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Some of the graphics on this page are animated. You may have to refresh the page to activate them. It depends on your browser. "A TEXAS TALE" A Bit Of Texas Brag 
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A Texan died and ascended into Heaven ..... 
St. Peter met him and welcomed him saying, "You will certainly enjoy Paradise." The Texan shook his head sadly and said, "I always thought that TEXAS was Paradise."  St. Peter said, "Well, let me show you what we have to offer." He took the Texan to an area that had a beautiful river flowing through it with wildlife and flowers everywhere. "Isn't this beautiful?", asked St. Peter. The Texan replied, "Yes, Sir, but not as pretty as the area around SAN ANTONIO."  Somewhat ruffled, St. Peter took him to another area where there were rolling hills, whitetail deer and bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush everywhere. "Now," said St. Peter, "Have you ever seen anything so wonderful?" The Texan paused and said, "Well, Sir, it's beautiful alright but it doesn't hold a candle to the TEXAS HILL COUNTRY in the springtime."  Becoming more upset, St. Peter then took the Texan to a beautiful white beach, with gentle waves, and an azure sky. "NOW, have you seen anything this beautiful in Texas?", St. Peter asked. The Texan smiled and said, "I guess you've never been to SOUTH PADRE ISLAND."  At this point, a very frustrated St. Peter took the Texan to a large rock. On the side of the rock was a huge iron door. St. Peter opened the door and they stepped into an elevator and started going down.  As they descended, it grew more and more hot. When the elevator door opened, it revealed the fires of Hell. St. Peter said, "Okay, have you got anything in Texas that can top THAT?" The Texan thought a moment and shook his head. "No, Sir, but I know a couple of ol' boys down in HOUSTON who can put that thing out for ya." ("Red" Adair and his crews, based in Houston, became legends in the fire-fighting business.) %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Paul Adair 1915-2004 Paul "Red" Adair died in Houston, Texas, of natural causes at age 89. His exploits fighting oil well fires around the globe made him a household name. He gained global fame in 1962, when he tackled a fire at a gas field in the Sahara, a feat later retold in the John Wayne film, "Hellfighters". %%%%%%%%%%%  I'm glad you stopped by! ~~~~~~~ Music: Beautiful, Beautiful Texas |
