Some observations and random thoughts while driving across miles and miles of Texas:
Llano Estacado - After gaining the Caprock, gazing out over flat, endless plains, Barb wondered how it was possible for Indians to sneak up on Settlers, or Soldiers to surprise Indians. Anything taller than a Jack Rabbit would be seen for miles.
Mesquite trees - I was working at a gas station in my youth - back in the days when an attendant pumped gas, cleaned the windshield and checked the oil - when a car with California plates stopped at our station. The driver asked the name of the trees throughout the countryside; he described them and said that in California they had something similar they called a "Pepper Tree." I explained that he was looking at Mesquite trees. His response: "Why did you plant so many of them?"
Mesquite trees - I was working at a gas station in my youth - back in the days when an attendant pumped gas, cleaned the windshield and checked the oil - when a car with California plates stopped at our station. The driver asked the name of the trees throughout the countryside; he described them and said that in California they had something similar they called a "Pepper Tree." I explained that he was looking at Mesquite trees. His response: "Why did you plant so many of them?"
Wind Turbines - In addition to the turbines continuously visible along the 125 mile stretch of highway between Abilene and Post, there are now a hundred or so turbines under construction south of Goldthwaite. They are getting closer.
Underwood's Restaurant - I once saw a current Texas Supreme Court Justice involved in a food fight in Underwood's in Brownwood. Just wish I had pictures.
Bluffs overlooking Abilene - Always remind me that I once drove a car off one of those bluffs. I'm certain that it's still down there.
Dyess Air Base - Wonder where the front gate is? Been through the back gate often, but don't know where the front door is. Not that I really need to know, mind you.
Yes, we made a trip to Lubbock to see our grandchildren (and their parents). Luke has been playing Junior High football, so of course we had to go see a game. It was a lot of fun; players, cheerleaders, mascots, and parents - the whole nine yards!
Speaking of football, you have no doubt seen the pink towels, shoes, hats, arm bands and other paraphernalia that players and coaches wear to promote the fight against cancer. I have it on good authority that a former high-school public address announcer, noting the cheerleaders running onto the field in their pink regalia, pointed out to the crowd that "October was Breast Awareness month."
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