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Repair
I suppose this sign indicates a building that is in need of repair?
Between when I shot this in April, and when I got it ready for the blog a couple of days ago, I’d forgotten if this place was in Ralls or Lorenzo. I used Google street view and “drove” down the highway until I spotted it. While that did save me some traveling, I realize that I also missed out on the chance to take more photographs….
Lorenzo, Texas
photographed 4.1.2013
Reflection
I was driving back to Lubbock one Sunday morning and pulled off the interstate in Putnam to see what I could see.
The thing is, though, that I only spent about five minutes there: it was before I’d discovered the wealth of photographic opportunity that these sorts of towns offer. I think I need to go back….
Putnam, Texas
photographed 3.26.2011
Call Brady
My mom listened to KFYO radio every day. (Even the noon farm report, for some reason.)
I can remember the radio commercials that this plumbing company ran, with their “Lady, call Brady” tagline. I am guessing that from the looks of the place these days, any lady who DID call Brady would probably not get an answer…
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 4.28.2013
I only report what I see
This is the biggest understatement I’ve ever read about this particular stretch of highway, known as the River Road: Nobody gets on FM-170 by mistake.
But if you do find yourself on this highway, with its mighty views of mountains along the Texas-Mexico frontier, you might see an old movie set or a ghost town or an cemetery or two.
And, you can also see this teepee-themed rest area.
River Road (FM 170)
near Lajitas, Texas
photographed 1.19.2013
UPDATE: December 2
In response to a request to see the rest of the teepees:
