Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
When I was a little kid, my father used to call me "Pecos Pete," after a comic book character who had been popular when he himself was a boy, and all my life--during an upbringing in New York, an education in New England, and a career based almost entirely in Washington, New York, and, now, California, I've looked upon Texas as the most alluring and romantic place in America, always wishing, somewhere in the back of my mind, that I could become a Texan myself.
And you know what? As of this morning, I did.
With my thanks to the forty-seventh governor of the Lone Star State, who surprised me after I interviewed him for Uncommon Knowledge in Austin. And when I say "with my thanks," I mean it. When I got home to California an hour ago, I was so excited that I summoned all the kids to look at this--and they thought it was pretty darned cool, too.
I'm already shopping for cowboy boots. (The governor told me I was now entitled to wear boots, especially when I'm in California.) Oh, and if this sounds like boasting, undermining that wonderfully kind post this past weekend in which Troy was kind enough to call me humble--humble, at least, for a former speechwriter--as I say, if this sounds like boasting, well, you've just got to understand. We Texans are a proud people.
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Mar '11
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
Congrats, and welcome to citizenship in the Republic of Texas! Many thanks to you and the Ricochet crew for the hospitality last night.
May '10
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
Based on my experience with a certain Texan relative, you might want to be careful who you show that to. I suspect that real Texans may treat that like a real PhD treats an Honorary Doctorate. (Of course, most Texans are polite, so you may be okay.)
Seriously, congratulations. I'm jealous.
May '10
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
Welcome aboard!
But "honorary" is just a temporary pass. We'll expect you and your family here soon. Bring a gun and a pinata.
Jul '10
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
As a Fellow TEXAN, that's some pretty big boots to fill.
And Yer Citizenship should fit like a glove... er,.. something...
May '10
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
Very cool. Congrats, Pecos.
It's so nice to be back to admiring and smiling with Rick Perry without reservation -- that is, without any of the complications of primary season. Same with Newt and Rick S. and all of them.
Feb '11
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
Welcome to the family. As Lyle Lovett sings, "that's right, you're not from Texas, but Texas wants you anyway."
Dec '10
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
Welcome.
Oct '10
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
The proof is in the pudding as the saying goes. Live the life and put the document in a drawer out of sight. Therein lies the tale.
Jun '10
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
If you need some background music:
Eddie G Y Grupo Vida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Iv3YZ6mvS0
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
Mel Foil: If you need some background music:
Eddie G Y Grupo Vida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Iv3YZ6mvS0 · 5 minutes ago
Wonderful music, Mel Foil, and where do I get one of those belt buckles?
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
"You've got a smile like an acre of sunflowers, and your eyes are bluebonnet blue." What a lyric!
Sep '10
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
I think you need a pair of revolvers to go with those boots, now. Congratulations!
Jun '10
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
I'm jealous, too. Congrats.
Oct '10
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
What about the hat?! I remember one of the GOP conventions (2004?) where the Texas delegation all got fitted for a certain cowboy hat that was white/cream-colored. Can't do without it.
May '12
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
Welcome, proud to have you. I expect George Strait will be playing on the radio when you drive to work. Looking forward to your next trip home to Texas.
Aug '11
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
Boots, yes.
String tie, no.
May '10
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
So now you're going to wear cowboy boots, like Peter Schramm?
Even more reason to get him signed up to Ricochet now that "No Left Turns" has closed!
May '12
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
Did you pass your hat wearing lessons?
Apr '11
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
That's Right You're Not from Texas
the unofficial anthem for Honorary Texans.
That's right, you're not from Texas, but Texas wants you anyway.
Edited on June 14, 2012 at 3:21pmSep '11
Re: Just Call Me "Pecos Pete"
"Pecos Pest" was the best Tom & Jerry short.
also
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJEwrw4VEls