Thunderbox Road Exhibit

http://www.thunderboxroad.com/index.html

My grandmother, Lucy Meads, always used a chamberpot at night. We Appalachians often refer to them as thunder jugs. Grandma still had an outhouse on her property even though she had an inside toilet installed for many years. My Uncle John, who lived with Grandma, would always use the outhouse throughout his life. As a kid (and even now!), I could not understand the attraction of that outdoor privy.

Now to take the outhouse and transform it into a wok of art is equally odd to me. Here be the story.

SAN ANTONIO -- Chances are you've never used one but all this month some of the prettiest outhouses in Texas are on display in Downtown. The "Thunderbox Road" art exhibit is going on at the Menger Hotel. There are 12 full-sized "Thunderboxes" or outhouses painted and decorated in true Texas style. Sonja Howle with the Thunderbox Road exhibit says it “was created to pay tribute, showcase the talent we have in the Hill Country artists. In February, the exhibit will be at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. After their tour, the outhouses will be auctioned off to benefit medical research and the Western Art Museum in Kerrville.

Well, guess the exhibit is for a good cause. I am wondering if the ones who are successful in acquiring these art pieces actually exhibit these outhouses in their houses?

Thanks to Cousin Sherel for pointing out this important cultural event!