Farm Tour - November 20, 1999
by Ruthie Burks
The Farm - Most of the Road Relics met at the Texas Department of Transportation big circle drive on North IH35. There was Vic and Jan Donnell, Bob Blackwell, Connie Speir, Corky and Stan Stanley, Kent and Sara Spreen (all the way from San Antonio) Garon Hite, Moton Crocket, Gary and Barbara Baker, Kay and Dan Bowen, Mary Ann and Jerry Corona, Dave and Kathryn Turner and Jay and myself.
From there the happy honkers headed north down the interstate and with everyone having their big “red rear end identification sticker on,” we cruised! In Round Rock we exited and got on the service road and picked up Roger and Jo Robinson and Linnelle Wilson and Merlyn Meyer. In Georgetown we picked up Rosella and Alan Pringle and a stray which turned out to be Earl Watson, who joined our club when we got to the farm. We stopped at a brand new Antiques and Collectibles store and everyone had a good time looking. I did hear of some buying also. At the farm Greg and Nancy Herbert along with Shelby joined us. After we started eating, Jim Beauchamp drove up. Good I cooked up some beans so the vegetarian got to eat.
Once they arrived at the farm everyone spread out all over and relaxed. The dinner bell sounded and Earl Watson lead us in prayer and we headed to the chili pots. Thanks to Rosella for helping make the chili. Thanks to Jo and Jan for bringing the corn bread and fresh veggies. Next year I will delegate more, but this year I felt well enough to handle most of it. I believe here was a tie for the Queen Chili Title. One was a Texas Chili and one was a northern state Chili. Both went fast. We had cake and ice cream for dessert and then we sat around and visited. We did see a big black fire off in the distance so we assumed that Bo Franks got lost (or was too scared) and cooked his Chili on the side of IH35. We sure missed him. My car was safe though.
There was a silent auction on two jars of Dill Pickles to help defray the cost of the party. I just knew this would be the best way to help cover the cost. BUT . . . when I got home, Vic Donnell, who was the high bidder, got his pickles, BUT . . . the Chili Queens did not get their money!!!! There is a bounty out for Vic. If you see him, please turn him in for "pickle snatching." We just can't let him roam free when he would do this to two poor women just trying to pay for their party. He could steal your pickle and just be running around with this silly grin on is face. Track him down!
We really enjoyed everyone coming out to the farm. It is very primitive and everyone can vouch for that. There was a little house with a half moon on it and it was well used, pure country! Next year we may have a hay ride!
Primitive, in deed.