Archive: Out and About

Huffhines Recreation Center

Posted on: Oct 16, 2013        In: Out and About        With: No comments
Dear friend Carolyn, who loves and cares for me, strongly urged me to join her for water aerobics.  Carolyn began attending water aerobics this summer, and she loves it.  She raved about the exercise, the instructor, and the friends she has met.  To be honest, Carolyn was insistent.  She knew I had been walking and […]

Restored 1935 Conoco Gas Station – Shamrock, Texas

Posted on: Oct 15, 2013        In: Out and About        With: No comments
While driving home from Pampa on Interstate 40, we saw a billboard encouraging us to visit Shamrock, Texas to see the Historic Conoco Tower Service Station.  There were several claims to fame for this service station – “Listed on the National Register of Historic Places” and “As seen in movies.” “P-l-e-a-s-e.  It is only a […]

Five Guys

Posted on: Oct 14, 2013        In: Out and About        With: No comments
Five Guys – Burgers and Fries.  That is what the sign says. That is just about it.  This is a burger joint that serves burgers and fries. (Plus a few hot dogs and sandwiches.)  Five Guys has a simple menu that focuses on hand made fresh food, and the food was good. We visited the […]

Ben Franklin – Stephenville, Texas

Posted on: Oct 9, 2013        In: Out and About        With: No comments
Do you remember the Ben Franklin stores?  Back when, they were a type of five and dime variety store.  Then some of them changed, and many of them closed.  If my memory is correct, Michael’s (MJ Designs) began as a Ben Franklin store.  This said – There is still a Ben Franklin Store in Stephenville, […]

Greek Food Festival 2013

Posted on: Sep 28, 2013        In: Out and About        With: No comments
Many moons ago Ever-Lovin’ and I stumbled upon the Greek Food Festival when the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church was located in East Dallas at Swiss and Apple.  It was serendipity – an unexpected pleasure.  We loved the food, the dancing, and the atmosphere. Many moons later we continue to enjoy the Greek Food Festival […]

Kitt’s Kornbread Sandwich and Pie Bar

Posted on: Sep 24, 2013        In: Out and About        With: No comments
Minetta of storytelling fame had a recommendation.  I love recommendations, and this one was a winner.  The review had been published in the Dallas Morning News about a restaurant called Kitt’s Kornbread Sandwich and Pie Bar.  Yes, they serve cornbread sandwiches.  Since Carolyn, Minetta, and yours truly were in desperate NEED of some fun girlfriend time, […]

Safety Rest Areas on Highway 287

Posted on: Sep 21, 2013        In: Out and About        With: No comments
Ever-Lovin’ and I appear to feel an obligation to check out the Texas Safety Rest Areas.  Ever since Super Sister’s husband Paul told me about them, we have been hooked on visiting these mini-museums.  (Click HERE and HERE and HERE to see earlier post about other Safety Rest Areas.) On the latest trip across the Panhandle Plains […]

White Deer Land Museum – Pampa, Texas

Posted on: Sep 20, 2013        In: Out and About        With: No comments
2:00 – Tour the White Deer Land Museum Remember the Pampa High School Class of ’63 Reunion?  On the program was listed the tour of the White Deer Land Museum.  “Might as well go”.  So we did, and were we surprised – amazed – and educated.  Even Ever-Lovin’ said he learned something about his hometown. […]

Ann’s Dungeon

Posted on: Sep 16, 2013        In: Out and About        With: No comments
First let me tell you.  I was so impressed.  When we arrived to visit Ann and Bob recently, Bob was cooking dinner.  Ann had had a big day of tests to affirm that she continues to be cancer free, and he thought he would cook her dinner.  Sweet Mother of Pearl.  That is about the […]

Paciugo – Gelato

Posted on: Sep 9, 2013        In: Out and About        With: No comments
Summertime in Dallas, Texas – It is hot.  It is humid.  It is miserable. I have a suggestion for you.  Take my advice, and you will feel better – I promise.  Here is what you do.  Head over to one of the Paciugo (Pa-choo-go) locations around town, and savor a cup of cool, smooth, creamy […]