it had a story with the
headline, “Chippewa Ask 7th Circuit To
Allow Night Deer Hunt.” (Hunting deer at
night is illegal.)
The Chippewa indians around
Madison, Wisconsin evidently think they
should be allowed to legally shoot deer
at night, because, and this is the really
interesting part, they want to. I guess a
similar case could be made for me being
allowed to shoot deer year round, on that
basis.
The Chippewas make a good point,
though – they already shoot deer at night,
so the authorities should just go ahead and
make it legal. Why not? Matter of fact,
why have game laws at all? That would
make things a lot easier.
If the authorities cave, I’m thinking
they should also go ahead and let the deer
shoot back, like the moose did . . .
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Texas Tales
No news may be good news to some,
but old news is good news if you like Texas
history.
For instance, without having perused
the Nov. 18, 1840 issue of the Republic
of Texas-era Telegraph and Texas
Register, who
would have
known that
a nameless
newspaper
correspondent
penned the
following item:
“Fort on
the San Saba –
The old Spanish
fortress on the San
Saba, was discovered by
Colonel Moore, in the late
expedition, & found to be in
very good state of preservation.
Most of the walls were still standing
& a part of the timbers of the houses. The
fort could be repaired at a trifling expense.
It is about 100 miles from Austin and 70
miles above the mouth of the San Saba.”
Yeah, and the Alamo also was an old
Spanish mission. Converting it into a fort
hadn’t worked out so well only four years
earlier.
is to be developed as a guano mine and
health resort by some eastern capitalists.
The guano has been deposited during ages
by myriads of bats; while the pure air and
splendid water of the district form the
basis of the health feature.”
(Eagle Pass Guide,
Aug. 11, 1894)
Fast for the Times
This item proves once again that speed
is relative:
“New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 1st. –
The steamship Meteor has arrived at this
port from Galveston in thirty-two hours–
the quickest trip on record.” (Western
American, Dec. 20, 1851)
“Austin is going to have a dam. It will
be a dam good dam, and I am dam glad the
Colorado will be dammed. I don’t have
to pay a dam cent of the expense unless I
use the dam water and lights, don’t have
to work on the dam, so it’s none of my
dam business and I don’t give a dam.” (J.S.
Bonner, Harpoon, December 1911)
So Much for Mansion Security
Before the Interstates
“Stolen.” $25 Reward.
“A carriage horse, about 16 hands
high and compactly built, light bay color,
with white face. Has brand B L on right
shoulder, and is about seven years old.
This horse was stolen from the Governor’s
stable, on Monday night, the 17th inst.
The above reward will be given for
recovery of the animal.” (Austin Daily State
Journal, May 12, 1873)
Bats and Bikes
“Base ball and bicycling riding are
now the prevailing crazes in Marfa. Each
evening about twelve or fifteen lovers of
the national game can be found on the
grounds where an hour or two is spent in
the rather violent but healthful exercise,
while numerous bicycles flit about over
the town. We have quite a number of lady
bicycle riders now, and more are learning.”
(Marfa New Era in Eagle Pass Guide, July
28, 1894)
Rocksprings
“A dispatch from Rocksprings, the
county town of Edwards county says that
the Devil’s Sink Hole, an extraordinary
cave in the limestone rock whose entrance
is a large natural well some 300 feet deep,
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by Mike Cox
To Keep
Flies Off
“I see
someone wants
a remedy for
keeping off the
flies that bother
the cattle so bad. I
will send a recipe that
I have tried and know to
be good: Fish oil, two quarters;
crude carbolic acid, one pint; oil
of tar, ten ounces; oil of pennyroyal,
one ounce; kerosene oil, one quart. Mix all
together and apply with a brush or a rag.
Two applications a week will keep them
off. I used this remedy last year and this
and find it does lots of good and it doesn’t
cost very much. – Jas. Brock, Texarkana,
Tex.” (Unnamed Velasco newspaper, July
26, 1905)
Before Austin Was Weird
“Fort Worth bids fair to become as
famous as a highway gateway to Texas
as a railroad center. Half a dozen roads
aggregating in length several hundred
miles – the routes of which will pass
through this city – are now under
construction or their construction is being
considered. When finished they will tap
the most populated and richest district
of Texas, attracting thousands of tourists
annually.” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Sept.
4, 1913)
Crying Wolf?
“It is a real treat to meet a person these
days who is not a calamity howler. What
good does calamity howling do anyhow?
None of us are going to starve to death,
even if cotton is selling for a little old
measley 7 cents.” (Trenton Tribune, Sept.
11, 1914)
Correction
“Due to a typographical error, we
stated last week that Major General
Lemuel McGuffey was a battle-scared
veteran. This of course is a misprint.
General McGuffey is really a bottle-scarred
veteran.” (Fiesta Gazette, University of
Houston, 1948)
The new and improved fishing products
just keep on coming and one that caught
my attention, to the point where I had
to give it a try, is from the The Rockport
Rattler line of jigs. As their slogan says,
“They are a dinner bell for fish,” and it
doesn’t matter if it is day or night, it works.
I was out at daylight and had rigged a
jig and pig complete with the rattling head
and working in about 16 feet of water.
While I worked the rig over and around
stumps and other structure and picked
up three- and four-pound black bass in
about 15 minutes. That chartreuse rattling
jighead is now a permanent member of my
fishing arsenal.
Of course summertime problems that
plague midday anglers like sunstroke, burns
from touching hot surfaces on the boats,
and dehydration still exist, but the key is to
get out early and late and leave the midday
sun to “Mad dogs and Englishmen,” as
proclaimed in many songs through the
years starting with the 1931 Noël Coward
song by the same name.
