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Post by neferetus on Sept 14, 2007 12:44:00 GMT -5
According to TEXAS AMERICAN, over on thealamofilm site:
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Hello, Fellow Alamo fans and Bowie Knife collectors . . . please make plans to attend the Antique Bowie Knife Association Meeting and Show in conjunction with the Texas Gun Collectors Association Fall 2007 Show September 14-16 at the Crowne Plaza Riverwalk Hotel, 111 E. Pecan St., San Antonio, TX 78205. On the Riverwalk and just a few blocks from the Alamo, this is a venue that you will never forget and a chance to experience life today in Old San Antonio.
Among the exhibitors and sales tables, you will find some of the finest antique bowie knives exhibited and for sale anywhere in the world. The Antique Bowie Knife Association moves its meetings around the U.S. and they only meet in San Antonio about once every decade, so this is an opportunity to attend their show at the crucible of Texas liberty. Also, the Texas Gun Collectors Association exhibit and sales tables will feature many fine and rare Alamo period weapons.
This show is open to the public and hours are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday (September 14) and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday (September 15). There is a minimal entrance fee.
Please make plans to attend. You are all most welcome!
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Post by neferetus on Sept 14, 2007 12:44:59 GMT -5
Reckon I will mosey on down to San Antone for the show. Stay posted...
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Post by Greg C. on Sept 14, 2007 13:58:34 GMT -5
Sounds like fun! What better way to spend the weekend then surrounded by knives....
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Post by seguin on Sept 14, 2007 17:16:29 GMT -5
Sounds like fun! What better way to spend the weekend then surrounded by knives.... Surrounded by young beautiful naked girls, maybe? ;D |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 15, 2007 14:50:55 GMT -5
Well, I left the library here in New Braunfels and headed straight for San Antonio. Parked in the $5.00 lot across the street from the Crockett, then headed for the Gun Show at the Crown Plaza Hotel by following down the Riverwalk to Pecan, near Soledad. The show, I learned from an elevator maintenance man, was being held in a convention hall in the lower level of the hotel. When I arrived at the desk just inside the doors of the hall, I paid the $5.00 entry fee, got my official "Guest Badge" and then had my look-see. While I'd brought along a disposable camera I'd purchased at a Walgreens, upon arriving, I discovered that no pictures were allowed. Too bad.
Though the show opened at 1:00 PM, when I arrived at around 2:00 PM, all of the tables and exhibits had yet to be set up. Off to the left were two impressive looking display cases of Bowie Knives, but the only credit given on the displays was The Antique Bowie Knife Association. There were certainly more guns than knives on display, everything from a Colt Dragoon on up to one of Elvis Presley's Smith & Wesson's.
I browsed around the show for around 45 minutes but did not run into a single recognizable person. Just as I was leaving, catererers were rolling in carts of food for the Association members.
For all those interested in viewing, or buying antique guns and Bowie knives, the show continues now, through tomorrow afternoon.
Headed on back along the Riverwalk, near Soledad when I happened upon the twin Cypress 'sniper' tree. Legend has it that, during the siege of Bejar, December, 1835, a Mexican sniper perched in the 'V' of this tree shot Ben Milam near the Veramendi house, just across the river. I took a couple of photos of the tree, including one snapped from the tree itself, looking toward where the Veramendi House once stood. I will post the photos, just as soon as I get them developed.
Made my way down the Riverwalk to the Casa Rio Mexican Restaurant, near the Commerce Street bridge. At the commencement of the siege of the Alamo, Green Jameson and Albert Martin both had parleys with the Mexicans on a footbrige once located at this site. A lone Texian survivor hiding beneath the bridge was given up to the Mexicans by a washerwoman and shot, soon after the battle.
After having a scrumptious meal at Casa Rio (and after feeding the swarming ducks some corn tortillas), I headed through the Paseo del Alamo, to Alamo Plaza. Strolled the grounds of the Alamo, but did not run into anyone I knew. After paying my respects at the Alamo chapel, I took a few more photos of the grounds, before heading back to my car for the trip home. All in all, it was a pleasant, worthwhile afternoon.
