King George

This is gonna wander away from my time as Aunt Red and gonna be just about me. I love George Strait! I admit it and I know I'm not the only one. Last night I watched the last half of the special on CBS that was a tribute to the King with lots of country(some not so country) stars singing his songs. I had started the vcr before I went out to feed so I had to rewind and watch the first part when it was over. I was impressed with how well everyone did. I imagine it would be very tough to sing someone else's song and try to get it right!

I have been a fan since I was 12. At this time in country music it seems like it was more of a pop type thing goin on. I had grown up listening to Bob Wills and kinda liked old school type country music. So, when I saw Mr. Strait the first time on "Pop Goes the Country" with Ralph Emery singing "Fool Hearted Memory" I about dropped over. I couldn't believe there was a guy who was singing a real country song who looked like a roper!! I was hooked. I guess I missed his first song "Unwound". Back then it was hard for me to listen to the radio too much. Dad wasn't a fan of country music so mostly I had to sneak a listen when I could. That wasn't always easy! I saw him at the Fair Rodeo in OKC the first time when I was 15. A couple years ago I went with my brother and sis-in-law to see him again in OKC. The concert was better then than 20 something years before. There's something to be said for a performer who gets better with age.

I've never met him but I have been within a few feet of him many times. I have talked with his wife several times over the years, however, and she's nice but very shy and reserved. She probably never dreamed when she married George that her life would be like it is now. My brother met George a few years ago down by San Antone. He was with a guy who knew George well and introduced them. Brother said he seemed like a nice guy. All of the guys went to go eat lunch and brother stayed at the trailer with the horses. While they were gone brother took a picture of George's tan Chevy truck for us. I was happy with that!!

Anyway, I guess you get the picture. I've been told that I haven't been able to find a husband because my ideals were too high. "If you keep waiting for a George Strait look alike you'll never find him." Oh my lands! I've heard that so many times!!! Well, I think that's a stretch. I don't think I've been waiting for the George clone, but why settle for less than exactly what a girl wants, right? Who wouldn't want a guy who can sing, play guitar, ride a horse and rope, has a great smile, is humble and not an egomaniac, and has loads of money to boot.

Sounds like no brainer to me!!!!