Texas Archives – You Me and the Dock
Tony Scopel Posted onDecember 28, 2020December 28, 2020 Comments are off
The Beaumont Municipal Airport is located seven miles west of downtown in Jefferson County Texas. On November 21, 2020, the airport hosted its annual Beaumont Texas Airshow, ‘Fly-in and Drive-in Airshow’. Jeffery McGarr, one of our loyal readers sent us some fabulous photos and a few great videos. Greg Young’s Navion L-17, also named…
Tony Scopel Posted onSeptember 14, 2017January 2, 2020 Comments are off
The St. Anthony Hotel was designed with total luxury in mind. The 10 story – 20th century extravagant hotel was built in 1909. It has been a destination for many of the world’s most elite. The San Anthony hotel not only represents luxury at its finest, but includes a personal experience that brought back past memories. I…
Tony Scopel Posted onAugust 25, 2017January 2, 2020 Comments are off
When you talk about San Antonio’s luxurious hotels of past, two immediately come to the forefront. They are the Menger and Saint Anthony’s. The Menger Hotel is the oldest of the two and opened in 1859. The original owners were German immigrants by the names of William and Mary Menger. William was a brewer…
Tony Scopel Posted onAugust 12, 2017August 15, 2017 Comments are off
San Antonio’s downtown historical district has one of the most well known landmarks in America. The Alamo is probably the most recognizable site in the downtown district. It’s positioned among many other iconic monuments like the San Fernando Cathedral, HemisFair Park and the Tower of the America’s to mention a few. The La Antorcha…
Tony Scopel Posted onJuly 27, 2017August 1, 2017 Comments are off
There is nothing more breathtaking than floating down the world famous San Antonio River. The boat tour is well worth the minimal cost of $10.00 per person and $7.00 for senior and military personnel. The tour takes you on a trip that not only showcases such beauty, but so many iconic locations as well. The two un-doctored videos that…
Tony Scopel Posted onJuly 7, 2017August 1, 2017 Comments are off
One of the most fabulous attractions that a metropolitan area could have is a waterway that intertwines throughout its inner city streets. San Antonio’s River Walk is lined with beauty that includes a variety of foliage, amazing architectural structures, and a multitude of restaurants that will satisfy anyone’s desired appetite. We have been wanting to visit San Antonio, Texas for…
Diana Blevins Posted onJune 22, 2017August 1, 2017 Comments are off
Hi everyone, it’s Di from You, Me and The Dock. I wanted to show you Austin, Texas, “Seen through my eyes”. I hope you will enjoy the tour as much as I did! Let’s first start off with some historical facts. Austin is the Capital of the Lone Star State. It is also the seat for Travis…
Tony Scopel Posted onJune 14, 2017August 1, 2017 Comments are off
San Antonio’s Market Square is only one of many attractions that make this city a vacation haven. Over 26 million visitors come to enjoy the history, sightseeing and Texas’s good ole southern hospitality. In 2016, Lonely Planet ranked San Antonio number 8 on its list as being an ‘unexpected’ thrill to visit. In that same year, Travel Leisure…
Diana Blevins Posted onFebruary 9, 2016May 4, 2017 Comments are off
Hi everyone! It’s Di with You, Me and The Dock. I would like to show you, “Through My Eyes” a great childhood memory of mine. Kiddie Park has not only entertained me, but also my siblings, our children and now grandchildren for many decades. Kiddie Park is one of San Antonio’s most treasured iconic landmarks….