This evening, while my oldest son Eric and I have been in Austin, TX on a business trip we arranged to meet a couple of voiceover friends from Texas at a BBQ place called The Coupland Inn. We had a fabulous meal of all-you-can-eat-BBQ, catfish and much conversation about life experiences, radio, more life, animation, and voiceover. Dave DeHart drove over from Houston and Justin Barrett came down from Dallas. What a great joy it was to spend a good chunk of time this evening with these two talented men, gaining some insight into their lives and work. Both Eric and I had a truly delightful time.
I’ll update this post with photos once I receive the them from Dave and Justin each of whom brought a digital camera.
Update: My thanks to Justin and Dave for sending along these photos. Dave arrived first, so he took a shot of the outside of the restaurant as he walked up to the front door.
Before food arrived, Dave and Justin reached for their cameras. As you can see, Dave got the drop on Justin.
After the meal we asked a member of the staff to take a couple of shots.
And Dave took a final shot of Justin, Eric and me standing under the restaurant’s sign as we were leaving.
My thanks again to Dave and Justin to going to such lengths so that we could visit together. The only thing that could have been better is if we’d been able to spend more time together. But, we hope to get back to Texas again before too long and maybe spend more time while we’re there.
Wow, Bob! You were definitely in my old stomping grounds outside Austin. (We lived just outside the Oak Hill area.) I’m surprised you didn’t opt for the Salt Lick since you were practically across the road from it! Lots of interesting things are being established out in the Driftwood area! Keep us informed on when the Bob Tour comes to New England. (Hmmm… new idea for t-shirts…)
Greg,
I love the Salt Lick, but my son Eric didn’t have the same impression of the place. Also, I wanted to try to find something that was a bit shorter drive for Dave DeHart and Justin Barrett since they were coming in from so far away. So, that’s why we picked The Coupland Inn.
I’d love to make a visit to New England, but sadly I don’t have any trips that direction scheduled anytime in the foreseeable future. My next long visit is going to be to Tacoma, WA in a couple of weeks.
Be well,
Bob
Hi Bob,
Although we’ve shared a few phone calls and emails since our get together it finally occurred to me I should offer my public thanks here on your blog for a wonderful visit!
The only thing better than our little gathering would be for us to have another the next time you are nearby…and in Texas… nearby is within a few hundred miles. Sharing some time with you is always worth it!!
All the best,
Dave
Dave,
Eric and I had such a wonderful time with you and Justin. I’m so glad we could have that time together and, like you, I look forward to the next time I’m in your neighborhood. It can’t come too soon.
Be well,
Bob