October 15, 2022 In our previous adventure we explored some forest service roads in the Sam Houston National Forest. All during the week that followed Kristi and I talked about what a good time we had exploring that day, and how beautiful and peaceful the forest was. We made plans to go back the very… Continue reading Sun Dappled Forest and Dusty Spiderwebs (Part II)
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Sun Dappled Forest and Dusty Spiderwebs (Part I)
October 9, 2022 Kristi and I took an unplanned drive through the Sam Houston National Forest. This was one of those adventures that started out as a trip to Sonic for drinks, but ended up with one of us asking, “Is there anywhere you want to go?” The forest has been on our minds lately.… Continue reading Sun Dappled Forest and Dusty Spiderwebs (Part I)
Madisonville Branch
September 9, 2022 A KML file of this adventure is available here. Download and import it into your favorite mapping software. Today would have been Patrick’s birthday. His birthdays, and the days leading up to them, are tough. When we should be planning a celebration of his life and his turning another year older, we… Continue reading Madisonville Branch
Chasing Rainbows
August 27, 2022 Kristi walked into my home office and asked, “Do you want to go to Sonic and get drinks?” “Yes!” I replied. I was seconds away from going into the living room and asking her the same question. Consensus in our household is almost a guarantee, at least on the important things, such… Continue reading Chasing Rainbows
Hot HOT Date!
July 30, 2022 It’s been a while since we have done any adventuring. Kristi is getting over a bout of stasis dermatitis, which is the result of circulation issues caused by the wreck that took our Patrick. Without getting too graphic, the rash at its worst looked like a second-degree burn. Treatment mainly centered around… Continue reading Hot HOT Date!
Cows of Unusual Size
July 1 – 4, 2022 We needed a break. On a whim I checked the schedule at the Lindsay Ranch and, surprisingly, Mason Mountain Manor was available during Independence Day weekend. So, I sent in a request for those dates, and then we packed up and headed off for a few days of fun and… Continue reading Cows of Unusual Size
Creeks and Ghost Towns
March 5, 2022 Today, Kristi and I once again visited some familiar roads, but also explored a few areas we have never been through before. We stopped at a few ghost towns along the way. Well, to call them “ghost towns” is debatable. They were more like communities than towns. The fact is that at… Continue reading Creeks and Ghost Towns
The Bridge Was Out!
November 28, 2021 Today we took that route that we intended to take when we made our unplanned drive on Chalk Cemetery Road. Well, sort of… The journey began on Bo Brown Road (aka, Brown Road) off of FM 230 in Kittrell’s Cut-Off. The road starts off paved for a short distance, then turns to… Continue reading The Bridge Was Out!
Google Maps Mayhem
November 20, 2021 Today’s adventure took us through parts of Grimes and Walker Counties. Sadly, we didn’t take many pictures. The reasons why will hopefully become clear later… Our adventure started on CR 240 in Shiro, Texas. Shiro (Shy-roh) was formed in 1902 on what is now State Highway 30 by members of a few… Continue reading Google Maps Mayhem
Houston County and Kittrell’s Cut-Off
November 6, 2021 Kristi and I went on an adventure today! It began in downtown Trinity, Texas, heading west on FM 230. FM 230 is a paved road, of course, but it goes through some pretty country on the north side of the Trinity River. Our intended target was Bo Brown Road, but we got… Continue reading Houston County and Kittrell’s Cut-Off