Congratulations to one of Surly's own, Hornius Emeritus

[Horn Under a Bad Sign 20393]

The Texas legislature honored Hornius Emeritus (aka Traces of Texas) on Monday with a special resolution.  I just read the non-partisan resolution and it says that the State of Texas thanks him for promoting Texas history and culture on his social media and website.  No CR, but as far as I'm concerned it's the best thing to come out of Austin in this legislative session. Congratulations to my longtime friend! 
 

 

[Guest]

Saw this on LiberallyLean.com, but didn't want to call him out, but since he posted it. 

He looks exactly how I would hope he would. Seriously, if you saw this guy in a bar, would he not look like the most interesting person to talk to in the entire place? 

Oh yeah, and I guess that Traces of Texas is ok. 😀

Edited October 14, 2021 by FirstTimeCaller

[burntorangebongos 10710]

Congrats, HE. If I weren't kicked off Twitter, I'd let you know there. I still follow you on Twitter as a non-member though.

[Da Fino 2776]

Congrats!

[Deej 76755]

Hornius, Immamac, Armybrat's shoulder hair...I'm sensing a theme. 

[bolverk 29656]

This is just badass. Simply no other way to put it. Congrats, @Hornius Emeritus

[Dbeasy 15042]

Traces of Texas is one of my favorite literary works. He should win a Pulitzer 

[Hate 20107]

That’s what the new “Big Tex” should have looked like. Congrats!

[F250 28764]

Very cool. Hornius looks like he would be the humble but deadly preacher that also serves as the sheriff in Abilene during the 1880s.

[Updawg 2266]

Awesome. Congrats

[ztejas 43412]

Edgar Winter posts here?

[hookemATL 11707]

What, no wizards staff or belt buckle?  Disappointed. 
 

but really, congrats HE. Totally badass. 

[RPM 26318]

Saw this on another site this morning, Congrats @Hornius Emeritus . You deserve all the accolades you get. You are performing a valuable service of preserving Texas history.

[deadshank 24652]

8 minutes ago, ztejas said:

Edgar Winter posts here?

That's Gregg Allman, doofus.

That is aweseome, @Hornius Emeritus

Great stuff!  I enjoy all of your posting of IG!!

[Jerry Callo 8699]

I bought a magazine subscription from that guy?

[Brisketexan 105079]

I LOVE it when he says "steak....it's what's for dinner."

That's the same guy, right?

 

Seriously, congratulations.  Thanks for documenting the rich history of our state and the people who have made it so through the years.

[Native Horn 3499]

So badass!  And sheesh, how tall is HE?

[smuggs 9353]

1 hour ago, FirstTimeCaller said:

Seriously, if you saw this guy in a bar, would he not look like the most interesting person to talk to in the entire place? 

Indeed. Although his corruption at the hands of Sauron would have me looking over my shoulder.

[Js1 85295]

Sometimes Surly has guys like this to offset the TexTows and Fit Lumps.

What a certified badass we have! 

[deadshank 24652]

Hornius Doppelganger?

[PRONG HORN 3141]

[Longhornstampede 3181]

My favorite page on FB and Twitter.... Congrats HE....You look like Texas ought to...glad you're amongst this brood

[Guest]

2 hours ago, F250 said:

Very cool. Hornius looks like he would be the humble but deadly preacher that also serves as the sheriff in Abilene during the 1880s.

I get strong vibes like this...

[mchookem 16322]

that's awesome!

[CooterBrown 18004]

I hope you took the opportunity to cock punch every motherfucker in the capitol.

[elfenix 34225]

holy shit gandalf posts here!

[MoJames 8244]

Hook'em

[RDCanecutter 26399]

Well alright alright alright!

[smoky 840]

That picture was taken by, you guessed it, Russell Lee.

[troph 24781]

So good to see! Hook em!  I’ve surlied up his insta feed a few times so I’m glad to see that didn’t fuck him in the ass with the legislature. 

Edited October 14, 2021 by troph

[Scheiss Meister 8407]

Congratulations, @Hornius Emeritus!  Very well deserved.

[Nicole44 22059]

Congrats!  What a genuine badass! 

[Biff Tannen 45665]

1 hour ago, elfenix said:

holy shit gandalf posts here!

This was also my reaction. And the Sam Elliot one. Best thing I’ve seen all day. 

[HornOnTheBayou 8919]

@Hornius Emeritus is the same guy who tries to make me drink IPAs in a bar?

But seriously, your Twitter feed is one of the few bright spots on that site. You really do capture Texas in all its colors and in all its ways, warts and all. Keep it up!

[XYZ 2154]

[SHOOTER12 8800]

Congratulations Hornius, much deserved.

[Deej 76755]

2 hours ago, smoky said:

That picture was taken by, you guessed it, Russell Lee.

Case McCoy.

[Horn Under a Bad Sign 20393]

Hornius probably won't say anything but I have it on good authority from another Longhorn fan that earlier this year, on about 30 hours notice, he dropped everything and drove 350 miles to photograph a wedding after the scheduled photographer got sick from Covid. The photographs that resulted are "high art."  And Hornius doesn't even really like doing weddings. 

[Hate 20107]

No one other than the bride likes weddings…but still, good on you HE.

[txhorns 2409]

Congrats HE!  Definitely well deserved.  I love learning about Texas history through your post!

[Deej 76755]

7 minutes ago, Horn Under a Bad Sign said:

Hornius probably won't say anything but I have it on good authority from another Longhorn fan that earlier this year, on about 30 hours notice, he dropped everything and drove 350 miles to photograph a wedding after the scheduled photographer got sick from Covid. The photographs that resulted are "high art."  And Hornius doesn't even really like doing weddings. 

Pic of the happy couple?

 

[CHIEF 5078]

Pullet surprise fur sure.

CHIEF

[HeHateMe 883]

1 hour ago, Horn Under a Bad Sign said:

Hornius probably won't say anything but I have it on good authority from another Longhorn fan that earlier this year, on about 30 hours notice, he dropped everything and drove 350 miles to photograph a wedding after the scheduled photographer got sick from Covid. The photographs that resulted are "high art."  And Hornius doesn't even really like doing weddings. 

Pics of bridesmaids?

[South Austin 52456]

You mean one of our posters has actually amounted to something in his life?

[PenelopeWitherspoon 19100]

Congrats!  By far the best thing the lege has done.  I actually might have some photos for you as well, if you are interested in 1920s Panhandle.  

[bmbmd 1027]

I am gruntled.  Congratulations.

[immamac 42838]

Love to see it. Well deserved, now if only a certain museum would pull their heads out of their asses

[BabaYaga 15289]

Texas Jesus.....

[BabaYaga 15289]

3 hours ago, South Austin said:

You mean one of our posters has actually amounted to something in his life?

[Brisketexan 105079]

59 minutes ago, immamac said:

Love to see it. Well deserved, now if only a certain museum would pull their heads out of their asses

Wait....Hornius has a photo library of Spam?