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Pioneer Day at Old Mill Pond in Lindale TX

April 3rd, 2011

Pioneer Days at Old Mill Pond

Pioneer Day in Lindale TX was yesterday and a lot of fun. We brought my son and nephews and ended up seeing a lot of old timey tools, barns, devices, blacksmith shop, and people dressed up from that time period.

The tour of antique tractors, tools and farm buildings was super cool for all of us but the crystal clear pond full of fish and turtles was awesome!

We got some fish food and fed perch, catfish, and turtles for quite awhile. You could see right through the water. The fish feeding part of the tour was the last thing we did there and then headed off to Andy’s frozen custard in Tyler TX to close out the day.

Next year plan on coming to Pioneer Day at Old Mill Pond. The park and museum is free and is right off Hwy 69 as you enter Lindale.

The Punisher Medieval Torture Device

Hammer Drill

Old Mill Pond in Lindale TX

Old Mill Pond

Cajun Food Returns To Tyler Texas

January 8th, 2010

Tyler has had a number of Cajun restaurants over the years. And while they served excellent food they didn’t last. But Tyler Texas should be fertile ground for an establishment of that nature. We certainly love restaurants. Cajun food and culture are not so far removed; in fact the Texas gulf coast often serves similar cuisine. So why is it that a town like ours, with all kinds of restaurants can’t seem to keep a good Louisiana kitchen open? Well, we have another opportunity with “Fat Catz.” Located at Southeast Crossing Center, 3320 Troup Highway in Tyler, Fat Catz serves authentic Cajun seafood.        

            While the seating is of course indoor, the openness of the place gives it a sort of Café Du Monde feel. The menu has all the favorites one would expect to find in a New Orleans restaurant just off the River Walk. There are gumbos, jambalayas, and Poboys, as well as hushpuppies, fried pickles, oysters, etc. There are also more local favorites like catfish.

            So the question remains, will Fat Catz survive in Tyler. I for one, hope so. It’s a unique departure from the usual Tex-Mex restaurants, (some of which I happen to love by the way), and the Chinese buffets. If variety is the spice of life, Fat Catz will stick around. But it remains to be seen how much spice Tylerites can handle.  See also http://www.fatcatzkitchen.com/ .