Wichita Falls, Smallest Skysraper, Largest Shovel & Turtles Pizza

[@SmallChodeFTW]

Thank you for showing us off! We appreciate you coming in and trying our pizzas! The pizzas you tried were both locally-partnered pizzas. McKinney Smokehouse and the El Pelon Al Pastor

[@charlesmartin1071]

Love the pride flag! Need to come by and try that BBQ pizza now

[@SmallChodeFTW]

@@charlesmartin1071 we support everyone like everyone should

[@JonnyDIY]

Looked like delicious pizza! 💕🍕

[@Verolader]

@@ssz28envy probably don’t want customers like yourself anyway , what a dated attitude you have

[@niem1234p]

this is one of the best Video you have put out in awhile, you looked just like you used to be when Jax was here. Don't get me wrong I like all your Video's never seen a bad one. keep on being who you are a nomad. thank you

[@huskersue5123]

Great video, Eric. I love second hand shops...you never know what you might find....and a beautiful Persian cat too. Thanks for taking us along. Stay safe.

[@kateannkippy37]

I SO ENJOY WATCHING "BABY OPIE" PLAYING WITH "TARA". 😻❤️😻

[@dougjames4972]

Eric it was wonderful to see you in our town! We've been watching since just before you got Miranda,and you've inspired us to dream of the day when we too can be full time RVers. It was pure serendipity to get to meet you at Walmart as well! Praying good times and blessings for you and the kitties! Doug& Kathryn

[@LostOnLandAgain]

That Cemetery behind the Falls has some of the most unique headstones I've ever seen. It was fun tooling around with you in Wichita Falls!

[@suedefringe]

I would have liked a peek around. Some cemeteries, especially old ones are incredibly beautiful 😍

[@suedefringe]

@Admin..... spam ... I see you ...

[@arkansastraveler7698]

I was born in Wichita Falls , Great grand parents homesteaded along the banks of Red River on the OK side.

[@korydorman4657]

Thank you for visiting. I hope you enjoyed your time in Wichita Falls, TX. Just FYI … the tornado sirens are tested on the first Monday of the month at noon. So, Hello Again wouldn’t have been open (they are open Tues-Sat). And another FYI so you don’t sound out of place … Bowie is said with a long oo sound as in food. The Christmas lights at Midwestern State are called the Fantasy of Lights. They used to be displayed on the grounds of the Burns’ Home. They have been at the school for a number of years. Im glad you had the chance to stop by and see them. If you are ever back this way - you need to check out the Mane Event. These are life size horse statues around the city that depict different aspects of life here in WF. Be careful on the road! Prayers for safe travels.

[@clydemckenzie3933]

I regret not seeing the falls while go to Tec School at Shepard Air Force Base back in 1966. Thank you for sharing.

[@swgypsy]

Great video as usual. So good to see you smile so big! Love the Mickey finds. Scritches for Tara & Opie.

[@jameshanson1842]

Eric, I moved south around forty years ago because I got tired of going to work in the dark and leaving work in the dark. Today, Seattle : 4:18 PM Sunday, December 12, 2021 (PST) Sunset in Seattle, WA

[@siouxpayne2043]

Nice time. Thx Eric & Kitties 4 bringing us along. Tater Tot looked like a piece in a miniature flower Garden with a little hand towel. So cute.

[@staroceans8677]

That artificial falls was quite unique and would make a lovely addition to any park. Sometimes the BEST plans are NO plans, and to just go with the flow like the currents in water, to wherever the direction and rhythm takes you. Your video's are always pleasant and entertaining. I enjoy them when they are trouble free, and casual! Look forward to the day you decide to resettle and buy another home, adding a new genre to your videos. Either way I'm here for the long haul. Be safe and take care!!😊

[@pennylee6569]

Thanks for all the memories of the University light and the falls see yah Eric and Tara an Opie hugs always

[@kethallen7146]

I vote Nomadic Fanatic the official nomad of the year. Good quality videos, great content, always something different. Can I get a witness.

