Texas Fall/Winter thread!

Western · Feb 28, 2012

Thanks Jim, I will use standard fence on 3 sides, but was considering something on the one side I could easily remove, to get the tractor in and out ,( backing in and tilling my way out)

jinman · Feb 28, 2012

txdon said:
Jim, does the netting keep out all critters (except for the raccoons)?

Don, after putting the netting up, we discovered small holes down next to the ground. One of my cantaloupes was half eaten one night and I set a trap with the opening right at the hole in the netting with the remains of the cantaloupe as bait. The next morning I had a possum in the trap. So I never established what made the holes in the net, but losing more veggies was never a problem after that. I never repaired the small holes, so I'm sure critters could come in if they wanted. I suspect that the 'coons got so much to eat at my deer feeder that they weren't hungry enough to test the fence.

Western · Feb 29, 2012

Fellas, I'm wondering if we will even get a Spring, or just jump into summer?? The weatherman said this front will blow through, but the result will be warmer temps?? Today will be incredibly nice, then tomorrow is in the 80's. Be nice to have a month of 50* nights and 70* day's. I just hope the "Texas Heat" thread does not have to be revised, we don't need a repeat.

I have also noticed allot more "bugs" than I saw last year, the moths are booming right now.

Bird · Feb 29, 2012

I think we just about skipped Winter; don't know yet about Spring.:laughing: This morning I put a fresh coat of Thompson's Water Seal on the plywood "deck" I put on my little 5' x 8' mesh floor trailer. Gotta help grandson move Saturday and the forecast high of 65 sounds pretty good for a moving day.

bindian · Feb 29, 2012

Bird said:
I think we just about skipped Winter; don't know yet about Spring.:laughing: This morning I put a fresh coat of Thompson's Water Seal on the plywood "deck" I put on my little 5' x 8' mesh floor trailer. Gotta help grandson move Saturday and the forecast high of 65 sounds pretty good for a moving day.

That is something else I need to do to the deck. With the recent draughts we have(are having) I did not pressure wash my decks last year and truly need washing and resealing.
hugs, Brandi

Bird · Feb 29, 2012

bindian said:
That is something else I need to do to the deck. With the recent draughts we have(are having) I did not pressure wash my decks last year and truly need washing and resealing.
hugs, Brandi

What do you use to reseal it? I'll be doing mine again in the next month or so, but it's pretty quick and easy to apply Sherwin-Williams Deckscape with a roller.

bindian · Mar 1, 2012

Bird said:
What do you use to reseal it? I'll be doing mine again in the next month or so, but it's pretty quick and easy to apply Sherwin-Williams Deckscape with a roller.

Bird,
I bought a gallon of Thompson's water seal a couple of years ago. I am going to use it this year.
hugs, Brandi

two_bit_score · Mar 4, 2012

Beautiful day today. Went over to Llano and ate at Coopers BBQ.

A good BBQ joint.

Brisket, ribs, turkey and sausage.

Cooked the right way.

A meaty rib.

Granddaughter loved the beans.

Llano River at the Inks bridge.

Bird · Mar 4, 2012

How long has Cooper's BBQ been there. I think it's been more than 30 years since we ate there.

two_bit_score · Mar 4, 2012

Bird said:
How long has Cooper's BBQ been there. I think it's been more than 30 years since we ate there.

Thirty years that I know of Bird, exactly how long, I'm not sure. We had some turkey, one rib and some sausage left over that sure was good today for Sunday lunch.

The Salt Lick is my all time favorite but Coppers is good BBQ.

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jinman · Mar 4, 2012

I have a friend with his own airport and private plane who flies to Llano a couple of times per year just to eat at Coopers. I suspect he is really bored and just wants to go flying. That would be some expensive BBQ if that were the only reason.

NativeSon · Mar 5, 2012

jinman said:
I have a friend with his own airport and private plane who flies to Llano a couple of times per year just to eat at Coopers. I suspect he is really bored and just wants to go flying. That would be some expensive BBQ if that were the only reason.

Any reason to fly is good and really good BBQ is worth a trip no matter how far. I'll even go to Dallas (and I don't like that trip) for Sonny Bryan's over on Inwood. A better trip is to Lockhart or Taylor where both have several World Class BBQ joints to choose from.

Charlie

two_bit_score · Mar 6, 2012

NativeSon said:
Any reason to fly is good and really good BBQ is worth a trip no matter how far. I'll even go to Dallas (and I don't like that trip) for Sonny Bryan's over on Inwood. A better trip is to Lockhart or Taylor where both have several World Class BBQ joints to choose from.

Charlie

Next time you get the idea to go for BBQ in Taylor (although Muellers is some of the best) go on down the road to the Salt Lick next to the Dell Diamod. I personally prefer the original Salt Lick at Driftwood but the Dell Diamond location is the next best thing. It is good.

I'm planning a trip to Franklin's in Austin sometime soon. It was written up in Texas Monthly recently and my son says it's great.

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NativeSon · Mar 6, 2012

two_bit_score ....... love the Quote!!!

The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome becomes bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance. Cicero 55 BC

Greece has the same problem it has now.........at the time of Christ.
Didn't work then .........ain't working now.

Charlie

Western · Mar 6, 2012

I had some decent BB-Q while working in East Texas Monday. Called "Texas Best Smoke House" surprisingly good and at a Shell travel plaza ta-boot!! I have eaten at two of them on I-20 near Tyler and Kilgore. Large portions and a 3 meat combo was only $12:thumbsup:

BTW, It is windy as heck! Storms on the way!!

NativeSon · Mar 7, 2012

Western said:
I had some decent BB-Q while working in East Texas Monday. Called "Texas Best Smoke House" surprisingly good and at a Shell travel plaza ta-boot!! I have eaten at two of them on I-20 near Tyler and Kilgore. Large portions and a 3 meat combo was only $12:thumb'vesup:

BTW, It is windy as heck! Storms on the way!!

I've got to look for that place next time. I was in Tyler yesterday and when I was by "Stanley's" the lot was full and you couldn't get in, so I passed it up. Later I ate at my favorite Tacoria in Tyler "El Lugar". A #7 burrito and it was great!!! A #7 & a Dr Pepper was $5 and change.

Charlie

Western · Mar 7, 2012

NativeSon said:
I've got to look for that place next time. I was in Tyler yesterday and when I was by "Stanley's" the lot was full and you couldn't get in, so I passed it up. Later I ate at my favorite Tacoria in Tyler "El Lugar". A #7 burrito and it was great!!! A #7 & a Dr Pepper was $5 and change.

Charlie

Charlie, I think the one on the East bound side is at exit 570a?? East of Tyler, closer to Kilgore. The West bound one is on I-20 in Longview, in front of the newer Super 8 Motel. They also have a Sonic in the travel plazas , so that sign will also be on the marquis.

EddieWalker · Mar 7, 2012

I just heard that the storm that is supposed to hit tomorrow is holding together and expected to be something big. We're expecting 4 to 6 inches with flooding in areas.

My small pond is about a foot low, so this should fill it up and then some, and my big pond is still three feet low, not counting what I'm planing to raise it up to. The big lakes are about 3 feet low also.

I'm getting my mowing done today because it's going to be awhile before I can get to it again!!!

Eddie