Wednesday, September 27, 2006
I should change the name of my blog...
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
6' Cole, this is for you...
The Hub City of South Texas
This is the proof that Alice is the Hub City of South Texas. I'm not really sure what that means, but it is true.
This is the Jim Wells County courthouse.
I don't know what an "Astromatic" Car Wash is. I might have gotten one, but there didn't seem to be much car washing going on...
San Diego!
This is the lovely Duval County courthouse
You can get your groceries and your decorating supplies in one place. I love one stop shopping!
The San Diego Cafe has great home cooking. Well, it is the only game in town so it is a good thing the food is good.
This looks like a great place to pollute
I didn't get out much in Houston
This is the water wall or wall of water, or whatever.
This guy pulled up next to me at a light so I asked to take his picture.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Muleshoe
They really should repaint that sign. I always hope to see him there. Matt Houston, anyone?
This is the world famous mule. As I was driving through town last Friday, I saw the sign for "Mule Days" on September 9th. Do you see the problem with this? Anyway, had I known that there was a mule jumping contest I would have stayed. It sounds better than Donkey Baseball. I'll just have to catch it next year.
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Holy Toast!
Looking for the perfect gift for that special someone? Consider Holy Toast. It rules!
Here a a couple more presents I got. Love the pink hat and so does Laverne. Turns out she likes to play dress up. If you look closely, you will see the cool pineapple pin on the hat.
Thanks for a kick ass birthday!
Not much salt in Morton, Texas
The courthouse is nice in Morton.
So is the yard art.
I'm not exactly sure what kind of business this was, but with a name like that I just don't understand why it is no more.
And here is a special picture for the Pineapple Clan. Just in case you were wondering, half of it is a video store and the other side sells books and used computers. They were both closed when I was there.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Some of the finer points of Portales
When I drove into town, I saw feedlots, junkyards, and a lot of run down houses. Since Portales seems a little slum-like, I thought there might be more grouches than this sign claims.
When I drove up to the courthouse, it seemed nice enough.
But then there was the SMELL. The only way I can describe it is a combination of urine, bird crap and chemicals. Then I noticed the jailbirds cleaning up the courthouse grounds. Cleaning up the dead birds. See all the feathers? The whole lawn surrounding the courthouse is like this. That is not right.
This lovely art is showcased within the courthouse.
And this is the sink that is in the records room. My only question is: where is the toilet?
Muffler Galaxy, home of muffler art.
Wanna buy some guns?
That sounds a little scary. I would feel better if they had everything for the hunter instead of the shooter...
The only thing missing from this place is the beer
I guess this one is for the precision shooters of Clovis.
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Finally, a picture of the hanging tree!
This is the courthouse. Luckily there is a huge oak tree outside to hang criminals
There was a time when they would take those convicted of capital crimes directly outside, throw a rope over a limb and hang 'em. Swift justice.
Sinton has special art, too!
Celebrate the Bicentennial!
I had to put this in two pictures because there was a tree in the way.
But even in two, you can see that it is a very special mural.
