tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post3734239682490229481..comments2024-01-09T17:48:45.910-06:00Comments on Travis Erwin: Amarillo -- My Town MondayTravis Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-30209482525667042052009-08-29T17:53:21.907-05:002009-08-29T17:53:21.907-05:00I can't seem to get motivated without you :0(I can't seem to get motivated without you :0(Lyzzydeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16696932806108871836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-91415781340180349312009-08-29T17:18:41.202-05:002009-08-29T17:18:41.202-05:00I kinda miss MTM, too. HAven't had time to pos...I kinda miss MTM, too. HAven't had time to post my own...debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676300309029588465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-26126573329424727692009-08-28T00:55:27.275-05:002009-08-28T00:55:27.275-05:00Good on ya' for talking up your friend's b...Good on ya' for talking up your friend's book. I think I'll step away from the contest. Seems to me that your Texas-based readers would be most interested in winning (not to mention, most likely to get the questions right. ;))Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-7031461641858500972009-08-26T22:31:18.420-05:002009-08-26T22:31:18.420-05:00Congratulations to Ron! I just love it when someo...Congratulations to Ron! I just love it when someone comes up with an amazing idea...it sounds like Ron did!Jan Maderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15028376414981383091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-67444349956427766412009-08-25T16:41:07.974-05:002009-08-25T16:41:07.974-05:00Very very nice!
Congrats, Ron and amarillo!
Aloha...Very very nice!<br />Congrats, Ron and amarillo!<br /><br />Aloha-<br /><br /><a href="http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Comfort Spiral</a>Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-5015703765056978262009-08-25T10:12:53.469-05:002009-08-25T10:12:53.469-05:00Congrats to your friend Ron. Very cool news indeed...Congrats to your friend Ron. Very cool news indeed Travis. I just had a friend move to Amarillo and she might like this bit of history. And it looks like I am little late getting to the answers so I will not cheat and just write down what they said but good luck to all those who entered and I know you will pick two good winners.Mr. Shifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061232966394052314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-58786212879093249652009-08-24T21:20:16.913-05:002009-08-24T21:20:16.913-05:00Old postcards are a great way to see the past in l...Old postcards are a great way to see the past in living proof.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-3696735575020658602009-08-24T20:03:18.256-05:002009-08-24T20:03:18.256-05:00Ok, since I'm FROM Amarillo, I had better rep-...Ok, since I'm FROM Amarillo, I had better rep-ree-zent here!<br /><br />1) The city of Amarillo, was originally called ___Oneida______? I believe anyways...I somehow remember a reference to it WAYYYY back in HS..<br /><br />2) Amarillo was once known as The ___Helium____ Capital of the World. <br />I think that was a load of crap. What? A big ol' spire looking thing and a teeny tiny museum thing over there by the park? Sheesh.<br /><br />3) Amarillo has four public high schools. I'll give you name of each and you provide rest nickname. <br /><br />Amarillo High ___Sandies____ <br />Caprock ___Longhorns______<br />Palo Duro ___Dons______<br />Tascosa ___Rebels_______<br />..and you forgot one!<br />Highland Park Hornets!!! Good ol' HPHS...ahhh...memories<br /><br />4) If I tell you to meet me at The Golden Light chances are we are going to __have the best damn burgers in the world!_____.<br /><br />5) "The Tactless Texan" is better known as __one who spits on the other dude's boots??__<br /><br />ok, totally freaking clueless on this one!. lmao!Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08450957933670172989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-26972669469709342072009-08-24T19:29:26.401-05:002009-08-24T19:29:26.401-05:00I like the idea so much, I'm going to buy the ...I like the idea so much, I'm going to buy the book!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14546882686381428986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-71043647729473847482009-08-24T17:03:18.684-05:002009-08-24T17:03:18.684-05:00I just love those postcards! I love flipping throu...I just love those postcards! I love flipping through local history books. They're the best history books of all.Spy Scribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299551957327543491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-9933538148666871792009-08-24T17:00:40.104-05:002009-08-24T17:00:40.104-05:00Wow those pictures are great and interesting :) I...Wow those pictures are great and interesting :) I have a friend who just got published his book is out now I am thinking of getting it. <br /><br />I love contests can I be the judge? hahaPhatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694684931757245608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-64721596261604632852009-08-24T17:00:30.446-05:002009-08-24T17:00:30.446-05:00What a wonderful book! Congrats to your friend - p...What a wonderful book! Congrats to your friend - please tell him to enjoy all the moments.<br /><br />I'll order his book when it comes out :)Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-47241895512569554442009-08-24T15:34:08.396-05:002009-08-24T15:34:08.396-05:00What a Neat book! I just love old postcards, and ...What a Neat book! I just love old postcards, and congrats to your pal for getting his passion into print. Coolness!<br /><br />So the quiz- AMARILLO:<br /><br />1) Was originally called in native langauge Sawagansetta Jaxie-Ahoo, meaning "We stopped here when the horse died."<br /><br />2) Was once known by typesetters nationwide as the Upper Case Capital of the World<br /><br />3) - The Amarillo High Voices, named for the helium industry's noble legacy.