[@sharonsteele8915]

The falls were awesome and the pizzas looked delicious... Glad you got some rest and had some fun in witchita falls.. safe travels to you and the fur babies 🤗💞🙏

[@jr2no160]

I basically missed several opportunities to view the original Falls before the late seventies weather destruction. Too busy partying at the Shepard AFB NCO Club. Now I have to make a plan to visit the area with nomadic intent. Thanks for sharing Eric 😎

[@TEAMERICA96]

Tech School in 1969 for me. But went back to teach the school in '72-'74. Bought my 1st house and married my 1st wife there. Rented out the house while the USAF sent us on a Honeymoon to Hawaii. While we were in Hawaii, a Tornado went through Wichita Falls within 2 blocks of our house. We only had roof damage. Our little wooden house is now surrounded by brick houses.

[@wandaallen3971]

Great to travel with you and your cute kittens

[@C-TOS]

That's how to live like a nomad, being on your own time and off the highway.

[@baronistheone]

Thanks for the tour! I was born in Wichita Falls in the 50s, family moved when I was 2, and have never been back to see the town!

[@nomadman1196]

Nice of you to share my hometown. The Burns Fantasy of Lights at the end of the video was actually started at a woman's home many years ago and then was donated to Midwestern State U. They have added a number of new displays since then. Oh and yes, the sirens are a test and go off the first Monday of each month at 12 noon. 👍

[@markbajek2541]

That was a nice little opening sequence of the falls. I remember when I was a kid flipping channels in Detroit on the TV in the late 60's 0r early 70's channel 3 from wichita falls came bouncing in off the ionosphere . Darn odd watching a Texas TV station in Michigan. Only lasted an hour or so and faded away.

[@armedinbama]

So glad you are staying safe on the road, with all of the crazy weather. 🇺🇸 Love the old school Christmas display! 🥰🎅

[@FOLLOWJESUS-fg8hs]

Beautiful Falls makes me want to stand under it. Sending big hugs to you and the babies. Enjoyed this video. Enjoy your day Eric!!!!! Boy i love to be there in witcha town fake falls. Sure is beautiful

[@tammiemeadows5278]

I always love walking through antique shops and finding things from my childhood. Cool park there with all the Christmas lights and displays. Thanks for taking us along.

[@JonnyDIY]

Kitties 😸 ✔ Pizza 🍕 ✔ Mickey Haul 🐭 ✔ Great light display with Awesome Animatronics! 💕✔ Have a good Monday Eric 🤙

[@youngraines851]

Wonderful video - love the Falls, enjoyed the sunshine, the kitty antique store & the Christmas Lights & various displays. And of course, love the shots with Tara & Opie. thumbs up as always.

[@regenagroen4631]

Man,,, those pizza's looked so good!!!! I Love Banana bread!!!!! I also Love watching/looking at CHRISTmas lights no matter where they're at!!! LOVES/HUGS to you,Tara & Opie!!!!

[@bryanschwertner3585]

Our 3 daughters attended and graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls. I like that town! Your video just brought back some good memories, thanks!

[@peterpuller8569]

I had the pleasure of spending 6 months in Wichita Falls Tx in 1982. It was a dead dump of a town then and not much has changed.

[@lucillehjort971]

Their Falls are really gorgeous along with the ability to walk to the top. Thanks for sharing. Some towns have beachy names or names with big trees, etc. and there is nothing there. It’s just a word. I never knew that they had a real Falls.

[@gypsyrvsue2530]

Looks like they had a nice Christmas display. Enjoyed the whole day. The Falls were pretty too. Safe travels to NM and beyond.

[@josephverrett1680]

2 corrections to your visit. It wasn't possible at the time to build on the opposite side of the falls as it stayed flooded almost year round and there was a lot of kayaking also Lucy Park was near. Across from the falls is a hotel or was. The red river floods a couple of times a year. The falls usually is under water then. The hotel I mentioned as it was being built flooded up 30 feet. As for the "skyscraper" that was supposed to be a hotel. The architecture put inches instead of feet on the drawings. The person that funded the "skyscraper" also built the big stadium where they hold major boxing and other events. The city of Wichita did not fund any part of the building and it was donated to the city.

[@MichelleJohnson-tg5lx]

That is funny . COOL BUILDING

[@marilynrenaud1892]

Wonderful feel good video Eric. I love the unique things that you can find in a thrift shop... They are so much fun to look around in. Glad you got to enjoy a laid back kind of day. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@hands_on_adventures]

One of my least favorite things is how early it gets dark this time of year

[@MichaelCooleyisit]

I Hope and pray you all got through or avoided the Terrible Tornado 🌪

[@1RodeoMom]

Getting back to a normal kind of day the way it sounds. The pizza did look good! That gray cat was how fluffy my grandma's cat called Fluffy but was more orange than white. Kid in a candy store you are...cute!

