Cowboys & Injuns

Back from a week in Texas. Never had to show my papers.

Just a days drive (albeit a long day) south and slightly west of here is the infamous Diatschenko B&B in Round Rock, Texas. A quaint little burb of Austin where all the houses appear to be made of brick or stone.

Here are the proprietors, handyman Vik and the head cat wrangler Anita.

There was engaging conversation, sightseeing, good food and a mostly sleeping cat.

We went to Ft Hood and I neglected to take any pictures. We visited the 1st CAV museum with static displays of ancient armored war machines and artillery. Inside there was a mini diorama depicting a combat assault in Vietnam. It was a local high school project that showed a lot of attention to detail. We noticed some historical inaccuracies but loved it anyway.

They also had an active horse calvary unit that does parades and shows. The members of the unit dress in authentic period uniforms and make their own boots and saddles. Their shows have mounted live fire (wax bullets) demos. I can’t believe I didn’t get any photos. Guess I’ll have to go back.

There were cowboys and a gift shop with lots of CAV stuff.

I finally own a real Stetson.

I always thought these hats were only authorized for the 1st of the 9th Air Cav. Seems they were quite popular and became “authorized” for much of the CAV. I only have two pins on it; the crossed sabers and a “Pouvior” (unit pin for the 227th) on the back. I may add a CIB and aviator wings someday.

We went to a public park with a pool that is basically a slightly tamed section of a small river that flows through Austin.

This tree needed some help.

On the way back I stopped at Buc-ee’s; a travel center that doesn’t have room for eighteen wheelers.

The little sign reads “NO 18 wheelers”

but it does have over 100 gas pumps.

And more than 30 urinals (no waiting).

This is one half of their Bar-B-Q/Smokers and ice machines out front.

Inside it is not your typical connivence store. They have over 20 different types of jerky.

And a complete smoked meat bar.

I know what you’re thinking. “This he takes pictures of and nothing from Ft Hood.” And, “what’s this bit about indians”, you say?

There were Indians.

Lots of beautiful Indians.

There were also Can Am’s.

And Triumphs.

Even a Victory.

They had Harleys too but no pictures.

Meanwhile, back in Blue Eye the squirrels are hibernating and the birds cleaned out the feeder while I was gone. Time to catch up on the EPL, tie some red rigs and get some writing done.

Highs in the mid 60s with lows around freezing. Perfect!

Stay warm.