Lots of BLF'ers from Texas...

[DB_Custom (Dale)]

Been eating HEB groceries for every one of my 54 years. It’s just THE place to get the best, freshest, groceries.

Lately I’ve discovered Paqui chips, the Ghost Pepper chips are sensational! Made in Austin, easily found at WalMart, got the wife picking up more even now…

Brisket MUST have some mesquite wood under it, best cooked over charcoal of coarse. Roasted corn on the cob, baked potatoes, tomatoes and peppers grilled with the mesquite, oh Yeah!

[TexasLumens]

At least some of you folks have HEB or some other choice…. In Amarillo, we had a supermarket chain called “United”. It was great fo many years. Then…. Albertsons purchased United and they have ruined it just like they did their own Albertsons name. So, for major stores, we have Walmart and what is still called United…but is Albertsons. Some of our local owned smaller grocery stores are much better to shop in. We shop with them as often as possible. TL

[carmantl]

Hi all, as a native Tennessean, I am sure everyone in Texas knows why Tennessee is nicknamed the Volunteer State, you are all very welcome. I love Texas almost as much as my home state!

[gchart]

One of my favorite toys (/projects) was built with pride in Dallas, TX almost 70 years ago

And no, TA, it’s nowhere near your 1500-2500 HP requirement. The flathead V8 in this baby is rated at a whopping 110 HP.

[saabluster]

@sac02

@sac02

I like fast cars, though my preferences tend to lean towards German precision rather than American muscle. I like going fast around corners more than in a straight line.

Here is the build album for my current DD, a Mazda5: it’s a six-speed minivan and I turbocharged and put AST suspension on. I also have a thing for wagons, my previous DD was a nice e34 Touring with an M5 drivetrain swapped in. But I have two kids under 5, so the minivan is the right tool for the job at the moment.

I autocross the Mz5 and people get a kick out of seeing it lapping with two kids car seats in the back (Recaro brand of course). And not to toot my own horn as a driver too much, but my minivan and I have embarrassed a good number of proper “sports cars” on the track and on the street.

It appears I forgot to put the link to the album in my post.

BUILD ALBUM HERE

Had me two Mazda5s. A 2010 and a 2012. Great cars but man were they slow. I came from many years of owning turbocharged Saabs so the Mazda’s lack of torque took some getting used to. Considered turbocharging it but there just wasn’t enough time or money for that. That is a beautiful build. :+1:

[saabluster]

@tatasal

@saabluster

Being a Texan I guess I am required to check in. Representing Garland.

Hi Michael,

I’m glad to see you around here in BLF!

Thanks tatasal! Good to see you too. Even if you aren’t a Texan.

[keltex78]

So how about some Texas Gulf Coast fishing? I love taking a week off and spending it fishing the surf at Crystal Beach. I still haven’t had any great fishing, but still have fun. Best catch I’ve had down there was a 37” Red, in the surf, fishing with live mullet. Unfortunately, I don’t have a picture of that one handy. Most recent trip down, I caught a smaller ~30” red, but we also caught several of these smaller shark:

When I’m not catching fish, I’m walking the beach hunting shark teeth:

[JasonWW]

@keltex78

So how about some Texas Gulf Coast fishing? I love taking a week off and spending it fishing the surf at Crystal Beach. I still haven’t had any great fishing, but still have fun. Best catch I’ve had down there was a 37” Red, in the surf, fishing with live mullet. Unfortunately, I don’t have a picture of that one handy. Most recent trip down, I caught a smaller ~30” red, but we also caught several of these smaller shark:

Oh yeah, I remember eating shark caught at crystal beach. A nearby fisherman caught a small one and gave it to us. It’s good eating. I haven’t been back there in years. Maybe I should.