You can't go to Corpus Christi without seeing the Selena Memorial.
Someone even left her some silk roses (no wilting!).
And there is the USS Lexington
And you should go see whatever this supposed to be...
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Some highlights of Corpus Christi
You can't go to Corpus Christi without seeing the Selena Memorial.
A room with a view
There is a lovely view from my room. But if you turn your head you see:
The two story Whataburger. Fancy!
And the Police Department. Whoo whoo goes the siren in the middle of the night!
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Plates!
On Saturday, my one true love and I were getting Pineapple Party supplies. He told me that there was a HUGE stack of plates on the side of the road. I went around the block so he could take a picture. Isn't it impressive?
I've got some catching up to do!
I saw this on my way out of Roswell. I took the picture because it goes with the cow from Carlsbad. I'm thinking about starting a fake animal section...
It seems like it rains everywhere I go, so maybe it will rain when I go back.
Friday, August 25, 2006
I can answer that...
This was in the Women's restroom in the Chaves County Clerk's office. I never did get the chance to see if there was any sexist "artwork" in the men's room.
btw, the answer is yes, he is still wrong.
Alien sightings around Roswell
All of the street lights are glowing green alien heads.
I always wondered about Ringo...
Yes, please! Where is the closest dealership?
I couldn't resist when I saw this in the guest directory. It read: The Roswell Spacewalk. See the Roswell Mystery in a different light..." These crazy people made this "tunnel" that you walk through and you look through the "portholes". Because it was a black light exhibit, I made a really bad video of the Roswell Spacewalk instead of taking pictures. I didn't want the flash to interfere with the black light art.. Enjoy!
Eating in Roswell
This where I had lunch. It is the former Crashsite Cafe. My how things change. One day it is a crashsite and the next, a government cover-up. The Crashsite Cafe had "World Famous Ribs & Brisket featured on The Bobby Flay Network" (I saw the ad). I thought that Bobby Flay had a show on the Food Network, but I guess he is more important that I thought. But then again, the Crashsite Cafe is no more.
After work I was thirsty so I went here. It seemed more interesting than getting something from a convenience store.
I thought I was in New Mexico, people. If I wanted to eat Texas Pit BBQ, I would eat it in Texas.
The woman at the Roswell Spacewalk told me about the big McDonald's wall, so I had to check it out.
Nice how they worked in their logo.
And it wouldn't be complete without the Hamburgler in a spaceship.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
UFOs!
Today, I went to the International UFO Museum & Research Center. Aren't you jealous?
This alien greets you at the door.
And this is the space ship. I'm sure it is very realistic
And don't worry there is lots of parking for your UFO.
From Hobbs to Roswell
Here is a glimpse of my journey today...
Um. No thanks, I'm not thirsty.
Um. No thanks, I'm not thirsty.
So what do you do after you no longer play for the Chicago Bears? You move back to your hometown of Lovington, New Mexico and sell used cars!
As I was driving to Artesia, there was a traffic light and no cross street (and a sign telling me to expect delays up to 7 minutes). Interesting.
This was right next to a huge orchard. Whatever they grow in Artesia I don't want any. I had a headache from the time I got to town and it lasted until well after I left. This town is full of processing plants. I suggest driving around Artesia if you can. I'm not sure how anything can survive there.
Fine Eating Establishments
I just wish that Spaghetti-Yo's was still open for business. I really feel like I missed out on one of Hobbs' finest eateries.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
I love craters
I had some time to kill on Friday because the courthouse in Sterling City closes at 1:30 on Fridays. So instead of waiting at the airport for any extra hour or so, I took a trip to the meteor crater of Odessa. I am so glad I did. They had kick ass shirts for sale and a hilarious coffee mug with a flaming meteor coming towards the earth with a preexisiting crater.
On the road to the crater, I saw this family cemetery. My first thought was that it isn't a very big family. Then I realized that the only family member here may not have been very well liked since the Henderson family spent a good deal of money on the gate and fence, but only tied together a couple of sticks to make a cross instead of buying a headstone.
Not that I was thinking of drinking the water from the faucets of the Ladies Restroom at the Meteor crater Museum, but I'm glad they warned me. It did make me wonder if it was even safe to wash my hands.
I know that this is West Texas and that there are a lot of snakes, but I don't think that they know to stay off of the path.
When this crater was discovered, it was just big hole in the ground so naturally, someone filled it up with sand. It was so much more impressive this way
I thought the garbage bags in the middle of the "crater" was a nice tough. Don't you?
Sterling City
There isn't much to Sterling City -- the courthouse and jail, the cafe, gas station, and the candle store-- but I highly recommend visiting Maxine at the City Cafe. You better hurry because she is going to sell it soon.
No, this isn't me (or Maxine). This is super fabulous Pineapple Friend Nicole at Maxine's cafe. Her food was awesome.
The decor was divine
And after telling us that we had to get a picture of Gumby because they had gotten drunk together quite a few times, Maxine told us a funny story about a certain public official that doesn't look her in the eye when he speaks to her. In fact, she had to tell him to stop talking to her vagina.
Driving through West Texas
I forgot to fill up on my way out of San Angelo and was thinking I wasn't going to make it to Sterling City. Fortunately, this gas station was in Water Valley. As best I can tell, not so much water.
The way this guy was driving, it is always "Beer 30". I'm not sure that is something that you really want to advertise while you are driving.
Some of last week's adventures
Isn't nice how they decorate all of the bridges in Odessa? I think so.
This what happens when it rains for five minutes in West Texas
Ok, I'm juvenile. But I do think Glasscock is a funny name for a county...
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Epitome of Evil
On the outside, Laverne and Shirley look very cute and sweet. They are not. On Sunday these seemingly sweet dogs destroyed a box of Kleenex, crapped on the floor, tore the stuffing out of one of the cushions on the couch, and chewed through the power cord for my laptop in a matter of 30 minutes. I thought it was too hot (105 degrees) to leave the dogs out. Apparently, they thought it was everything in the house should be shredded. They sure did sleep good (in the kitchen) after their busy day...
Friday, August 11, 2006
Fighting terrorism by supporting evil corporations
After a long day at work and then not being able to pack all of my liquid and potentially liquid items in my suitcase, I took a nap. I had a dream that I was on the "no-fly" list because I was a liquid or potential liquid. Not a far stretch since pineapples are mostly water. Anyway, I had to go to my own personal hell (a/k/a the local Wal-mart as it was the only game in town for such a find). So I bought this super ugly pink bag as part of my own personal fight against terrorism.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
BBQ Hobbs Style
Just in case you were wondering, I had the swine and it was good. When the girl at the counter asked me if there was anything else, I asked if they sold shirts or hats or anything! She looked at me like I was completely insane and said, "Uh, no!" I guess she doesn't see the humor in her job. If I stay here much longer I might apply for a job just to get a shirt.
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