Mailbag - November 2019

WHISTLE STOP TOUR Friends traveled the rails using Patrick Henry's private rail cars during the holidays last year. From left: Patrick Henry, Dave Ward, Eric, Spencer and Morris Gould, and John Bertini. Henry's train cars will take part in the first annual Polar Express train ride, a theatrical reenactment of the classic holiday story, run by the Galveston Railroad Museum this year. (Photo: PHCP, Inc.)

Maybe I’ll take the train 

I read the article On Track [by Cheryl Ursin, October 2019] in the Morning Buzz and thought it was well done and very informative. Not long ago, I was looking into a trip to Big Bend and never considered Amtrak as a way of getting there. So thank you for bringing that to my attention.

I have travelled on the Patrick Henry cars from Denver to Chicago. It was an amazing experience.  

Stacy Langford

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Hidden world of rail 

Reading the article On Track by Cheryl Ursin [October 2019] brought back very fond memories. As a person who grew up riding the commuter train into the city, Ms. Ursin truly captured the essence of being a passenger on a train. It is also very nice to be able to learn of all of Houston’s hidden gems that give the city the vibrant welcoming feeling that I have been a witness of since moving to Houston. 

When it comes to trains, the Patrick Henry rail cars are on another level of hospitality. Knowing Patrick himself, he always strives to make you feel at home, and as a rider, you can feel taken care of while being one of his passengers. It is an experience that everyone should try at least once in their life.

Thank you for giving us a glimpse into the hidden world of trains. 

Char Galpin 

Gorgeous golden retrievers

I have been a long time Golden owner throughout college and my early thirties. I loved reading your story [Friends and Dogs: Meeting through fur babies, by Annie Blaylock McQueen, October 2019], and these Goldens are gorgeous pups! In fact, they immediately put a smile on my face and brought me back to so many wonderful memories with my Hunter. Funny enough, my Golden and I were featured in the Baylor magazine as well. They are truly an all-American dog that are worth talking about. Dogs are family and draw many pet owners alike together in new friendships.

Kristin Massey

Fan of Cindy and millenials

So many of us are thoroughly enjoying Cindy Gabriel's articles. They are a welcome oasis of optimism and clarity right now. Those of us with millennials, either our own or by association, appreciate seeing Cindy point out so many of the refreshing qualities of these awesome young people [A Toast to Millenial Magic: Hashtags of hope for the future, October 2019].

Debbie Tucker

Thank you for soccer story 

Fantastic article [Magical Soccer Trip: The best day of my life, by Andria Frankfort, September 2019]! You did such a great job, and I loved how you were able to highlight Jo [Helland] and her sweet support of Grace [Vallone]. Really well done, and we just loved it. Thank you for telling Grace’s story! It made her feel great!

Carrie Vallone

Astros forever 

Just wanted to say how fun it was to see the write up on Leo Vasquez and section 120 in The Buzz [Section 120 Fan Club: Seatmates bond over Astros baseball, by Karen Vine Fuller, September 2019]. Super fun to highlight our ’Stros fans. Thanks, The Buzz!

Kim Jessup

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