[wireplay]

Alpine is a piece of paradise. Beautiful, beautiful country. Everyone I met was great but I didn't spend as much time there as I desired. I have my own paradise now but for many years, Alpine was where I could have easily settled down.

A bear to get to though...

[paulklenk]

I was in south Texas recently -- Blanco, actually -- and sure enjoyed some good barbecue there. I'd drive through it for barbecue anytime. I don't know what Alpine is like compared to Blanco, but if it's anything like it, I could never live there.

The state of education in Alpine is probably due to poor government schools. But the parents should not put up with it either, and should make sure their kids get educated with or without the help of government.