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July 8, 2004 Ira,
I wanted to let you know that I am still around and still working on the Kelly/Kelley
Family History. Have made progress and now have Professional Genealogists in Salt
Lake City, UT at work on the history with me. More about that later. Dodie, Thanks for the genealogy update (not posted). For general information, our 3 x great grandfather was Tobias Kelly born in AL abt. 1805. He pledged and Oath to the Republic of Texas in 1837 and received 1/3 league of land in Coryell Co, TX. --Ira July 8, 2004 Glad to see you're back in the saddle. --Hugh D. Lester Hugh, Thanks. I hope I don't get throwed again. --Ira July 8, 2004 Ira, Good to have you back. -- JJackson Jan, Glad to be back & thanks for the donation. --Ira July 8, 2004 Dear Ira, First let me say, "welcome back". I've been wondering from
time to time where my monthly (monthly?) newsletter filled with new destinations,
adventures and witty writing has been. Now I know......... Jeff, First
let me say Thank You! If you will send me your address I'll send you a nice signed
and numbered print. (They don't sell anyway.) About Nigel the Land Rover... I didn't
know nothing about them machines. The salesman said "You interested in a good
deal on a used Land Rover?" "I already have a good Hog Dog what do I need
with another critter?" So he straightened me out on that score and and well...
there's no good excuse. But it'll be all mine sometime next year, then I can get the
windows to stay up without duct tape. July 8, 2004 Ira, I'm so glad
your Funny Bone is all healed up! WHY DON'T HE WRITE?
made me laugh out loud ... for a long time. (What a relief. I'm not the only one whose
plea's for "more time to pay" don't seem to translate well when I'm talkin' to
those new-found friends in India.) Linda, I'm
getting kinda lightheaded what with all the kind words and such from folks. If
I'da known this was going to happen I mighta quit writing for a spell some time
back. Truth be told it makes me want write more real quick like. Like Ollie
was telling me when I was stuck in the big middle of the last missive, "You've got
two personalities. Use one of them. Better yet, you do the alter-ego part and
I'll get this thing done quicker than thought." July 7, 2004 Hey
Ira! Well, I KNOW you will be OK NOW.....cause your back in the territory you love!
That - I can sure identify with! Ira, you get your strength from this
"Enchanted" land - so stay put - put on a big smile and enjoy life again!
I'm sorry about you and Holly - but life ALWAYS comes up with "Suprizes" and
sometimes they are great - and sometimes - they STINK! Pam, Thanks for the kind words. (blush) For the folks who were out of the old loop -- The Writer's Rendezvous was an annual event on Triple Creek Ranch for all of the writers for Enchanted Rock Magazine. Barbecue, beer, tall tales -- all of the rituals Texans hold sacred. Actually Cork and I have been planning a similar event: Tourin' Texas at Triple Creek Ranch. Anyone interested? (Details later.) --Ira July 7, 2004 Dear Ira: Sorry to hear about you "getting single again", however, it has been my experience that it isn't all a bad thing. But a truly good thing is that you are publishing again and we look forward to seeing you pop up on our screen pretty regular. --Jackie Wayman, Cleburne TX Jackie, Well, I've been throwed a time or two before and fortunately my funny bone is on the mend. --Ira July 7, 2004 Ira - Thanks for the plug in your letters to the editor. Also, I appreciated the "links" to your site and the opportunity to read some of your writings. After reading some of your experiences, I have decided to keep looking over my shoulder to see if you are following me in in effort to obtain material for your next writings. You know, "Dumb and Dumber" or "Whachawannadothatfor?". Thanks, Lyndell Rogers, Merkel (Abilene), Texas Lyndell, Who knows I just might be there. Remember, "If you don't care where you are you ain't lost." --Ira June 5, 2004 I
have read your article about all the events in Gruene, Texas, however, I am lodging a
complaint that I feel you should know about since you seem to "taut" the events. Lyndell, Jeez, I
don't know why you are all over me for something that happened at Gruene Hall. Yes I did
have a good time at Gruene Hall and I hardly feel responsible for something that happens
two years and five months later in a business I have absolutely no control over. Ira, Sorry to dump on you.
Perhaps you should think about re-visiting Gruene to re-validate your experience or
remove the site from the Internet. Lyndell, With your permission I will post your letter to the editor, my response and your reply which I appreciate. -Ira Ira, Thank you. You are welcome and I appreciate your kindness. --Lyndell May 24, 2004
Ira, What with life getting in the way, it just dawned on me that I
hadn't received your newsletter in a while. Checking in, I discovered you have been
going through major "life changes". Having done this myself SEVERAL times,
you have my sympathies and best wishes. Darlene, You don't need to subscribe again, I just need to get my head straight and write again. --Ira April 4, 2004 I have lived in Texas for the last 20 years but have seldom traveled outside the Dallas/Fort Worth area. It's time I got to know this wonderful state. I would enjoy receiving your newsletter. Thank you, Mike Funk April 8, 2004 Just was browsing through the internet and found one of your articles about your visit to Richland Springs in San Saba Co. It just occurred to me that I haven't gotten a newsletter from you in awhile. Are you still doing it or did I get dropped from your mailing list? Charlotte Epps Charlotte, You didn't get dropped. And I apologize to you and everyone else for the long delay. Please see the Commentary page... -- Ira March 23, 2004 Thanks! I love your site and look forward to recieving your newsletter. -- Rita & Ken March 4, 2004 Ran across your site by accident, looks very interesting, looking very forward to the news letter. --Johnny Shouse May 1, 2004 Child of Kerr County---finding this site is, well, actually finding an oasis in the Oregon rainforest. THANK YOU! --Clare February 8, 2004 Love the site! Best regards, G.D. Sanders February 18, 2004
Not only am I interested in your unique interpretations of my homeland of Texas, I am
thrilled to discover how many other people's lives were directly affected by the people of
1970's Luckenbach. Sara Lynn, Sorry but I don't have any. I once had some 8mm footage of Hondo and G. Kooch (?) pickin' and grinnin' on the Post Office porch, but it got stolen. --Ira February 28 2004 Were trying to locate information and pictures of six of our former sheriffs. We feel fortunate to have located as many as we have. If you feel you might run across some info and would like to pass it on, I would appreciate it. Also would like to get on the newsletter list. -- Nila, Llano Co Sheriffs Dept Nila, Thanks for joining up with Tourin Texas! I don't have any photos myself but I'll ask around and if any of the readers can help I'm sure they will. --Ira February 15, 2004 Please include me in your list to receive the newsletter. Love to "road-trip.: Thanks Judy O'Rourke January 29, 2004 Hi Ira, I happened across your Touring Texas newletter and of course it brought back more than a few memories---I am not sure if you will remember me- I bartended in Ben Archer's bar while in school there. I didn't finish at Southwest but went on to Tech and finished there in 78. I have been in Virginia since 85. I recently reconnected with Boyd and he visited me out here on the coast of Virginia a few times last year.....how time slips away... anyway, I hope you will add my address to your mailing list for the newletter and I hope this finds you well. Sincerely yours, Debra Brown Debra, I tended bar at Ben's Fat Friar's too and remember you well. Thanks for the note. BTW Boyd's letter is posted below. --Ira January 29, 2004 \\\/// January 27, 2004 Hello there. Absolutely love your website!!! Just found it tonight. We had to move away from San Antonio last year, and I miss it so much. Please add my husband and I to your e-mail list for the newsletter: Thanks! Stephanie |
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