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Post by Greg C. on Sept 15, 2007 15:03:03 GMT -5
Sounds like a lot of fun! (Especially the Casa Rio part...) mmmmmmmmmm
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Post by neferetus on Sept 15, 2007 15:11:24 GMT -5
Sounds like a lot of fun! (Especially the Casa Rio part...) mmmmmmmmmm Yeah, you just can't beat their 'regular plate'. Before arriving at Casa Rio, I'd decided to give another Mexican restaurant on the Riverwalk a chance, but after looking at the prices on the menu---$16.00 for a cheese enchilada dinner--- I opted for Casa Rio, instead. Their ' regular plate' includes a beef tamale, a cheese enchilada and some wonderful Chili con Carne---actually tender, melt in your mouth, chili flavored pot roast---Spanish Rice, refried beans, a green salad, with sour cream and fresh chips & salsa, all for the moderate price of $6.25. Can't beat that. |
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Post by Greg C. on Sept 15, 2007 16:44:07 GMT -5
I forgot what I had (same thing both nights we went) but it had an enchilada, soft taco, tamale, chile, beans and rice for like $7.99. Amazing portions for the price, couldnt even eat it all.
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Post by seguin on Sept 15, 2007 19:22:19 GMT -5
Stop, you guys! You´re making me hungry... ;D
Btw, what´s enchilada? Some kind of salad?
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Post by neferetus on Sept 16, 2007 13:46:02 GMT -5
Stop, you guys! You´re making me hungry... ;D Btw, what´s enchilada? Some kind of salad? An enchilada is a soft corn tortilla stuffed with cheese, or any kind of meat you like and then covered in a spicy red sauce. Sometimes there are olives and onions inside. When I make them at home, I use cheddar cheese, onion and olive filling, covered in green chile sauce and a dolop of sour cream. (Enchiladas are baked in the oven.) |
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Post by seguin on Sept 16, 2007 15:22:53 GMT -5
Thanks, Nef! Umm, that sounds delicious and healthy too. I must try one one day. We have a few places that serves Mexican food (who have never seen a Mexican)...
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Post by Cole_blooded on Sept 16, 2007 23:40:59 GMT -5
Is it really Mexican food there?  Speaking of Mexican food here in Texas, the big thing is Texmex! ;D TED COLE....aka....Cole_blooded  |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 17, 2007 11:52:06 GMT -5
Is it really Mexican food there? Speaking of Mexican food here in Texas, the big thing is Texmex! ;D TED COLE....aka....Cole_blooded True, Ted. But I have to admit, I do kind of miss the Californiano style Mexican food. The frijoles (refried beans) tend to be more firm, there's a lot more use of avocado and sour cream, and a crispy, gooey layer of cheddar cheese covers everything on the plate. I do however have a fondness for thick Texas tortillas and the boracho beans are out of this world, too. |
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Post by Greg C. on Sept 17, 2007 14:04:07 GMT -5
How can you not like a tremdous use of guacamole and cheddar cheese? But i usually scrape off the sour cream.
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Post by neferetus on Sept 22, 2007 14:17:16 GMT -5
Hark! There's a chili cookoff going on across the street at the Fair Grounds and I feel duty bound to check it out. Adios!
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Post by Greg C. on Sept 22, 2007 14:47:51 GMT -5
Hark! There's a chili cookoff going on across the street at the Fair Grounds and I feel duty bound to check it out. Adios! Enjoy some for me Nef! |
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Post by Cole_blooded on Sept 22, 2007 22:22:09 GMT -5
Neff be carefull how much chilli you try out or you may need to check your shorts when you get home! ;D TED COLE....aka....Cole_blooded |
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Post by neferetus on Sept 23, 2007 14:04:51 GMT -5
My mistake. It was merely a BBQ cookoff, with oildrum barbecue teams from across the state participating. The air hung full with savory flavored smoke all about the fairgrounds. As for myself, I had some sausage, pinto beans and baby back ribs. (The chili will just have to wait until next time.) Yes, life is rough in New Braunfels.
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Post by neferetus on Nov 13, 2007 1:15:54 GMT -5
 Here's a photo of just one of the tables at the antique gun and Bowie Knife show. |
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Post by Greg C. on Nov 15, 2007 18:06:11 GMT -5
Here's a photo of just one of the tables at the antique gun and Bowie Knife show. I wish I had those stacked in my closet right now...  |
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Speaking of Mexican food here in Texas, the big thing is Texmex! 
