Visualize the Chicago River flowing green on St. Patties Day. How about Boston and the parade route. It's hard to believe that such festivities are to be found in Terlingua. It's true though, right in the heart of the Last Frontier you can find all of the above and more. I witnessed it first hand from a special spot along the parade route....beautiful green haired maidens, floats, and leprechauns. The fact that it was only 6 vehicles long didn't to a thing to detract from it. In fact it was the only parade on my calendar that day.
One thing that Chicago and Boston could not come close to was "The Rocket Fuel Party". The party is now a Terlingua tradition put on by Mr. Jimmy. Jimmy spent time in a few wars and even fought a few of his own. Now, he gives it back by raising money for the Terlingua Emergency Services once a year. It's an amazing get together with some very hair raising juice aptly named Rocket Fuel. It's a great excuse for a few Department of Public Safety Troopers and the locals to get together and have some laughs... No one knows how much work Jimmy puts into this but it's very much appreciated by everyone. He has a strong heart even though is fighting some health demons. So, next time you are raising a glass, mention Mr. Jimmy. He deserves it even if you don't know him.
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