There is no doubt that there is hardly,
if any, a bass angler that has not used a
Carolina rigged soft plastic and utilizes
the clicking sound to attract the bass.
However, bass are not the only fish that are
driven to attack the source of the clicking
sound and Carolina rigged soft plastics are
by Larry LeBlanc
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LARRY J. LEBLANC
the outdoor classroom
Pictured are two of the Rockport Rattler rattling jigheads. They come in many different size
and style jighead, colors, and hook sizes.
not always the most productive use of the
sound.
Rockport Rattlers have all sizes, shapes,
and colors of jigheads on hooks with the
rattling ball built into the head. Therefore
if a jig is called for with or without a soft
plastic tail, you have one available. As
any angler knows, the ways to rig a jighead
are limited only by the imagination of the
angler.
The Rockport Rattlers are great for
freshwater, from large ones for black bass
or hybrids, to the smaller ones designed
for panfish and crappie. This is the time
on one of our Texas lakes to drop down a
small, rattling jighead, with a chartreuse
and black tube worm on the back and
bring home some of the best freshwater
filets available for your table.
The saltwater angler also has the
choices of any sizes, shapes, and colors of
jigheads for any size fish you want to go
after and the specs and reds will soon have
you hiding to rig your line or they will be
jumping in the boat after your offering.
So folks, don’t just go out doing the
same old thing that occasionally reaps
you a harvest of fish. Get out and get
something new all over you. You will
soon be surprised how nice, peaceful,
comfortable, and productive night
fishing can be. The boat traffic is almost
nonexistent, no loud music with the base
begging for a 12-gauge switch to turn it off.
Get out of your comfort zone and tie on
a rattling jig with assorted tails and catch
the fish you haven’t been able to scare up,
except with a telephone or other sordid
devices, and have fun and fill your cooler
with the reward of a successful fishing trip.
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“Never Happens” Tells True Stories of Water Tragedies
New VideoWill Be Shown in Driver Ed Features Teens Talking To Peers
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has released
a sobering video aimed at motivating teens and young
adults to follow simple safety guidelines while boating.
It debuts in the wake of an unusually high number of
drownings and fatal boating accidents across the state in
recent weeks.
“The video, ‘Never Happens: True Stories From Texas
Boaters and Swimmers,’ is a compelling reminder to be
safe on the water by wearing a life jacket, learning to swim
and closely supervising children to prevent drowning,”
said Tim Spice, TPWD’s boater education manager.
“Thanks to the Texas legislature, which mandated the new
video and directed that it to be shown in driver education
classes, the message will be reaching some 225,000 15- and
16-year-olds annually.”
In the video, which will be shown to all teenagers
taking driver education courses, several teenagers who
witnessed or survived a boating accident or drowning tell
their tragic stories.
A Jet Ski accident changed the life of one of the
teenagers in the video, Zack Parker.
“Their jet ski crushed my knee into eight pieces,”
recalls Parker in the video. “Lacerated my spleen, liver and
pancreas. My aorta had… torn. I’m alive because I was
wearing a life jacket.”
Parker survived. A friend of Katy Copeland did not.
“They tell you what they did, how hard they tried,
“
“
Since May 9, at least 24 people have lost their
lives on Texas waters in boating or swimming
accidents worked by Texas game wardens, an
unusually high number of fatalities.
and that she just wouldn’t, she just wouldn’t come back,”
Copeland said. “And that’s what happened.”
Last year in Texas, 146 accidents were reported by
the U.S. Coast Guard, 31 of which ended with deaths.
Statistics show many of these tragedies could have been
prevented.
“The Coast Guard says that 90 percent of the people
who drowned in a boating related accident would be
alive if they had a life jacket on,” Spice said. “That’s
significant.”
State law requires that a personal floatation device is
available for each occupant of a boat, and children under
13 years of age are mandated by the law to wear one while
the boat or paddle craft is underway or drifting.
The new video resulted from HB 673, authored by
Rep. Tan Parker, with help from Rep. Lyle Larson to secure
funding for the project.
Stressed in the video are four basic precautions for
boaters of any age:
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Wear a life jacket. Most persons who have died in a
boating accident would be alive today if they had worn a
life jacket.
Use the ignition safety switch. Commonly called a "kill
switch," it stops the engine if you fall overboard. Don't be
stranded, or run over by your boat.
Learn how to swim.
Take a Boater Education course from TPWD: It could
save your life.
TPWD produced a 2:41 video news report about
“Never Happens” for use by news outlets. View the news
video on YouTube at http://youtu.be/P1TMSoS4OVo
For a high resolution download of the news video, go
to
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/files/video/, and look for
the file “May VNR_Never Happens.”
To see the full 10:36 “Never Happens” video, as it will
be shown in driver education classes, go to the TPWD
webpage at http://www.tpwd.texas.gov and click on
Boating and Safety.
It is mandatory for anyone born on or after Sept. 1,
1993 to obtain a boater’s education certificate before they
can legally operate a vessel with a rating of more than 15
horsepower. Anyone supervising the operation of a vessel
by another must be 18 or older and exempt from the
boater education requirement (born before 1993) or have
a boater education certificate.
For information about boater education courses, visit:
http://www.tpwd.texas.gov/learning/boater_education/
internet_courses.phtml
Boaters with the online course certificate may receive a
discounted rate from their boating insurance provider.
“You never think it’s going to happen to you or
anybody you care for,” says Jessica Montez, who lost a
friend to drowning.
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