Today was filled with some damn amusing stuff mixed with some incredible architecture and more interesting characters from Texas.
1. Glenn Goode's "Big People" - Gainesville, TX:
A wonderful collection of Big Johns and Muffler Men. Mr Goode came out and chatted with us for quite some time. In addition to the large pieces outside, in his garage he has the molds for these behemoths. Fun guy and proud of his big folks. Sadly we had our first techno glitch and all my photos went poof into the digital void...... Arrrgggghhhhh! Ack! In the name of giving you a taste, below are a few pics from Google-Land.
2. Next we were off to Decatur in search of the work of outsider artist B.W. Crawford. This took us to the local courthouse which also serves as the county history museum. In a room labeled "Special Collections" we found Mr. Crawfords pecan (yep the nut) sculptures. There were various scenes and individual characters. R's favorite was the four dogs playing poker. Way cool and wonderfully silly. In the same room there was thimble collection. Others had depression glass, toys and an eclectic variety of dolls. There was also another wacko Oddasee factor -- we shared our tour with three Buddhist monks; the real deal, I kid you not! Genuine monks from horizons far east of Texas.
3. Then it was off to Denton to find the "Petrified Wood Gas Station & Motel". Great old roadside attraction gas station with an adjoining motel and diner. Oldest parts of motel not open but The Whistle Stop diner was still available for Oddasee eaters -- ranking: 8 points. Yes at last we found a classic old diner. The food was awesome, real and big on quantity. I had the special roast beef with mashed spuds with other sides. Susan had a BLT. We both ate like Visagoths and still had to have a piece of the homemade cherry pie. Oink oink! And many points for ambiance. Even the waitresses and owner where time warps, loved it.
The we stumbled upon "El Castile". This architectural wonder was mind-boggling and we so wanted to knock on the door for an impromptu (albeit intrusive) tour.
Well that's the first installment from Day 11. Tomorrow we'll share one the most bizarre and humorous adventures we have thus far experienced......
Love and gluttony with a side of pie,
Rodney & Susan
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