Question for the Texans on the forum: While at breakfast this morning, with my friend bhamer, he asked where in Texas our property is. I told him Riviera. I asked him if he thought...

Richard Rowland

While at breakfast this morning, with my friend bhamer, he asked where in Texas our property is. I told him Riviera. I asked him if he thought anyone on this forum, living in Texas, knew where Riviera is. He answered in the affirmative. I have my doubts. So, no cheating by any means, before answering. Do any of you know where Riviera is? A, yes, has to be backed up with knowledgeable, geographic, references of the area.

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

Why would anyone care where you live?

Richard Rowland wrote:

While at breakfast this morning, with my friend bhamer, he asked where in Texas our property is. I told him Riviera. I asked him if he thought anyone on this forum, living in Texas, knew where Riviera is. He answered in the affirmative. I have my doubts. So, no cheating by any means, before answering. Do any of you know where Riviera is? A, yes, has to be backed up with knowledgeable, geographic, references of the area.

Richard Rowland

A similar question could be: Are you a Texan? If not, don't show your ignorance, mind your own business.

archie bunker Loc: Texas

Richard Rowland wrote:

While at breakfast this morning, with my friend bhamer, he asked where in Texas our property is. I told him Riviera. I asked him if he thought anyone on this forum, living in Texas, knew where Riviera is. He answered in the affirmative. I have my doubts. So, no cheating by any means, before answering. Do any of you know where Riviera is? A, yes, has to be backed up with knowledgeable, geographic, references of the area.

I do know where it is. Not because I've ever been there, but because here in Amarillo, we received a misrouted shipment of vet supplies going there a while back. I looked it up so that I would know which hub to forward it to.
It's way down by the southern tip, in the Corpus area.
That's what I know.
Prolly about 12 hours of hard driving from me.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Richard Rowland wrote:

While at breakfast this morning, with my friend bhamer, he asked where in Texas our property is. I told him Riviera. I asked him if he thought anyone on this forum, living in Texas, knew where Riviera is. He answered in the affirmative. I have my doubts. So, no cheating by any means, before answering. Do any of you know where Riviera is? A, yes, has to be backed up with knowledgeable, geographic, references of the area.

In South Texas, not far below Kingsville and east of Falfurrias, Texas. May I assume you fish in Baffin Bay? Friends used to travel near there on their way to Padre Island. Like Arch, I'm less familiar with it than I am simply aware of it.

Richard Rowland

archie bunker wrote:

I do know where it is. Not because I've ever been there, but because here in Amarillo, we received a misrouted shipment of vet supplies going there a while back. I looked it up so that I would know which hub to forward it to.
It's way down by the southern tip, in the Corpus area.
That's what I know.
Prolly about 12 hours of hard driving from me.

You are, a ways from Riviera, archie. And you're correct. Whenever anyone asks me where Riviera is, I always reference Kingsville, Kingsville is a bit north. I'm surprised at the number of Texan's that aren't aware of where Kingsville is or don't seem to know of Kingsville. But then, Texas is a big place. However, there is only one King Ranch, I expected all Texans to know or have heard of it.

archie bunker Loc: Texas

slatten49 wrote:

In South Texas, not far below Kingsville and east of Falfurrias, Texas. May I assume you fish in Baffin Bay? Friends used to travel down through there on their way to Padre Island. Like Arch, I'm less familiar with it than I am simply aware of it.

Hey slat! Where ya been? Ain't seen ya in a while.
Heck, you're right there by it, aren't ya? I mean, it's only a couple of inches away from you on a map!

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

I am not a Texan, but I was stationed in Texas twice. In fact, I have some real good memories of Texas. Texans are polite, especially in mixed company, and would never be unnecessarily rude to anyone. And my question remains, why would anyone want to know where you live?

Richard Rowland wrote:

A similar question could be: Are you a Texan? If not, don't show your ignorance, mind your own business.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

archie bunker wrote:

Hey slat! Where ya been? Ain't seen ya in a while.
Heck, you're right there by it, aren't ya? I mean, it's only a couple of inches away from you on a map!

Been out of sorts, mostly with my computer. But, even on a regular travel road map, Lake Whitney is more like a foot or more from Riviera.

BTW, Richard, don't believe anything Bahmer says about either Marines or the lowly Squids.

Richard Rowland

slatten49 wrote:

In South Texas, not far below Kingsville and east of Falfurrias, Texas. May I assume you fish in Baffin Bay? Friends used to travel near there on their way to Padre Island. Like Arch, I'm less familiar with it than I am simply aware of it.

No, I don't fish, Slat. But, I'm well aware of the location. There's the famous Kings Inn, there, and a couple of other establishments. One of those establishments is a small redneck bar called "Sams place" that we frequent from time to time.

If you ever get down that way, be sure and check out the Kings Inn. It's world famous for its seafood fare. One thing though, they make you remove your hat when entering. LOL.

archie bunker Loc: Texas

Richard Rowland wrote:

You are, a ways from Riviera, archie. And you're correct. Whenever anyone asks me where Riviera is, I always reference Kingsville, Kingsville is a bit north. I'm surprised at the number of Texan's that aren't aware of where Kingsville is or don't seem to know of Kingsville. But then, Texas is a big place. However, there is only one King Ranch, I expected all Texans to know or have heard of it.

I've been to Kingsville myself once, years ago. And any Texan who doesn't know about the King ranch should be shipped to Oklahoma.

That area is serviced by our hub at Corpus, so those 4 boxes were probably worn out by the time they finally got there, if they ever did. I sent them back to Dallas, who probably sent them to Houston, who probably sent them back to Dallas, who then sent them to Austin, who probably reported them damaged beyond repair, and sent them back to Dallas.
The freight business is a strange animal.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Richard Rowland wrote:

No, I don't fish, Slat. But, I'm well aware of the location. There's the famous Kings Inn, there, and a couple of other establishments. One of those establishments is a small redneck bar called "Sams place" that we frequent from time to time.

If you ever get down that way, be sure and check out the Kings Inn. It's world famous for its seafood fare. One thing though, they make you remove your hat when entering. LOL.

I am reminded of the scene in 'Giant' where Rock Hudson gets his clocked cleaned by the owner of that small diner. As you probably knew, that movie was based around the famous King Ranch.

Richard Rowland

Why would anyone care that you were stationed in Texas, or care about your memories? You can't help yourself can you, you just walk right into it every time.

Richard Rowland

slatten49 wrote:

I am reminded of the scene in 'Giant' where Rock Hudson gets his clocked cleaned by the owner of that small diner. As you probably knew, that movie was based around the famous King Ranch.

Yeah, now that you mention it, that would be a good movie to rewatch. Thanks.

Richard Rowland

slatten49 wrote:

Been out of sorts, mostly with my computer. But, even on a regular travel road map, Lake Whitney is more like a foot or more from Riviera.

BTW, Richard, don't believe anything Bahmer says about either Marines or the lowly Squids.

LOL. Okay, I'll Keep that in mind.