We went to "historic downtown" Bryan (small town right next to us) and saw band with a lady playing a bow saw. She used a violin bow on the saw and it sounded like an old lady howling. She and her band started playing a song and said, "Y'all know it, join in!" and everyone on the street joined in. I didn't know the folk song but I think that now I've experienced some true Texan culture, bow saw and all.
Turns out that it rains a lot here. Remember how everything's bigger in Texas? Well, when it rains it never drizzles. It dumps and pours. The pool almost overflowed this week, but I still went swimming. Guess I'm just a pool-deprived, sun-deficient Utahn that can't get enough.
Hope everyone is well. Keep in touch so you can hear our southern accents developing.
Love, Amanda
Hello.
Yesterday morning we went to this antique car show. There were old cars on display and everyone was just sitting under their canvas canopies and eating and relaxing (which means they were waiting to get drunk later on). And they were blasting country/oldies on the speakers. It was great (see pictures).
Some of you have inquired about my research internship. If you are having a hard time falling asleep at night, don't read this part until you're ready for bed. I am studying how traffic/street signs become less reflective the longer they stay outside in the sun. Apparently signs become harder to see when they get old, and you need to replace them. So next time you're driving at night and can see a stop sign or someone's green street sign, you can thank me. I'm working hard for the American people.
This Thursday through Saturday I will be at a conference near Houston. There's going to be a Texas hold 'em tournament on Thursday night. If any of you gamblers are good at cards, I can use a few pointers so that I won't be embarrassed.
I am still waiting for my belt buckle to quadruple in size (see picture).
Love,
Brad
You updated your blog! with stuff from a month ago! But I still loved it! Ya'll are great.
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