Big Bend Basin Birthday Blessing 

The Glad Hatter takes a 3,157 mile, eight day trip to Big Bend National Park and the Texas Hill Country 2006 GL1800 Gathering in Marble Falls and learns that there is a lesson in the blessin'. You can read the rest of the story at Glad Hatter Corner on the cropmc.org home page.

Once upon a time on his birthday, the Glad Hatter left home in search of a new hat...
Once upon a time on his birthday, the Glad Hatter left home in search of a new hat...
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... He arrived in Alexandria to pick up Rich at 7:30 am on Mar.11,2006.
... He arrived in Alexandria to pick up Rich at 7:30 am on Mar.11,2006.
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Rich admired his fine machine and kewl trailer, Rapides Parish Colesium, Alexandria.
Rich admired his fine machine and kewl trailer, Rapides Parish Colesium, Alexandria.
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Protecting the Glad Hatter's backside, Jasper, TX.
Protecting the Glad Hatter's backside, Jasper, TX.
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Rich and nephew, Carl, Bryan/College Station, home of the Aggies
Rich and nephew, Carl, Bryan/College Station, home of the Aggies
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Dropped trailer and mounted cooler at beautiful, refreshing Creekside Campground, Marble Falls
Dropped trailer and mounted cooler at beautiful, refreshing Creekside Campground, Marble Falls
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Sunday breakfast spot, Old Spanish Trail in Bandera, Mar.12
Sunday breakfast spot, Old Spanish Trail in Bandera, Mar.12
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Pecos River Gorge, US 90 'tween Del Rio and Langtry.
Pecos River Gorge, US 90 'tween Del Rio and Langtry.
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No Muddy Water here.
No Muddy Water here.
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Home base for our West Texas excursions.
Home base for our West Texas excursions.
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Alpine Alumni and another Glad Hatter.
Alpine Alumni and another Glad Hatter.
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Driving into the gorgeous Davis Mountains, Mar. 13
Driving into the gorgeous Davis Mountains, Mar. 13
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Home of the famous Buffalo Soilders, the black cavalry troopers that served in the frontier Indian Wars Army.
Home of the famous Buffalo Soilders, the black cavalry troopers that served in the frontier Indian Wars Army.
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How'd you like to parade on these grounds soldier?
How'd you like to parade on these grounds soldier?
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This volunteer gets into his work!  Nice hats too.
This volunteer gets into his work! Nice hats too.
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Yes, I made that home on my range.
Yes, I made that home on my range.
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Military baracks. No charge for the spectacular view.
Military baracks. No charge for the spectacular view.
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On TX 118 going to the McDonald Obseratory.
On TX 118 going to the McDonald Obseratory. *
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These two were always parked up waiting around the bend ... they don't know how to slow down in the curves.
These two were always parked up waiting around the bend ... they don't know how to slow down in the curves.
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So this is where Ronald views the heavens?
So this is where Ronald views the heavens?
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Check off another highpoint for the Glad Hatter!
Check off another highpoint for the Glad Hatter!
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The wave of fellowship reaches wherever the road will lead.
The wave of fellowship reaches wherever the road will lead.
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Presidio County Court House, Marfa.
Presidio County Court House, Marfa.
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Praise the Lord! You are a wonderful Creator.  TX 170, Rio Grande River Road.
Praise the Lord! You are a wonderful Creator. TX 170, Rio Grande River Road.
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Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory!
Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory! *
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I told you this picture spot was worth the climb, TX 170, Rio Grande River.
I told you this picture spot was worth the climb, TX 170, Rio Grande River.
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Big Bend Country rest area, Terlingua.
Big Bend Country rest area, Terlingua. *
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Met the Garrison's from Haughton, LA, in Study Butte.
Met the Garrison's from Haughton, LA, in Study Butte.
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Alpine twilight.  A glorious conclusion to a glory filled day.
Alpine twilight. A glorious conclusion to a glory filled day. *
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Glad Hatter leads the pack into Big Bend National Park on Mar.14.
Glad Hatter leads the pack into Big Bend National Park on Mar.14. *
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Four Big Bend Old Wingers! Court, Randy, Jim, & Edward.
Four Big Bend Old Wingers! Court, Randy, Jim, & Edward. *
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Santa Elena Canyon dwarfs all who enter.
Santa Elena Canyon dwarfs all who enter.
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Canyon portage.  Not easy but the rewards are worth it.
Canyon portage. Not easy but the rewards are worth it.
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Shall we gather at the River, the beautiful, the beautiful River?
Shall we gather at the River, the beautiful, the beautiful River?
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What a day for a daydream!
What a day for a daydream!
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CAUTION! Canyon Crossing Ahead!
CAUTION! Canyon Crossing Ahead!
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