Amtrak adventure from LA to TX and Back again was GREAT! At times there were difficulties and inconvenience (I had to sleep sitting up one night), but mostly very, very good. There was beautiful scenery, I got a lot of knitting and napping done... I even continued my job search and conducted telephone interviews.... I couldn't have asked for a better adventure.
It was great to see family, pay respect to my cousin's memory and meet new friends of both the 2 and 4-legged variety...
Boxes of family photos helped everyone remember good times with Lynn.
This photo proves my cousin Elaine brings a whole new interpretation to the concept of "Time Out Chair".
Below, the Harvey sisters are just as beautiful and wonderful as ever.
Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets mean I must be in Texas.
(Sadly, we just don't often have the clouds necessary for
a pretty sunset in LA.)
Below is a view of Dallas from the train, featuring the infamous school-book depository and grassy knoll. OOps! No it's not... we've passed it.... ohwellfine....
The country around Big Bend was AMAZING... just like riding through an honest-to-goodness western.
Mom makes the best fried fish on the planet! Ask anyone who's eaten at Aunt Chuck's and they'll verify. Daddy's success as an amateur angler gives her all the practice she needs. Uncle Mac and Aunt Chuck, what a team!
The musical tribute and celebration of Floyd's life at Antone's (Home of the Blues) was AWESOME. It was a Great Austin crowd. Excellent entertainment (Jimmy Vaughan, Lou Ann Barton, Omar Kent Dykes). A great time was had by all and it was so great to see so many of Lynn's friends and family in one place....I can't remember ever being in a nicer crowd.
Was that a special light shining down on Omar as he played the blues???
hmmm... I wonder....
hmmm... I wonder....
Jimmy Vaughan singing with soul...
Lou Ann Barton - Singing on her birthday.That was a nice gift!
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