In brief, this would tend to refute the theory of mackarel snapper exclusively being a derogatory term for a Roman Catholic. I don't doubt that this may be historically true (there IS evidence to support it) but in Shaw's case, the term obviously has a different meaning.
The Waco suburb is most notable for President George W. Bushâs Prairie Chapel Ranch, located outside of town. âWaco, TX â Waco, a metro area of almost 260,000 residents and the county seat of McLennan County, is only about 33 miles east of The Homestead at 3218.
Be sure to look in the Spring/early summer for the little guys. Distance: 1 mile to the old homestead (one way), and a total elevation gain of 520 feet. Hike #2, Blue Ridge loop trail: At the end of winter, 2002, UC Davis completed this loop trail. You start out by doing Hike 1, going up the canyon to the homestead.