Blogs from Beaumont, Texas, United States, North America
For those who have asked about the grave marker at Pipkin Park
Published: November 19th 2011North America » United States » Texas » Beaumont
November 18th 2011
Please note the following: John Baptiste Chaison was born August 7, 1745 in Nova Scotia, but migrated to France when his country was ceded to England. He returned to America when the American Revolution broke out and served with Colonel Benedict Arnold at the Siege of Quebec, General Lafayette at Brandywine. He was wounded at the Battle of Eutaw Springs, but recovered to fight with General Lafayette at Yorktown. In 1832 he migrated to Jefferson County, Texas, where he died on July 20, 1854. He is buried in the Jirou Cemetery located north of Beaumont, Texas. The cemetery was abandoned when the freeway was built, and a church was built over the site of his grave. A DAR grave marker was placed on his grave site in 1944, but the marker was moved to Pipkin Park ... read more
October 16th 2011
We left New Orleans with our belly full and we were saturated with the fast pace lifestyle of New Orleans. We drove to Beaumont Texas, a small city of 110,000 population and settled in our hotel about 2 miles north of Downtown. Then we went out in search of a restaurant and arrived on Crockett Street which is a popular place to go according to our travel guide booklets . We got out, took a few pictures and started to look around for people. Ok, it felt like the twilight zone. There was no a soul out there, nor any cars driving around. We saw 2 police cars driving around in the 5-10 minutes we were downtown. I had the strangest feeling and it felt eerie. We decided to leave and find a place where it ... read more
Mardi Gras 2010 in Southeast Texas
Published: January 25th 2010North America » United States » Texas » BeaumontJanuary 25th 2010
For all out there that want to see one list of Mardi Gras activities, I've compiled what I could find from all the area websites I could find. We're experiencing several holidays and traditions in a short period this year. Least of those is not Mardi Gras! Fat Tuesday this year is February 16th. This is always the day before Ash Wednesday. Texans do not generally get the day off from work for this special holiday. Some of us are jealous for those in our neighbors of Louisiana who do. Our Golden Triangle area of southeast Texas is hopping with Mardi Gras activities at this very moment. Floats and costumes are being assembled, trinkets to throw from the floats and to share with the masses are being readied, King Cakes are being baked by the thousands ... read more
Dove hunting, gambling and more fun!
Published: September 8th 2009North America » United States » Texas » Beaumont
September 7th 2009
I have indeed kept busy this summer from my southeast Texas home base. Since returning from the Yucatan of Mexico mid July I have been having a lovely time with friends in many different locations. I've visited and engaged in lively conversations, lain by pools enjoying the weather, hidden from thunderstorms, given a friend a tour of our local out of the way sites, dined with many friends, enjoyed friends in their environments of Pearland, Houston, Friendswood and, most recently, gone dove hunting in Uvalde strictly as an observer on my part with friends. Taking pictures hasn't been high on my priorities simply because I get to enjoying myself so much that I forget to! I'm always sorry that I didn't and kicking myself about it or rather the lack of. George was in from EG ... read more
Tracee Buffaloe-Vince Price Wedding
Published: June 8th 2009North America » United States » Texas » Beaumont
June 8th 2009
George and I traveled to Victoria Texas for the wedding of Tracee and Vince this Saturday. Believe it or not I didn't cry too much. It was a beautiful wedding and Tracee was stunning. Vince was very smart too in his wedding gear. I will have to return to Victoria to discover all the wonderful things in, around and about the area. There simply wasn't time this trip. We breezed into town for the 2:30 wedding and left the next morning at 7:30. George is catching a plane Monday for his return to work in Equitorial Guinea, so he had lots to do on Sunday. I'll hush now and show you pretty pictures of the joyous occasion although some are not of a practiced photographer quality. ... read more
March 12th 2009
March 11, Wednesday We spent much of the day wandering around the French Quarter, looking into the many shops, and having coffee while listening to live jazz on the sidewalk. We went back to the Hotel St. Pierre for the afternoon, relaxing in the courtyard, reading and catching up on email. Weather was gorgeous again today. Supper at a little corner restaurant, combo of Shrimp Creole, Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice and Jambalaya. Yummy stuff - very tasty, and not simply overheated spices. March 12, Thursday Packed up all the goods on Bear, each time it seems we are a little better at space utilization. We just can't let that get us thinking we have more room for more stuff. We were on the road by 9:30, pretty early for us lately. Running the coast roads, ... read more
St. Patrick's Day in Merida Mexico Next Month!
Published: February 28th 2009North America » United States » Texas » Beaumont
February 28th 2009
Tuesday, March 17th, any year is St. Patrick's Day, though sometimes celebrated on another day if it occurs on Sunday. This is due to the fact that it falls almost always during the Lent season. It just so happens that two friends and I will visit the wonderful Yucatan of Mexico this St. Patrick's Day in Merida, Mexico this year for that celebration. Celebrations of the Green are not new to Mexico. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and is acknowledged by Irish and others alike. It is an official Christian festival and of some other denominations. Because it almost always falls within the Lent season, some of the religious faithful are pardoned from certain Lent restrictions, such as eating meat on Friday should it fall on that day of the week. The San ... read more
Pictures Not Shared Before - Pine Tree Lodge
Published: February 12th 2009North America » United States » Texas » Beaumont
February 12th 2009
These pictures are from last summer and for a special reason - my friend, Phyllis', birthday! We ate, had a little refreshment and danced. Pine Tree is a great 'resort' for entertainment, food (which is most wonderful) and recharging yourself. Hurricane Ike got them pretty bad and they've been closed since that September event. According to their website / myspace, they are still trying to reopen come March. Let's hope they do. I miss their catfish and music! If you've never gone there - shame on you! They are right down the street and 'round the corner from most anyplace in our area. LaBelle seems a long way when you're headed there, but once traveled, it's nothing! Entertainment on the patio is on Sunday afternoons. I usually make a reservation for just any ol' table (unless ... read more
Pictures Not Shared Before - Wild in Sabine Pass
Published: February 13th 2009North America » United States » Texas » Beaumont
February 12th 2009
These photos were taken by Mike Devine who worked with me in 2008. They are from the Sabine Pass and Jefferson County areas. Our wildlife is varied here, to say the least, and this is just a sample of one variety and some of the landscape you can encounter here. Enjoy, but watch where you step.... read more
