Last night I turned in early as I had a long drive ahead of me today. This morning I was able to sleep in until 6:00 a.m. too dark to start the trip back to Del Rio. If I had better night vision I might have attempted it, as it was a waste of time to sit around waiting for sunrise.
Drive back to Alpine, Texas |
While I told my friends that I would be back Thursday or Friday...in all honesty I did not know if that would be the case. The main purpose for arriving early was to reserve a camping spot for myself and my Houston friends. With that accomplished and the guys camp guarding the prime real estate, I left happy knowing that at least I was able to make my 19th trip to the Chili Cook-off. Anything after that, would be icing on the cake.
Good night. May you all have Terlingua Dreams.
MsB, many many years ago, I come up with a say'n...."to let a dream die is to die inside". Don't ever let go of your dream.
ReplyDeleteI git all excitis every time you write bout Terlingua 'cause I had them same feel'ns bout the place first time I see it (2002). But now, I'm too freak'n old for that kind of life.
I remember you mentioning that saying many times over the years on your blog and I am in complete agreement with it. I do not intend to let go of my Terlingua dream even though my family and friends think I am crazy.
DeleteBilly Bob you are not too old! Over the years I have met several people in their late 70's and 80's who make Terlingua home. By comparison you are a spring chicken.
I'm glad it all worked out for you. When I used to criss cross the country from NC to CA and back, I stopped before dark but left before daylight. There isn't much on the road early in the morning except a few trucks, and I was alert once I got started. My eyes were also a lot better back then.
ReplyDeleteThe problem if you can even call it that, is that it gets really dark at night. There are a lot people that have ran into burros, deer and other wildlife. I also feel better driving after sun up as my eyesight is not, nor has it ever been good at night.
DeleteI read the title & thought "What? No more coconut cream pie?"
ReplyDeleteThen I realized the coconut cream pie (or apple pie a la mode!) dessert had the letter 's' twice.
My mistake ... but I sure do feel better! :-)
Lol, Rob :D
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