Hey Ray!
Good to hearing from you!
Thanks a lot for your response!
Believe it or not, as I have read your message I was already at the George Bush Airport again to fly back to Michigan - by the way my highest appreciations to this even great state and all Michigan fellows !!! - and I thought by myself: "What an excellent idea, coming as usual from Kix!" But unfortunately they had neither a belt buckle nor a fine decal to decorate my car in the two shops in Terminal "C". But however, I found somewhat likewise fine, see also the attached jpeg. :-)
Admittedly no belt buckle or sticker but however something what may surely remind me* on this fantastic lone star state until I will return and this I hope, will be soon!
Ahhh, before I forget and to answer your kind question. Yes, they have treated me outstandingly good and I have met some of the most impressive people and extremely good welders there and... in Houston I had truly the best seafood (+ dessert! :-)) I've ever had in my life!
Thanks again, best to you and kind regards,
Stephan
* You know, the true treasure is the great memories I have taken with me :-)