My very first glimpse of The Alamo was on my honeymoon in July 1954. You all know how hot it is in Texas in July. My new husband and I were coming up from the valley (Rio Grande, that is) to visit our families in Wilbarger County, TX. We were driving a 1954 Chev Malibu (no A/C, not even one of those water window units attached to the window of the car). We had gone to an ice house, and bought a big bag of chipped ice to place in the front seat between us, as this trip was one of many hours. We stopped for a red light; perspiration was dripping from my arms and face. My groom said, "Oh, by the way, have you ever seen the Alamo?" "No," I responded. "Look over to your right, that is it." he said. I was stunned! For a brief moment, I did not believe he was telling me the truth. I recognized the shape and its outline...yes, this was The Alamo, but not the way I had it pictured. In school I was taught the way it was, not present day. I, too, had the geography and history of the ALAMO taught to me... as each Texas student is required to learn in public schools (even if you did cut your eye teeth on the history of our State, and it's battles for a Republic). I told him I thought it would be on the outskirts of town picturesque with a knoll, and maybe a parking lot for vehicles. Did I want a better look? Yes. He actually drove off our beaten path, (one block) and made a circle, around the block...clearly, he did not understand, I meant I wanted to get out of the car and go inside. But that would take too long! A couple of years later, he was assigned to Lackland AFB (San Antonio). I had no trouble finding The Alamo again, in spite of the streets and roads being in the form of a wagon wheel with spokes, I was then able to make the tour of our well known, and loved building, which stands for the struggles of a people determining self rule. Many years later, when I pass by The Alamo, I think of my first encounter and smile. Sally, you and I had something to learn. Mary/Aransas Pass/TX ----- Original Message ----- From: "sgvjada" <sgvjada@cox.net> To: <TXREDRIV-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 09, 2003 10:54 AM Subject: [TXREDRIV] Fw: The Alamo ca 1868 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: sgvjada > To: Jim Giddens > Sent: Friday, May 09, 2003 10:53 AM > Subject: Re: The Alamo ca 1868 > > > Hi Jim, > Thanks for the photo. I have to smile everytime I see a photo of the Alamo. > Being a big city girl, raised in Phila., but now living in New Orleans, had a chance to visit the Alamo several years ago. I thought we had to go way out in the badlands to see it. :) > I could hardly believe it was smack dab in the city of San Antonio with a two story Burger King across the street. I still can't think I was that naive. Guess I watch to many movies. > Also, my daughter-in-law's great-great something uncle died at the Alamo. I thought that was interesting. I am going to put this photo in with the page he is mentioned. > Thanks so much, > Sally > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Jim Giddens > To: Vivi Argyris-RRCo ; Tomi Jeffers-RRCo ; Tom Watson-RRCo ; Sarah Ragsdill-RRCo ; Sally Viada-RRCo ; Phyllis Carpenter-RRCo ; Pat Richardson-RRCo ; Noah Hale-RRCo ; Nina Lyons Tarver-RRCo ; Nellie Ollinger-RRCo ; Nancy Wolfgang-RRCo ; Mike Gibson ; MAXSHUMAKE@aol.com ; Louise Cornett Hannon=RRCo ; Lawrence & Sue Dale ; Kathy Hutchinson Mitchell-RRCo ; Julie Davidson-SRR Co. ; John Howison-RRCo ; Jim Giddens ; Jess Suttles-RRCo ; Jess Headley-RRCo ; Jean Adam Casey-RRCo ; Jan Brodie-RRCo ; Gwen Giacomelli-RR Gen ; Eddie Robinson ; Earl Cagle-RRCo ; DREW SLATE ; Doris Dykes-RRCO ; Donna Johnson-RRCo ; Donna Clark Johnson-RRCo ; Don Cardwell-RRCo ; Diane Miller-RRCo ; Darla Campbell-RRCo ; Cynthia Samples-E-link ; Charliene Wright Miller-RRCo ; Cathy-RRCo ; Carrie Pierce-RRCo ; Bonnie Shiro-RRCo ; Bob Moore-RRCo ; Beverly Presson-RRCo ; Betty Ward-RRCo ; Betty Beene-RRCo ; Barbara Wallis-RRCo ; Annette Cherry-RRCo ; Sam Embrey > Sent: Friday, May 09, 2003 10:01 AM > Subject: Fw: The Alamo ca 1868 > > > Opps, sent it first to the board. Sorry Cynthia. > Jim Giddens, > Paris, Tx > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Jim Giddens > To: Red River County Roots > Sent: Friday, May 09, 2003 9:59 AM > Subject: The Alamo ca 1868 > > > Red River Co Group. > Here is the picture of the Alamo ca 1868 that shows the hump over the entrance has always been there. It will not send to the board, so I am sending it through regular e-mail. > Jim Giddens > Paris, Tx > > > ==== TXREDRIV Mailing List ==== > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > -.-Spam and virus filtered by modusMail using Norman virus engine.-.-