Saturday, April 4, 2015

This is Better Than Sipping Brandy....

 
Meandering down the byway......(c)2015Horst Kelly Photographer 

One of the perks of being outdoors is waking up to a bird singing, maybe the sounds of a river flowing by, a train traveling across country..even a sound of a rooster waking up the hens...usually these items occur between 5 or 6 in the morning....I had all the windows
 open with a nice breeze keeping the camper cool and comfortable....at about 1:30 in the wee hours of the morning I hear a Mockingbird  singing  full blown "opera style"..and it doesn't stop until I leave at 0800 for the Days Adventure. Wow....I haven't seen or heard him or her the rest of the day....I'm hoping I don't get "Act 2" tonight.

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Not having any success getting some deep sleep, I got myself up around 0500..made some STRONG coffee, go outside and star gaze, while my mockingbird friend is still serenading me.... as the sun is peeking over the Hills, I get cleaned up, dressed, make another cup of Java and decide on todays adventure...its going to start with the Willow Road loop...a 13 mile country road onto private land that winds around and kinda ends close to Fredisburg.   Your speed is about 5/10 miles per hour and you are not suppose to stop or pull over and/or get out of your vehicle to take photos...I learned a long time ago that it's far better to ask for forgiveness...then to ask for permission.

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I am somewhat disappointed in that there are not the vast open fields of Bluebonnets as in past years...especially since this year is deemed a "Bumper Crop" year..maybe I'm a week or so early....after I finished the loop, I meander on numerous rural roads with little luck and end up in Johnson City...having high hope...nothing..Mmmm Its 1pm by this time so I head back to down load what I have, plus the wind has picked up again, which plays havek on closeups....I feel kinda like JerryC stated in his blog about he and the Guys only catching 50 crappie.


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OK....time has somehow slipped by me...its now Saturday evening.....I guess I'm just plain lazy, or I get tired out to fast and just go and tuck myself in....anyway let me close for now and add some photo's....its suppose to rain tomorrow, so there shouldn't be any excuse for not posting some more words and photo's ......
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In closing let me say that I am having a Terrific time...even with the overcast and very windy day....its great to be outdoors, fresh air,  nature, solitude, and photography...combine that with Casita living and it's about as good as it gets.....

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This is what happens when you try to take pictures while driving....Until next time...thanks for stopping by...Horst sends

Almost forgot...a Happy and Wonderful Easter to ALL.......

11 comments:

  1. Horst, you might not be impressed by the flower scenes, but I certainly am. Having never seen anything like that in person, I just gape in wonder. All the photos are great. The one with the old rusty jalopy really speaks to me.

    So glad you are out on the road. I know exactly what you mean when you say it doesn't get any better!

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    1. The Fields have really started filling out the last 3 days...by next week it will really be something...but I leave today going East about 150 miles..hopefully it will be just as plentiful...thanks you for the kind words...its hard to photograph such beauty...but I enjoy trying...Horst sends

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  2. Loving the bluebonnets....also like the "rust" with the blue. Have a great day and don't let the rain get you down.

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    1. Thanks Lynne....Today I leave going East....though its really filling out....but I have a "need", to venture... :) Thanks for taking the time to check in...Horst sends

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  3. A sweet breath of Spring....Happy Easter!!

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    1. And Happy Easter to You and Jerry....Spring time is a great time of year...on many Levels....I'm all smiles, 24/7.....Take care...Horst sends

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  4. Maybe no broad vistas, but I love the roadside shots. Sure hope the rain moves out for you, and you find that "perfect" vista shot.

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    1. The fills are really coming into there own. in the past 3 days....the rain is moving....but its Spring...it comes with the adventure.. :) looking forward to your next adventure..take care Buddy....Horst sends

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  5. Willow City Loop used to be a really popular bicycle ride.

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    1. That would be a terrific Bike ride.....and a great work out....Keep catching those fish..and no more confrontations with the pavement :)..Horst sends

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  6. Hi Horst, we are in Schulenburg heading north, also chasing bluebonnets, so far so good. Will head north and west to Turkey for the Bob Wills Festival. Looking for BBQ and flowers along the way. On the blog soon at www.mightybus.wordpress.com. Wendy and Jim

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