The TIR starts in Gonzales, TX where 18 men held off 150 Mexican soldiers at the start of the war. At the museum they still have the cannon that is the subject of the flag these men flew, daring the soldiers to come get them. For this picture we set the camera at one end […]
Do Ya Like Drinkin’?
by admin on February 29, 2008
Team Piraña visited the Spoetzl Brewery where Shiner Beer is made. We took the tour, tasted the beer and bought some junk. We almost got thrown out of the place because Mav kept touching things that he was not supposed to touch. After the tour we went to find Howard’s gas station, convenience store and […]
Life on the Farm
by admin on February 29, 2008
is kinda laid back Team Piraña slept in this morning (until 6:15!). Mav went for a run in the country. We had eggs and bagels with juice and coffee for breakfast and have already made a run into Shiner for additional supplies. After breakfast we snapped this pic of the boys on the porch. The […]
South of the Border
by admin on February 28, 2008
Team Piraña arrived in Shiner, TX this evening and set up camp at The Shiner Farm House . This will be home for the next two nights until we start the relay Saturday morning at 6:01 AM! The drive down from OKC was uneventful with the exception of a late start due to goose being […]
Pirañas Invade Texas!
by admin on February 22, 2008
Team Pirana will be competing in the Inaugural Texas Independence Relay. Starting early on March 1st in Gonzales, TX and finishing mid-day in Houston at the San Jacinto Monument, the team will run 203 total miles. 5 of the brothers (t3, maverick, goose, weeble and big) will each run 8 of the 40 legs. The […]