<br /><br />- The Caprock Poprocks, re-named during a cutesy 80's phase when students were being allowed to vote and name their schools after hippos, et al.<br /><br />-Palo Duro Hard Sticks, because in TX, we like to maximize ESL and bilingual educational opportunities.<br /><br />- Tascosa Sack Tacos- A yummy mascot that's terrifying to quarterbacks. Just try to say it 4x fast without stuttering in fear.<br /><br />4) Meeting at the Golden Light means we're drinking rum runners until we see our own halos.<br /><br />5) Now that's just too easy to bother with.Clare2ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06105229820107294986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-15222106586887762342009-08-24T15:07:48.107-05:002009-08-24T15:07:48.107-05:00very neat idea...my town monday. cool. :)very neat idea...my town monday. cool. :)Jeannie Campbell, LMFThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958943404601029395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-12263626277147207542009-08-24T12:29:22.249-05:002009-08-24T12:29:22.249-05:00I've got no idea what the answers to most of t...I've got no idea what the answers to most of those questions are, but I'm guessing that the Golden Light is either a drinking or a dancing establishment. Am I smart or what?<br /><br />Sounds like a really good idea for a book about a city. I'd love to find one like this about my own hometown.Mary Witzlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458299046574564155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-71495706274495679422009-08-24T11:31:25.136-05:002009-08-24T11:31:25.136-05:001) The city of Amarillo, was originally called _On...1) The city of Amarillo, was originally called _Oneida_.<br /><br />2) Amarillo was once known as The _Helium_ Capital of the World. That was actually self proclaimed.<br />But then again Texans tend to be a bit big for their britches.<br /><br />3) Amarillo has four public high schools. I'll give you name of each and you provide rest nickname. <br /><br />Amarillo High _Sandies_(Blow Sand, Blow...away!) <br />Caprock _Longhorns_<br />Palo Duro _Dons_<br />Tascosa __Rebels_<br /><br />4) If I tell you to meet me at The Golden Light chances are we are going to _eat, drink & be merry as we sing "God is great, beer is good and people are crazy"_.<br /><br />5) "The Tactless Texan" is better known as _Editor Gene Howe_. If only we had such writers and editors today, maybe we the readers would have better wisdom.milbernfamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10918195191960998271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-18712419121653892802009-08-24T10:56:06.747-05:002009-08-24T10:56:06.747-05:00Neat postcardsNeat postcardsCharles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-25801746898348832002009-08-24T10:27:17.810-05:002009-08-24T10:27:17.810-05:001) The city of Amarillo, was originally called ___...1) The city of Amarillo, was originally called ___Oneida, and Ragtown______?<br />2) Amarillo was once known as The ____Helium____ Capital of the World.<br />3) Amarillo has four public high schools. I'll give you name of each and you provide rest nickname.<br /><br />Amarillo High __Sandies_______<br />Caprock ___(Craprock)_Longhorns____<br />Palo Duro _Dons________<br />Tascosa ____(Trashcosa)Rebels_____<br /><br />4) If I tell you to meet me at The Golden Light chances are we are going to __a cafe to eat, or a bar to drink_________.<br /><br />5) "The Tactless Texan" is better known as ____me, a lot of the time.________.<br /><br />I didn't remember them all!cI have to have that book though, one way or another, thanks for bringing it to my attention.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-47944758064358031772009-08-24T09:48:13.032-05:002009-08-24T09:48:13.032-05:00I love the old time postcards. It's so cool l...I love the old time postcards. It's so cool looking at advertisements from long ago!Monnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998729112903749621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-78744204372999796342009-08-24T09:10:54.444-05:002009-08-24T09:10:54.444-05:00I am going to have to own this book!I am going to have to own this book!Deborah Elliott-Uptonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-27831491944714331862009-08-24T08:38:02.956-05:002009-08-24T08:38:02.956-05:00Travis,
An MTM well worth waiting for! I love the...Travis,<br /><br />An MTM well worth waiting for! I love the postcards.<br /><br />As to the quiz--what dizzblnd said! ;)<br /><br />TerrieTerrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-26364846121757380802009-08-24T06:23:27.718-05:002009-08-24T06:23:27.718-05:00No cheating peoples! ;)No cheating peoples! ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869448149679702821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-59118264721242046972009-08-24T06:23:09.791-05:002009-08-24T06:23:09.791-05:00I am so happy you brought MTM back in your posts. ...I am so happy you brought MTM back in your posts. I have missed them and your MTM are the only ones I read.<br /><br />Great pictures and a wonderful idea for a book. Your friend is brilliant and I hope he profits greatly from it.<br /><br /><br />As for your questions<br /><br />1. Loa Amarillos<br />2. Helium<br />3.Amarillo High Sandstorms<br />Caprock Longhorns<br />Palo Duro Dons<br />Tascosa Rebels<br /><br />4. restaurant and bar<br />5. Gene Howe? Did you mean TexaN?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869448149679702821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-78721914047251201092009-08-24T05:39:09.129-05:002009-08-24T05:39:09.129-05:00Oh, and I mentioned you and fishing in MTM post!Oh, and I mentioned you and fishing in MTM post!Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-62637607683395797572009-08-24T02:17:07.285-05:002009-08-24T02:17:07.285-05:00What a great idea for a book! I bet it will be an ...What a great idea for a book! I bet it will be an interesting signing!Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.com