Judi - Thanks for all this great informaion. For some reason I didn't seem to hear too much about it on the local news - maybe I was watching the spurs or off on another channel.

 The history of our state is very important. Ceil would like to go over to Goliad on March 29th. I would think it would be well worth the drive. Could be we may even begin to see some bluebonnets along the hiways on the drive over.

We do need to continue to tell people about our great state of Texas. Three of my inspections this week are people moving here from out of state.

Judi, what a great list of information!  I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Alamo a few years back, especially listening to the stories told by the guides about the history. 

Hi Carl, thanks for stopping by.  I love reading about the history of Texas.  Found some great links I have to go back and read.  Will probably be sharing some of the info with everyone.  :)

A drive to Goliad on the 29th would be nice.  I'll bet it's interesting to attend the re-enactment too.  I bet you will see lots of bluebonnets by then.

Lisa,  glad you enjoyed the Alamo tour.  I was there when my cousin came to visit in January.  We didn't have time to listen to the stories told by the guides.  I found lots of information while doing some research for this post.  I'll be sharing it later.

Judi - This is Ceil, I'm trying to link something for Carl from our blog to yours. I wanted to show just your name but the whole link comes up. Can you send me the info. on how to at Carl's realestateinspector@yahoo.com. As always, what would we do without you and all the AR's that have helped us.

Judi, I actually went and read your Texas Declaration of Independence! Something I probably never did in history class! Almost sounds as if they were declaring complete independence, not just from Mexico:)

Judi, how cool is that? There are so many neat things about our country that we don't know about or don't fully appreciate. Super post for your readers.

Howdy Judi

Remember The Alamo

and the Men who fought for TEXAS Independence

in 1836

 The Alamo as seen today

 Col. James Bowie

 Col. Davy Crockett

Judi what a fine post you have for the Grand State of Texas!

For the Anniversary of Texas Independence.

Have a good one

your friend

Dale

I wonder if they are doing anything at Washington-on-the-Brazos? I was busy working this weekend, so I did not check it out. They will give you a copy of the Texas Declaration of Independence there. Well, it is a nice drive from Houston, so maybe it is time to take the kids back up there again.

Karen, I think they were declaring complete independence.  Texas is a Republic it was never a colony of the U.S.  Interesting reading isn't it? 

Teri, thanks for stopping by.  I'm not originally from Texas but my home town in Louisiana is only 30 miles from the Texas/Louisiana State line so have always been interested in the Texas history.  Plus, my great great grandmother was originally from San Antonio -- so I do have roots here. 

Hey Dale!!  WooHoo those are great pictures you posted here!!!   I love them!!!   Thank you!!!   :))

Frank, there was a "Texas Independence Day Celebration" at Washington-on-the-Brazos on March 1st & 2nd.  I've never been there -- I'd love to visit.  Sounds like a great place to take the kids!

Ceil, I'll call you in a couple of minutes to see if I can help -- whew!!!   It's been a busy day!

Howdy Judi

I am glad you like them.

Heres a photo of a

Map of the Battle

Have a good one

Dale

Map of the Alamo Battle

Oh WOW!!   Dale, you must really love history!  You're finding all kinds of Texas history to share with us.

Howdy Judi

I like history very much!

My lady tells me I could open a library with

the collection of books that I have.

And it don't stop with just books

on history.

Have a good one

Dale

Judi - I thought I was "up" on much of that history while I lived there, guess I missed quite a bit!  I'll be following up with those links for sure!!

Jackie

Jackie,  I thought I was "up" on much of the history too but once I started searching, I kept finding more interesting information I hadn't read before!   I have a lot of information bookmarked so I can go back and read and probably share here.

Judi:

As I stated in my response on my blog... I have never met a woman that a man could boss that is why I selected you. Just be sure to pick weak men or children for me to boss around. Haaaaaaaaaaa

LOL Alan -- there's an echo on Active Rain tonight....it's here in Texas between San Antonio & Austin!!!!   LOL    My response is on your post...hahaha

Judi,

Great collection of TX info!  You know a lot about the state even though you're not from there originally.  Thanks for doing the research, you can show me these places when I visit.  :D

Yolanda, thanks for stopping by to visit my Texas Celebration post.  I don't think you can live in Texas without learning its history.  But, I've always loved history.

Good Morning Judi: - I told Carl I would monitor this morning while I was home. I just noticed the time that you and Yolanda made your comment - don't you ever sleep? Don't forget to go over to Eyes on Texas and vote for TEX, that's the name Carl came up with for the Mascot.

Judi:

Don't be too quick to dismiss the kid Idea. Lots of countries have found out how to use childe labor. Ha

Ceil, yeah, I've been staying up too late -- talk to you later, off to a meeting.

Judi, Just curious... what city/town are you from in Louisiana?  Thanks

Hi Shirley, I'm from Lake Charles, LA!   :)  

Howdy Judi

My friend!

Just want to tell ya, that I put

a link for this post in

Randy L. Prothero

post called

To Be or Not to Be Featured - 2nd Attempt

Have a good one

Dale

Dale, thank you.  I'll go check out Randy's posts now. 

Good post Judi,  Everything Texas, YEE HAW!!!!!

Hi Ricki,  thanks for stopping by!!   Got busy and didn't get to post my Remember the Alamo post.  Might go ahead an post it -- wanted to post it yesterday -- the Anniversary of the Battle at the Alamo.

Aloha Judi, I added a link to your blog post here:  To Be or Not to Be Featured - 2nd Attempt

Aloha Randy, Thank you so much for adding a link to this post to your post.  :)

Judi - I like this logo for the Lonestar Group.
Carl

Carl, you mean the Texas Map in the post?   Yes, I do too.

Carl, I found another one.  I put it on the site -- just testing it.  What do you think??

Judi - I love your post!  There are so many things going on in San Antonio!

Candy,  Thanks for stopping by this post too.  Yes, we do celebrate here in San Antonio -- wait until Fiesta!!! 

Judy,

I have said for years that the greatest catalyst for business is to plan a personal life.  Never fails.  I think, should things ever slow, we just announce that we are going out of town.  Make a really big deal out of it.  Then stay home and reap the benefits without the stress of trying to cram all the work into the one hour window before the car pulls out of the drive way or the plane departs.  Sounds like a workable plan.  We look forward to seeing you.

Derenda Grubb

Lake Charles, LA

That's exactly right!  Never thought about telling everyone I was leaving town, making a big deal out of it and then staying home!   That's pretty smart -- of course, we do plan a trip out of town, we really, really need to get away!!!  See y'all as soon as we can get there...