tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post1039663835883313986..comments2023-09-24T05:20:52.920-05:00Comments on La Tejana: Refuge at the Forty Foot BeaverShellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-3457794932532210542012-12-09T20:07:49.301-06:002012-12-09T20:07:49.301-06:00Nancy: It's truly like an oasis in the desert!...Nancy: It's truly like an oasis in the desert!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-76565132834819710622012-12-09T20:02:01.998-06:002012-12-09T20:02:01.998-06:00The clean restrooms would be the draw for me! Soun...The clean restrooms would be the draw for me! Sounds like a traveler's paradise!Felt Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06780591740062565033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-89035699768061759432012-12-07T16:49:26.655-06:002012-12-07T16:49:26.655-06:00Theresa: I can't imagine that people could eve...Theresa: I can't imagine that people could ever eat that much jerky, but this place is packed with that stuff!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-6892945143700944732012-12-07T15:52:37.593-06:002012-12-07T15:52:37.593-06:00Not only do you paint a vivid picture, but you ele...Not only do you paint a vivid picture, but you elevate the ordinary. <br /><br />Jerky isn't this carnivore's dream! ; )Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-67629423413690218182012-12-06T15:41:15.662-06:002012-12-06T15:41:15.662-06:00Nas: There's much to be seen in the ordinary, ...Nas: There's much to be seen in the ordinary, I truly believe!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-8823831250912229092012-12-06T15:29:58.528-06:002012-12-06T15:29:58.528-06:00Loved your insightful post on an ordianary event! ...Loved your insightful post on an ordianary event! Romance Reader https://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-16712480611498249672012-12-06T14:50:31.778-06:002012-12-06T14:50:31.778-06:00Lydia: My siblings all used to accuse me of being ...Lydia: My siblings all used to accuse me of being nosy when we were growing up because of that very thing, but I like to call it "being interested".Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-18634103305590524042012-12-06T14:45:28.200-06:002012-12-06T14:45:28.200-06:00IT's so fun to eavesdrop on conversations like...IT's so fun to eavesdrop on conversations like that. I've never been to his place, but I'll keep my eye out if I'm ever down there. :)Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-86835637464309717472012-12-06T14:29:48.593-06:002012-12-06T14:29:48.593-06:00Jeanette: They are so worth the stop, if for nothi...Jeanette: They are so worth the stop, if for nothing else the marvelous bathrooms!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-65138648698907370972012-12-06T14:21:06.871-06:002012-12-06T14:21:06.871-06:00Oh, what fun! We rarely travel to Texas, but when ...Oh, what fun! We rarely travel to Texas, but when we do, I'll have to make sure we stop at a Buc-cee's. Thanks for sharing this delightful, full-of-senses story!Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-69688525564534352602012-12-06T04:23:36.807-06:002012-12-06T04:23:36.807-06:00Jamie: You would love it, I think, and the kids de...Jamie: You would love it, I think, and the kids definitely would. Thank you for your kind words- my brother used to call it "being nosy", but it is fun to me to notice those little things.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-9288803414321394882012-12-06T00:50:24.803-06:002012-12-06T00:50:24.803-06:00Hmmmmm....if we are ever on the road and see a Buc...Hmmmmm....if we are ever on the road and see a Buc-cees we'll have to stop!! I am amazed at the detail you notice. You make us stop and think about the world around us, to notice the little things. With that gift of seeing what most people don't see, you are obviously meant to be a writer. Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-49837149551125249432012-12-05T20:45:20.743-06:002012-12-05T20:45:20.743-06:00Jenny: Here's the pecans! And the cashews! And...Jenny: Here's the pecans! And the cashews! And the peanuts! Such a huge array of stuff. The mare was beautiful, and the trailer was incredible. I can't believe how luxurious they are now. I'm learning to take traveling better than I used to, and it's places like this that make the journey a little sweeter~Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-13988095415722006842012-12-05T19:36:42.808-06:002012-12-05T19:36:42.808-06:00Shelly, I love the dialogue! And I felt like I wa...Shelly, I love the dialogue! And I felt like I was right there with you. Please pass a warm cone of sugary roasted pecans! The mare made me smile so big. How wonderful for her to be cared for like a princess. Travel is such a part of our lives because of distant family that I really appreciate travel stories, journals and memoirs. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-50567453607141987422012-12-05T14:59:15.630-06:002012-12-05T14:59:15.630-06:00Annmarie: Great!Annmarie: Great!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-31195470700556938402012-12-05T13:06:20.902-06:002012-12-05T13:06:20.902-06:00I am always learning something about Texas from yo...I am always learning something about Texas from your posts!momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-38946852025071873202012-12-05T08:53:10.389-06:002012-12-05T08:53:10.389-06:00Betty: When we were growing up, my brother used to...Betty: When we were growing up, my brother used to call it "nosiness". But I do think the wonder is always there, just waiting to be found~Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-85539113692490317532012-12-05T08:38:29.176-06:002012-12-05T08:38:29.176-06:00What a wonderful gift you have for seeing and hear...What a wonderful gift you have for seeing and hearing the wonder in the ordinary! Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-21522350616521773172012-12-05T04:57:50.663-06:002012-12-05T04:57:50.663-06:00Orchid: Yes, these type of huge places seem to be ...Orchid: Yes, these type of huge places seem to be coming more and more popular here, my dear friend Miyako. This one sells so many types of specialty foods, but also lovely purses, wallets, even seeds to plant.<br /><br />It is a nice place to stop when we've been driving so long (well, my hubby drove, I was just the front seat passenger!)Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-52633584737793754982012-12-05T02:20:23.427-06:002012-12-05T02:20:23.427-06:00Dearest Shelly,
I was totally at a loss reading a...Dearest Shelly, <br />I was totally at a loss reading at first as I had no idea what Buc-ee's was(^^;) Oh, we have a couple of big convenience store chains here and kind of ubiquitous. They are literally convenient like you posted here. While the long drive, we stop to use the restroom and buy chewing-gum. Ours are not gas-station type, though. Interesting to read that you have same kind of stores as well.<br />Haha, I need to come back and enjoy reading your description about the each customer. It won't be enough just skimming once(^_^)v <br />Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako* orchid0324https://www.blogger.com/profile/01230850040531307075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-40296028218988292102012-12-04T21:43:47.810-06:002012-12-04T21:43:47.810-06:00Rita: I feel like I should be a tour guide for the...Rita: I feel like I should be a tour guide for them because I like their stores so much~Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-66752005756901387842012-12-04T21:43:06.334-06:002012-12-04T21:43:06.334-06:00Sandie: They are truly an experience!Sandie: They are truly an experience!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-13049087978520621502012-12-04T20:47:15.487-06:002012-12-04T20:47:15.487-06:00You made me feel I was right there with you guys a...You made me feel I was right there with you guys at Buc-ee's! :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-32860849691833772412012-12-04T20:41:06.996-06:002012-12-04T20:41:06.996-06:00I am glad to know this - but I have never seen one...I am glad to know this - but I have never seen one of those stores - wish we had them around here. sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-52444240685432399192012-12-04T11:12:20.994-06:002012-12-04T11:12:20.994-06:00Cindy: They're popping up all over the state n...Cindy: They're popping up all over the state now, but mostly they're in the southern part of Texas. There's a HUGE new one that just opened in New Braunfels. I'm with you- no soap in the bathroom means I won't eat what they serve.<br /><br />And yes! I was flabbergasted at who that was in your email! I amswered you back, but in case you didn't get it, his book was in my bag on Sunday during our trip. Wow- what you wrote about makes me admire him even moreShellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.com