[@JHGwjesusLuv]

Hi Eric, you've given me a Anniversary visit to Witcha Falls .I was there back in the 70's when I was 18 fresh in the Air Force. The Town Folk were very unkind to us ! The last Picture Show with Jeff Bridges was popular and made there! The glass container dispensed Peanuts 🥜 my uncle had one at his Gas Station ⛽.

[@davew5383]

Ok Eric, You literally blew the magic of Wichita Falls out of the water lol😉 I absolutely love Avocado Burgers, but I have never had an Avocado Pizza before, the next time I pass through Wichita Falls, I'll have to try it👍🙂

[@davidcaroll]

Great video! Thanks for coming to Wichita Falls and I’m glad that you had a good time! FYI…The cat at Alley Cats is a girl and her name is Fluffy. There is another cat named Shirley there as well.

[@kellybashford6475]

I live here and I’m so glad you had a great time! I also wanted to add a fun fact. The fantasy of lights that you went to in the end where you saw the nativity scene, they actually used to have live animals you could pet when I was younger. It was the thing I was excited most about doing our yearly Christmas Eve light looking🥰🥰🥰. Again I’m so happy you enjoyed your visit! Keep doing what you are doing🥰🥰👍🏻

[@Corgis175]

Loved that park. Certainly a great thrift store. Stay safe from tornados. Devasting what happened in 5 states.

[@waytoson]

Wichita falls TX is a cool little town... Hubs' children from his first marriage use to live there when their mom was still in the air force...

[@DCA001TUBE]

Nice to see a town that can regenerate it's self after a problem, I would hate to think what it costs them to run those pumps. Great video as always, thanks Eric, it so nice to sit down after a hard day at work an watch your videos, I really do appreciate your effort.

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

The falls are beautiful and we love little stores like that with collectibles

[@wedbeebuzznhawaii8623]

Oh, what a beautiful cat. We used to have a family member that looked just like that cat. The school bus lunch box was totally cool. Even if you don't buy them they are fun to find.

[@jimbo2487]

Great memories of WF in the late 80’s! I’ll always love living there the several years I did.

[@mikelebonner970]

This was a fun video! The pizza looked amazing and that was a neat little shop you found. Hugs to the kitties!♥️

[@andreatruelove9693]

Glad your smiling. I hope basecamp was safe from the tornados. Texas is my home state and it does have a lot quirky things to see. Have fun 🤩

[@dbhpsu]

Here in the northeast US, the local fire departments are staffed by volunteers in small towns. The sirens are used to alert the citizen and volunteers of fire calls.

[@legallydisney8273]

Great Video Eric…per normal. :) Nice to see the little things out there that we all didn’t know existed! Great Mickey finds :)

[@AlexaMGilbert]

Your videos are amazing. Blessings on you and your kitten family

[@henryzabel1746]

Eric my internet buddy . A thought when Tara was walking across stove and controls . First was wondering if anyway she could turn knobs walking across them and second if she could get a paw caught ? Super video !

[@leeta56]

I live in Wichita Kansas. We don't have a fall but we have a river that runs through town and splits. We have tornado warnings every Monday at noon for testing. With the store being closed maybe its really Monday. I like snoopy😊

[@FireFighter1512]

Enjoyed the history about Wichita Falls, thanks for sharing.........

[@margiecraig9884]

Did anybody tell you that the falls can be turned off, so the pumps can be cleared of the mud from the Red River!

[@GMoney-pf8nc]

Eric, Another good video/ Glad your day was good. I like most all your videos (no buts) It makes it a good day when I see a video posted. Please keep em coming. Question I have been following you for awhile and I haven't noticed, have you ever toured Cincinnati. I think you may have stayed close by before. Would like to re-watch if so. Any who, next time you get near Cincy, there are a few places I would like to show you. This would be some of MY favorite Cincinnati Chili. a visit to the University of Cincinnati Campus - Real cool inner city campus. Yes Cotton bowl bound UC Bearcats and maybe a drive thru of downtown Cincinnati (Bengals & Reds Stadium, Procter & Gamble World HQ and maybe a ferry across the Ohio River to where a town (Rabbit Hash, Ky.) has a dog as the Mayor. Some great spots around here. And like I said I like your vids. Stay positive Bro.

