Still in Gail Texas. But, I had a visitor this week! My little wife came from Forney Texas to visit. She spent a long weekend with our youngest granddaughter Abby, while her folks, Bubba and Sis went to San Anton Texas for a little vacation before school starts. She was able to put the little travel trailer in order. We now have 2 places to live. One normal size and one small size.





We were able to get a little shopping in while she was here. We went to Post and bought some knives for the trailer at a antique mall. We also found the Gail Wal-Mart open one day. We spent some time in there just looking at all Mr. Wilson has to offer. Karen was able to find some old plates to paint on.

I might say, after going inside, it's safe to say, he has at least one of everything. I took several photos of the inside and found it to be very organized.










We also made it to the local museum. However, it wasn't open. I'm thinking they just moved everything over to Mr. Wilson's Wal-Mart.






Wish you were here............................

Gail Texas

I have found myself in Gail Texas. Where is that!? you ask. Well, it's in the middle of no where. You can't even buy gas here! The only store in town has never seen a credit card, and they don't sell gas gas! I guess that question has been ask enough for the proprietor to buy a sign that says " We don't sell Gas". Cash is king. I have parked my newly acquired travel trailer in the local RV park at Gail Texas. But, when I need gas or anything after 5 PM, I have to drive north to Post, 32 miles, West to Lamesa, 32 miles, East to Snyder Texas 32 miles, or South somewhere, 42 miles. The top photo is "Down Town" Gail.

I wonder sometimes when I travel to different places, 'why do people live here' or 'how do you end up in a place like this? Most of all, 'what do these people do for a living? We all end up somewhere, I guess. Each of us have a long list of reasons why we are where we are.

This is a photo of the Gail Wal-Mart. This is an actual store. He opens up on Thursday and closes on Saturday afternoon. I haven't had time to shop there yet, but I am going to if I am here long enough. You could also use this as an "I Spy Photo" too. He has one of everything, some may work.

So, how do you think this guy ended up in a place like Gail TX, with a store full of used up stuff? He could have grown up here, and his family never threw anything away. I guess he could have been passing through town and ran out of gas. Found out they don't sell gas in Gail, bought a local junk store. I'm open to ideas. So put your ideas in a comment and lets see how many ways this could happen.

I'm sure some folks have a plan and actually know where they are going and why. I know that Missionaries plan where they go and how long to stay and all that. But, for me, I just don't know. Seems like I have found myself in a place that I like very much, have all I could ever ask for, and still I wonder, 'is this where we are supposed to be?'

The RV park in Gail is for sale, and I am low on gas..................................

Wish you were here....?

Aliasville Texas

Chances are, you have never been to Aliasville Texas. As a matter of fact, you probably never even heard of it. I talked to folks that lived 30 miles away, that didn't know where it was. Well that's where I have been the last couple of weeks.

The photo on the left is really all that's left standing. I think it was some kind of store in the past. It is abandoned now. Just next door to this building is the Clear Fork of the Brazos river. (lower photo) There was some kind of mill or something here at one time. Now all they do is fish from the bank near the mill or what ever. There is a Baptist church on the hill and a restaurant! Someone has taken an old house and re-modeled it in to a little restaurant. I have worked in this area before and never knew about it. We always brought a lunch or went without. Then the day I left, I heard it was here. So this trip I have taken advantage of it. It has old wooden squeaky floors, old tables and chairs, but fixed really nice. It even has a claw foot bathtub in the bathroom. They also have Bed and Breakfast near by.



So if you ever in North Texas around Possum Kingdom Lake, drive over to the Aliasville restaurant and mention my name and pay cash. Try the shrimp, or chicken, and they have great hamburgers.... the coconut cream pie is great, and the chocolate cake is.... well, its good.

Wish you were here.........