Do you think that they realize that chairs are, in fact, furniture?
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Today's lesson is: SHARP!
I have these neighbors that decided to do some landscaping recently. Their choice of ground cover is quite interesting. It is broken glass. I found this interesting on many levels. For one thing, it should make for an interesting gardening experience when they decide that they want to plant things. Sounds like fun to kneel in a big pile of glass and dig around, does it? The other thing that is interesting is that they have a small child. I bet once that kid starts walking, it won’t take long to learn about sharp things. Oh, and the other fun thing is that they decided to fill in the cracks on the sidewalk with broken glass. It is not fun to walk through glass wearing flip-flops. I learned about sharp that day (and to walk on the other side of the street).
Here is a close up of the broken glass.
and a pretty picture of the the future good times they will have gardening.
And the whole picture.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
I want to meet the "Queen of Pies"!
(Click Picture for BIGGER!)
I've never eaten at Home Slice Pizza. But when I do, I hope I get to meet the "Queen of Pies".
National Day of Prayer
It seems like this sign implies that 2 Chronicles 7:14 says: "America, Unite in Prayer." I don't remember The Bible making any direct reference to America. I guess I could be wrong.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
A bridge to nowhere
April 22, 2007:
Outside of Smithville on Highway 71, there is this lovely section of bridge that goes nowhere. You, too, can have one of these lovely bridges that goes nowhere. Oh! To dream!
Outside of Smithville on Highway 71, there is this lovely section of bridge that goes nowhere. You, too, can have one of these lovely bridges that goes nowhere. Oh! To dream!
Monday, April 23, 2007
Bumper Stickers are Fun!
April 5, 2007:
Rockport, Texas
I saw this bumper sticker on my way out of town. I'm guessing that this guy isn't a big fan of cats. I couldn't get a good shot so I followed him to the Whataburger. I was hungry so it worked out. I got a greasy burger and this picture.
Rockport, Texas
I saw this bumper sticker on my way out of town. I'm guessing that this guy isn't a big fan of cats. I couldn't get a good shot so I followed him to the Whataburger. I was hungry so it worked out. I got a greasy burger and this picture.
I love puns
April 4, 2007:
George West, Texas
I really love church signs when they are trying to be funny or clever.
George West, Texas
I really love church signs when they are trying to be funny or clever.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Gotcha!
March 9, 2007:
The Pineapple Parents have had some troubles with critters living under their house. I was at the Pineapple Parents' house on this particular day and we kept hearing a cat meow. The Pineapple Dad sent me under the house to check it out. Yeah, me! There was something in the trap and, thankfully, it was only the next door neighbor's cat. MOTL was not so lucky the day the Pineapple Dad asked him to help relocate a possum and her babies...
The Pineapple Parents have had some troubles with critters living under their house. I was at the Pineapple Parents' house on this particular day and we kept hearing a cat meow. The Pineapple Dad sent me under the house to check it out. Yeah, me! There was something in the trap and, thankfully, it was only the next door neighbor's cat. MOTL was not so lucky the day the Pineapple Dad asked him to help relocate a possum and her babies...
Wildflower
April 3, 2007:
Although we are still in a drought, we recently had a lot of rain and the wildflowers finally started blooming. Thanks, Lady Bird Johnson! Why thank Lady Bird, you ask? After LBJ returned to Texas, Lady Bird persuaded the State of Texas to seed the highways with bluebonnets, the state flower, and other wildflowers. It makes for a pretty drive. This is the one bluebonnet in my front yard. Pretty, huh?
Although we are still in a drought, we recently had a lot of rain and the wildflowers finally started blooming. Thanks, Lady Bird Johnson! Why thank Lady Bird, you ask? After LBJ returned to Texas, Lady Bird persuaded the State of Texas to seed the highways with bluebonnets, the state flower, and other wildflowers. It makes for a pretty drive. This is the one bluebonnet in my front yard. Pretty, huh?
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Power lines
Feb. 20, 2007:
I saw this truck while I was sitting at a light.
I saw this truck while I was sitting at a light.
But my car isn't nearly as tall, so I'm not really sure why I was being warned about power lines...
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Luling, Texas
Feb. 9, 2007
Scenes from Luling, Texas, home of the Watermelon Thump.
Scenes from Luling, Texas, home of the Watermelon Thump.
The watermelon water tower.
The pump jacks in town have been decorated.
Welcome to Oil City!
What is this?
Feb. 9, 2007
This tree is outside of Refugio, Texas. There is a historical marker sign, but since it is on the highway and there is no place to pull in I have no idea what was so special about this tree.
This tree is outside of Refugio, Texas. There is a historical marker sign, but since it is on the highway and there is no place to pull in I have no idea what was so special about this tree.
UPDATE: I started thinking about why these trees are so important and googled them. Duh.
As per the Texas Settlement Region they are the Urrea Oaks.
Urrea Oaks
US 77, S of Refugio
Refugio
Year Marker Erected: 1973
Location: From Refugio, take US 77 south about 15 mi. to median park area.
Marker Text:
By tradition, camping place in March 1836, during Texas War for Independence, of Gen.Jose Urrea of Mexico. Strategically located, this was Urrea's staging area. Capt. Amon B. King came from Goliad with his Texas volunteers to support the Refugio townsmen, who were taken into the safety of Mission Nuestra Senora Del Refugio. Then Lt. Col. William also arrived on March 13, and the "Battle of Rufugio" began. Both King and Ward left protection on the Mission, and Urrea won final victories over them, capturing King's command on March 15 and Ward's on March 22.
Gonzales, Texas
Feb. 6, 2007
I drove through Gonzales and saw these things:
I drove through Gonzales and saw these things:
This is the courthouse.
This is picture is for Henry.
And this is for my friends over at LBI.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Oooooh Spooky!
I found some old pictures on my phone recently. I took these at Green Pastures when we were there celebrating the Pineapple Dad's birthday last November. Green Pastures is famous for its kick ass milk punch, white peacocks and for being the childhood home of John Henry Faulk.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Bull!
Why would you tuck this fabulous yard art away? If I had this, I would have it in my front yard, not on the side... But that's just me.
Yard Art!
The source of some excellent yard art comes from Odem, Texas. I hope that one day I will have time to go in and find my own special piece of art. Perhaps something in a pineapple? (Please click on the photos to enlarge)
This is their yard -- well, part of their yard.
and more of their yard...
Gorilla vs. Crocodile. I hope that fence can keep them apart...
This was about the size of a baby elephant. Why be classy when you can be large?
Love the sea serpent
I didn't know that rabbits were bigger than dinosaurs, but apparently they are!
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