[@raveninavaniam9438]

Hi! I never knew about this this is really fascinating it's sort of sad and yet the same time look at what man-made beautiful Falls ❤👍

[@valerie022848]

Did you know that Humpty Dumpty didn't just fall off the wall? The cat pushed him! 😄😄

[@ericbarnett6771]

I was stationed at Sheppard AFB in the 90's. Doesn't look like much has changed since then.

[@TEAMERICA96]

A lot has changed since the 70s. Kell Blvd is now a Freeway (Expressway as they call them). Kemp was unrecognizable to me in 2016. Sonic was the central attraction. It's lost in the rest of the businesses. They even have a Chick-Fil-A now!

[@JanesDough855]

Nice shots of those Falls. Just beautiful! Thanks for taking us into Wichita Falls. I would never have guessed whats there. Love the thrifting. I do the same, so many cool finds. Hugs to your kitties!

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Eric, I had a Snoopy phone, 1984-1989. I loved him! He was my favorite. The worlds smallest Skyscraper. That was interesting. Wander what the outcome was on that too? Avocado on pizza probably isn't that unusual, but I never seen it, ('til now) or tried it. I like Antique stores. Just like you said, you never know what your going to find. Loved the Mickey bank. 😊

[@mendyedson1825]

The falls were beautiful and I enjoyed the store. I can spend hours looking around. The pizza sounded terrific. Take care of yourself, Tara and Opie.

[@jcc3279]

eric, at 13:20 in your video those are not "Security Lights" those are called Emergency Lights they are used in businesses like hotels and stuff to provide back up lighting in case of a power failure. They have a replaceable battery that is charged when plugged in. and when the power goes out. the lights come on and use the built in recharagable battery pack. My late grandmothers old furniture shop was filled with that same model Emergency Lights. My guess with a new battery, power cord and some new bulbs those emergency lights would work again. I could see you putting one up inside the RV just in case you have a power failure that way you can see your way to the breaker panel.

[@oldirtymexican]

Your history on the falls was a little wrong but you did show some of the greatest spots on Wichita Falls. If you ever come back this way hopefully in the summer time there are a lot more thing you should see. But thank you for visiting this great small town and safe travels.

[@lisawhite857]

You are living my dream. Traveling and seeing the quirky roadside stuff. Thank you for letting me see the world in your eyes

[@barbaraashmore165]

Loved the video!! It was relaxing for me to watch.. love the kitty’s 🐱 🐈‍⬛

[@shibui99]

Eric, I love the fact that a few videos ago you said you were gonna refrain from buying anymore Mickey memorabilia and yet what did you buy in Wichita Falls, TX.....yup, I love it when folks stray from logic & actually do what they feel they should do!

[@Maria-yu1xq]

Great video. Love Tara and Opie. Thank you for sharing. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🎄🎄🎄

[@Nahanni_Norway]

Fun fact for you Eric 😉 It's cool you have clothes that say "Don't be a tater hater" because you are a nomad and call yourself "Nomadic Fanatic" In the past in Norway, the word "Tater" was an ugly nickname, which was used on gypsies, especially for traveling people from Romania. When I was growing up, my grandmother used to tell stories about the travelers and how badly they were treated. But she liked them and was friends with them, and I thought it was SO exciting to hear about how they lived and worked. They were (and still are) a proud people, and did not take shit from anyone, they had a reputation for being tough, and often ended up in fights ... and they were good at fighting, it did not go well with those who were stupid enough to to take them on ...

[@SSArt98]

Big mistake watching your video while hungry! (I always plan on having my dinner ready when watching your travels, this time, I wasn't ready.) ~ Take care and safe travels. *James*

[@loretta2462ify]

Hello Eric I know you’re usually there and gone, but I just heard from my daughter about a town in Texas called Windcrest in Bexar County. Apparently the town goes out hard for Christmas. Just thought that if you haven’t been there it might be right up your alley. Safe travels! Love, Light and Blessings to you, Tara & Opie. 💜🎄🐾💜

[@lindagolden9892]

In my humble opinion a toad’s 🚙 a must have when traveling and living full-time in an rv. A simple unhook then ready to comfortably explore without parking limitations. Very nice Christmas deco ending. 🎅

[@AngelSusie57]

My husband and I LOVED this video, I think it is one of your best. I could spend all day in that cool shop where the kitty was, I love things like that. LOL, I had a Disney School Bus lunch box just like that one, I should have kept it. Those water falls sure are pretty. The Christmas display was awesome, it is so nice to see places with the Christmas spirit. You take us to the best places. As always, Tara and Opie are adorable, Opie is growing. Thank you again and have safe travels.

