Last week my wife and I visited Texas to meet up with our newly married daughter’s in-laws. Her hubby grew up in Texas, but the newly weds live in Alexandria, VA. The TX visit was a homecoming and a big celebration of their nuptials. While there, we stopped in Austin, TX to have a mini-GTG with Dzul and his bride. We had plenty of time to talk watches and eat great BBQ and Mexican fare.
As usual with our Forum group they were great hosts although they might have done a better job with the heat. Most days it was near 103 F (39.5 C). That’s too hot for this NE Yankee.
Jim lives in Taylor, TX not far from Austin. We took side trips to Austin and San Antonio. While in his hometown, Jim took us to probably the best BBQ place on the planet.
Muellers has been around in this location since 1949 and all the residue and grease from the smoke pits was fimly attached to the walls and windows. Since there was no AC, it was a hot place to be.
Can you taste the goodness?
The side trip to San Antonio was excellent. I lived there in the 1970’s, but had not been back for decades. The Riverwalk is the place to hangout and get some shade and great Mexican cusine.
Here is the Devine Ms. D with my wife and me at the Alamo.
And with Jim
We compared IWC’s while cooling down with a Texas size, giant iced tea along the Riverwalk.
Scenes along the Riverwalk
The highlight of the day for me was a genuine Mexican meal.
As we left Austin to head to the new in-laws we did the required table shot and wrist shot of our CFP’s.
Thanks to Jim and Ms. D for a wonderful, yet sweaty, visit with good friends. Next time, I’ll visit in January.
