Thursday, August 19, 2010

Charly's Chaps

I've been in Dripping Springs for 3years and 7months now. Through the shop I have had the pleasure of getting to know this man, Ernie Self. And until Charly came along, I had no idea how much he LOVES kids. He and Charly have so much fun at the shop and he is SO sweet to her and no doubt has a special place in his heart. And Charly returns the love as well. He showed up last week with these chaps just for her! He is sort of a "jack of all trades"; knife maker and leather maker. He custom makes guitar straps for random people like Ray Wiley Hubbard, Earnest Tubb, Mickey Gilley, Hank Williams Jr. and Johnny Bush. I've been super fortunate to have him make a few gifts for Paul and My Dad as well. He's so talented! These chaps will be a keepsake to Charly forever. THANK YOU, THANK YOU ERNIE.