[@nomadicfanatic]

Thank you. This was a good day for me, and I'd hoped to have captured the fun of it in video. :)

[@StarKitten14]

That looked like great fun! Traveling and thrifting are two things I enjoy. We've never stopped in Wichita Falls but your video has inspired me to check it out.

[@DoingitTony]

Great video Eric. Since you don’t like driving the RV around….ever consider 5th wheel or TT? May make sense and it’s only 1 engine to maintain.

[@iveyivey1298]

When you picked up that yellow Mickey Mouse lunch box the memories flooded in I had one just like that in school

[@barbarajeanne8351]

I'd have a blast traveling with you! I love Mickey, Quirky and Thrifting

[@3generations393]

Wichita Falls sure has it's share of hard knocks. Beautiful lights 👍. 🙏✌️🌎💞

[@rubywingo6030]

Oh my gosh! Back in the Stone Age, I knew a kid that had that Mickey lunchbox! Gads but I’m old!🤪

[@alrosaasen3435]

Nice to see you kick back and do what you like to do . And not to hurry

[@deee5520]

Oh I love places like that shop with old stuff. Maybe that’s because I’m old. 😁. The only thing wrong with your video today it was too short I could have watch for another 20 minutes at least. Thanks for a good one though. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@livinincalifornia]

Eric it seems like you really like Texas. I've been watching for years and as soon as you get to Texas there's almost always a big lift in your mood. I think that really is your "domicile".

[@m.d.grimes1622]

Maybe the sweet spot, mobile home base, explorer tater, garage and bike. Fun video Eric, thanks.

[@jekylltraveler]

It's fairly common to test sirens mid day on the weekend.

[@katheymann2334]

That was a nice Christmas light show. So different from others I've seen in my years. Thank you for sharing.

[@annebiggins9549]

I can't travel so it's nice going along with you and your lovely Cats! Stay safe and enjoy life exploring! Good video! 🤗

[@windjammer1958]

Eric, Enjoyed this video, reminds me of some of your older video, nice mix of adventures. thanks for sharing. Have a Merry Christmas!!!

[@dennis78382]

Slow down and enjoy yourself. Wichita Falls looks beautiful

[@rgold02]

Merry Christmas to you as well. Great video Eric. Thanks for sharing. You seemed very happy and relaxed in this video. And guess what? No rain! Goldie

[@kurtwendorf4747]

The flow of the falls does vary, sometimes they shut them off!

[@butterflySmiles2]

You know what I found out about Swiss Miss oh it's good, but I told my husband I think I'm gaining weight. So I drink sugar free stuff I must say I have been the diet real sum. But he went to my Swiss Miss. He said ...... If we don't have a sugar drink for me when I start dropping my sugar and I had to have some sweet drink. Feel free to make a Swiss Miss chocolate pack. It's like I think you told me around 30% sugar. Oh yeah it look like you pulled 2. Lots of luck on that waistline for this Christmas winter season for love your videos keep on Trucking, Vanning or Rving whichever.

[@glamperjan]

Beautiful Eric! I missed it when going through TX! Thanks!

[@EarthBeing3]

Do you remember Joe Mama’s in Oly? They had an avocado, strawberry, banana, date pizza ~ sounds horrible but was actually the best pizza I’ve ever had. Asked for the recipe and put it in a safe place never to be found again ~

[@normahaynes3476]

I really enjoyed this video! It felt like we have Eric back and 😊 keep up the good work! Still on our road trip you inspired, in Port Orange 🍊 😎 and enjoying the road!

[@bmwrider1931]

One of your best videos. Keep up that smile brother.

[@allenheaps2084]

Another great video Eric. I love your feel and passion for Christmas, it really gets me in the mood for the holidays!

[@Aqu181]

that tornado you hand over there was a big one 😱

[@MSUTexas]

We're happy you were able to enjoy the MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights! Safe travels.

[@MikeandLisasExcellentAdventure]

I didn't like the ear wax ad that cut in after you had that pizza. lol 😄😆

[@skippyjones4195]

Hey I know who lives there is the Wichita LINEMAN.....😂🤣

[@sheilawright4957]

Have fun Eric. Enjoy the show.