Tag Archives: Travel

A Train to Catch…

Posted on 16 Aug 21 by rcmckee

Wednesday of last week, I read an email newsletter from a local business magazine publisher. It included an item that Union Pacific Big Boy #4014, the world’s largest operable steam locomotive and the sole trackworthy example of a special fleet … Continue reading →

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Rosenberg RailFest Reprise

Posted on 29 May 17 by rcmckee

The weather forecast for this last weekend messed up several half-formed plans, but early on Sunday Morning I noticed that it was Museum Discovery Day at the Rosenberg Railroad Museum. Perfect. I like Rosenberg, it’s “out of town” but not … Continue reading →

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Just a quick update

Posted on 01 Apr 17 by rcmckee

And not actually a joke, never mind the date. With a little help from the folks at Auto Anything, Rommie actually got herself hitched, more or less. Still a couple of minor bugs to work out – the wiring connector … Continue reading →

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Well, this year is off to a GREAT start….

Posted on 30 Jan 17 by rcmckee

Those of you who follow my Instagram (@rcmwandering) or Facebook feeds might be aware that the current north-bound trip to Fort Worth to do Mom-related stuff went South rather abruptly. The first part of the trip went well enough, but … Continue reading →

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One more for the end of the year..

Posted on 08 Jan 17 by rcmckee

Okay, this one’s been burning holes in the HD for almost a month now, so I guess it’s time to throw it up here. Last post I mentioned that I was in the FW/D Metroplex for family reasons (a thing … Continue reading →

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Willkommen – Christkindl Market

Posted on 13 Dec 16 by rcmckee

The calendar said I was going to the Tomball German Christmas Market this weekend. Unfortunately, as for many of us, the calendar failed to take account of the reality of life with aging parents, so instead I wound up at … Continue reading →

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Oops….

Posted on 30 Jun 16 by rcmckee

Says right here in Blogging for Dummies that I need to post regularly, certainly more often than every couple of months. Of course it also says that when you’ve been blogging for several years and your regular audience is in … Continue reading →

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In Training

Posted on 01 Aug 15 by rcmckee

I started to notice murals on my first major trip south – they’ve been a big part of the political and artistic landscape in Latin America for centuries, from the earliest civilizations we know of right up to now. (Simon … Continue reading →

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Harris County Courthouse

Posted on 06 Sep 11 by rcmckee

The Harris County Courthouse, originally built in 1910, was renovated sometime during the late 50s. According to historians and conservators, the renovation was if not botched at least not particularly desirable from a conservation standpoint. Consequently, over the last several … Continue reading →

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