WHAT'S IN YOUR TRUCK TUESDAY: ROBIN HEGEMIER
One of our favorite fun reads is Relish Austin's "What's In Your Fridge Friday." We learn a bit about local notables, their refrigerator contents, and get a glimpse inside. While the city creep is headed Dripping way, many of us would like to fend it off as long as possible. So, in the interest of keeping it a bit more country, we present “What’s In Your Truck Tuesday.” We’ll meet Dripping locals and learn more about what’s in their truck or SUV. For past truck profilees, click here.
This Tuesday, we catch a ride with a Trophy Wife. Eight years ago, Robin Hegemier kicked the Founders Day parade up a notch (or several) when she started the Trophy Wives, whose costumes and musical selections are now one of the most eagerly anticipated aspects of the annual parade. But, as an accomplished artist, her inspiring creativity is not limited to a once a year rock-n-roll down Mercer Street. We first met Robin when she stepped up for a charity event we worked last year (and this Sunday, she is one of the amazing local artists donating her work for the Fall Harvest Feast and Art Auction). Robin is a rocking artist who rolls in a seasoned SUV.
What is your job/profession?
I'm the owner and designer of Kaleidoscope Art Glass and Window Treatments specializing in custom stained/beveled glass windows as well as window coverings, such as blinds, shades, and shutters. I'm also an artist in the mediums of watercolor, acrylic and collage. I show my work at various galleries in the area.
What is in your truck today?
Transformer costume that I made out of a kids Power Wheels for the Founder Day parade. I was Pastimus Prime. For Holloween, I thought I'd wear it trick-or-treating with the kids.
Other than proof of insurance, what three things are always in your truck?
Swiss army knife, tools, and jumper cables. My Suburban's 10 years old with 230,000 miles, so I need these items sometimes just to get from one place to another.
What’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever transported in or behind your truck?
The Trophy Wives during the Founders Day parade.
Where’s the farthest place you’ve ever driven your truck?
Either Big Bend or Ruidoso, New Mexico for Spring Break.
What do you listen to in your truck?
Always Rock-n-Roll.
Any Dripping-related trivia about yourself?
I moved here from Austin 16 years ago. I started the Trophy Wives that perform, for the last 8 years, in the Founders Day parade. Used to be only pick up trucks with advertisements and kids throwing candy were entered in the parade. I thought it needed to be stepped up a notch, so I entered with a group of my friends. If I do say so my self, we are quite the hit every year and we take full credit for prompting others to amp up thier float entries to be more lively and entertaining.
If you could drive any vehicle other than your truck, what would it be?
Either a new Camero or a restored '67 ot '68 Camero
Robin Hegemier rocks and rolls. We think it's safe to say this What's In (On and Behind) Your Truck Tuesday is a one-of-a-kind!
This Tuesday, we catch a ride with a Trophy Wife. Eight years ago, Robin Hegemier kicked the Founders Day parade up a notch (or several) when she started the Trophy Wives, whose costumes and musical selections are now one of the most eagerly anticipated aspects of the annual parade. But, as an accomplished artist, her inspiring creativity is not limited to a once a year rock-n-roll down Mercer Street. We first met Robin when she stepped up for a charity event we worked last year (and this Sunday, she is one of the amazing local artists donating her work for the Fall Harvest Feast and Art Auction). Robin is a rocking artist who rolls in a seasoned SUV.
What is your job/profession?
I'm the owner and designer of Kaleidoscope Art Glass and Window Treatments specializing in custom stained/beveled glass windows as well as window coverings, such as blinds, shades, and shutters. I'm also an artist in the mediums of watercolor, acrylic and collage. I show my work at various galleries in the area.
What is in your truck today?
Transformer costume that I made out of a kids Power Wheels for the Founder Day parade. I was Pastimus Prime. For Holloween, I thought I'd wear it trick-or-treating with the kids.
Other than proof of insurance, what three things are always in your truck?
Swiss army knife, tools, and jumper cables. My Suburban's 10 years old with 230,000 miles, so I need these items sometimes just to get from one place to another.
What’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever transported in or behind your truck?
The Trophy Wives during the Founders Day parade.
Where’s the farthest place you’ve ever driven your truck?
Either Big Bend or Ruidoso, New Mexico for Spring Break.
What do you listen to in your truck?
Always Rock-n-Roll.
Any Dripping-related trivia about yourself?
I moved here from Austin 16 years ago. I started the Trophy Wives that perform, for the last 8 years, in the Founders Day parade. Used to be only pick up trucks with advertisements and kids throwing candy were entered in the parade. I thought it needed to be stepped up a notch, so I entered with a group of my friends. If I do say so my self, we are quite the hit every year and we take full credit for prompting others to amp up thier float entries to be more lively and entertaining.
If you could drive any vehicle other than your truck, what would it be?
Either a new Camero or a restored '67 ot '68 Camero
Robin Hegemier rocks and rolls. We think it's safe to say this What's In (On and Behind) Your Truck Tuesday is a one-of-a-kind!
Posted by DSBabble.com at Tuesday, November 01, 2011 5:23 PM 
Categories: What's In Your Truck Tuesday
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Categories: What's In Your Truck Tuesday
Tags: robin hegemier dripping springs texas founders day parade
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