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Townes was born on this date. (Original Post) Dyedinthewoolliberal Mar 2021 OP
Thanks for sharing. bmbmd Mar 2021 #1
I babysat for his son once Skittles Mar 2021 #2
And, since this is the anniversary of all things Alamo, bmbmd Mar 2021 #3
yah! Dyedinthewoolliberal Mar 2021 #4

bmbmd

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1. Thanks for sharing.
Sun Mar 7, 2021, 03:55 PM
Mar 2021

I've met his son J.T. a couple of times. He is one of the most interesting men I've ever known.

bmbmd

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3. And, since this is the anniversary of all things Alamo,
Sun Mar 7, 2021, 06:15 PM
Mar 2021

Last edited Sun Mar 7, 2021, 07:08 PM - Edit history (1)

any Texan worth his guacamole knows the historic value of this song. This is an amazing arrangement of the tune (played by fife and drum) which led the Texicans to victory in the Battle of San Jacinto.

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