Showing posts with label Only in Texas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Only in Texas. Show all posts

Monday, January 10

Snow Day 2011

Yes, the news reports are right.  Yes, we got snowed on again.  Which brings up the looming question in my mind which is "WHY IS IT SNOWING AGAIN IN TEXAS?!?!" 



 One of the biggest benefits of living here is NOT having snow to deal with.  We've got about 6 inches, enough to have some fun sledding.  I guess as long as it only happens once a year, I can manage.  Now, let's hope that it goes away quickly.

Of course, I DID NOT manage to get a picture of a brilliant "Only in Texas" moment in action, so I will ask you to use your imagination. . . . What does a clever Texan use as a sled on rare snowy day?  You'll never guess, so I'll show you a picture. . . .
That's right.  A broiler pan, or more specifically, the bottom half of the broiler pan.  It actually was not a bad option.   It worked much better than the Rubbermaid tubs that were popular last year

Here's some sledding footage of Tate:

Sunday, December 5

Only in Texas . . . .

Texas: where an outline of the state and the word "y'all" are considered appropriate Christmas yard decoration.
What's next?  A lighted Santa riding on the Texas star with the caption "Santa's fixin' to come to town".  On second thought, maybe I should keep that one to myself.  It could be a million dollar idea.

For the record, there are at least two of these Merry Christmas Y'all yard decorations in my neighborhood alone; on homes not far from one another.  It's like one guy drove past the other's house and thought, "Yes.  Now that guy knows what Christmas is all about.  I have to get one of those."  I can only imagine how many with light up our neighborhood next year . . .

Sunday, September 26

Only in Texas . . . .

I am sure every city has a Planned Parenthood, but what about a Planned Parenthood Express?  It's for those who need birth control and they need it FAST.  It might also be worth mentioning that is it nicely situated between a donut shop and a nail salon, to fully meet the needs of all their customers. 

Tuesday, September 14

Only in Texas . . . .

Ok. So, it might be argued that this is technically not an "Only in Texas" thing.  But, unless you live in areas prone to hurricanes and tornados, chances are you don't see the kind of rain storms we see here.

We get the CRAZIEST looking storms and really beauitful clouds.  And thunder that rolls on forever.  If you have always lived in an area with mountains, you don't realize that your mountains absorb the sound from thunder.  But, if you live in Texas (and other areas in the midwest) with virtually no changes in elevation, that thunder rolls on FOREVER.  And the lightening?  Wow.

You may have heard of Hermine?  She was classified as a hurricane at some point in the past 2 weeks, then she weakened when she came on shore.  But, weakened is a relative term.  Hermine dropped about 7-8 inches of rain on us in 24 hours. According to the local news, it was the 5th largest amount of rain received in a 24 hour period.

For reference, in this video I am standing under our covered back patio.  The rain gutters on the back of the house re-direct about 80% of the water to the side yard.  The puddles and flooding on the deck is just the water the rain gutter could not handle.  

So, where does all this rain go?  Check out this creek that is within walking distance of our house:
The creek on a typical day
(notice the creek is about 10 feet below the road I am on)

The creek after the rain stopped
(notice the water reaches the road)




This is a different view.
Look closely and you can make out the road that goes under the overpass.

The road is submerged after the rain.

Tuesday, July 27

Only in Texas . . . .


Yes, y'all, an actual retail store.  Apparently, if you are fixin' to buy a gun, you should go here.   'Cause the only thing better than gettin' a gun, is gettin' it dirt cheap.

Monday, July 26

Introducing "Only in Texas . . ."

We all know that everything is bigger in Texas and it is with Texas that you should not mess.  But what you might not know, though I am sure you will not be surprised, is that there are things and happenings in Texas that are unlike anywhere else I have lived or visited.  Strange things.  Things that perpetuate the countless stereotypes of Texas.  I am continually humored and amazed at the things I see here.  Things that would only fly in Texas.  And for a while now, I have been wanting to record and share some of these things with the outside world. Which is why I am now bringing a new feature to my blog  . . . . ladies and gentlemen, I would like to introduce you to "Only in Texas", where I hope to bring a little taste of the real Texas to all y'all outsiders.  Keep watching.  You never know when one might appear.