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WEST TEXAS

08/4/08

If you head out to the North from the Gulf of Mexico, and head West for just 6 hours from Dallas and you will come to the border of Mexico and New Mexico! Cultural diffusion is seen here, which makes it an enjoyable atmosphere, however Texas stayed firmly plants to it roots. With miles upon miles of densely populated mesquite brush, you will really come to love nature. Take a dirt road, and spot Black-tipped Jack Rabbits, and enjoy the almost spooky howling of Coyotes in the distance. It gives you a real sense of the real forces in nature. It gives you hope, and let's you know that our human civilization is still young in this immense galaxy.

Stop in Midland to get some good ol' country breakfast at "Cracker barrel". Prepare room for the wonderful rockin' chairs you'll want to take home from their old fashioned front store full of toys, indoor and outdoor decorations, and candy originals!

Want to have some fun in the mountains for the day? Head west into Odessa, stop at Walmart to pick up necessary supplies, and head out South West. Maybe an hour or so later you will arrive at a pretty cool man-made natural spring. Thank you military!

After you've had your fun at Balmorhea Park, head east back into town, and enjoy the wonderful Florida feel as you drive around. Hit the Texas Burger drive-thru order a few Jalapeno Burgers, shakes, and your heart will be unlocked by passage through your taste buds and stomach! If your not feeling like a burger stop at Denny's!

Kick back at the hotel swimming pool, beer in hand, and cool off enjoying the view of Palm Trees and bird's hydrating in the crystal clear pool water. Time for dinner! EASTBOUND! 8 miles from Odessa, back to Midland, and you have a wonderful choice of restaurants. Texas steakhouse, Carino's Italian restaurant, Arby's, Sonic!...they even have a Jack in the box, a What-a-Burger (says that 10 times fast), IHOP, Olive Garden, and McDonald's (where isn't there one-LOL). This list of restaurants can go on for a while.

Pumps jacks decorate the road sides. Although they may seem greed-generated, it renews hope and vitality, and really makes you proud of the Unites States of America. With technology comes efficiency, and we are at the brink ladies and gentlemen. Hybrid cars are old news, in with electric sports cars, and full-powered solar houses!

Stop at Acme Realty in Pecos, TX while you are there, and ask about the great deals on land. It's possible Home Design Consultants by Angela Moore can design you a fabulous home. Mine is in the process of being built! These homes will be off-grid requiring no power lines making use of solar technology, and a well/rain collection system will supply water to the homes. For more info check out her ad at http://annamoore2068.typepad.c om/life/2008/07/clear-springs- o.html or visit her website at http://www.hdcinc.us and http://www.homedesign-consulta nts.com.

Overall, West Texas - known as the big bend region (maybe because it is "Home of the first rodeo"), is a grand place. Just bring lots of water! It's hot out here!

One thing I found silly was the abundance of tanning salons in such a sunny place. But that's ok, because West Texas has everything! Even a hockey team. GO JACKALOPES! Come to Texas to see if these creatures are real! You can even go ice skating at a mall in Midland, and pick up some stylish clothes at Dillards. Some of the people may be a little slow at ringing you up, but what nice people!

With all of the open land, fresh air, wildlife, lakes and rodeos you'll feel like you're are finally "home".

I'm sold! How about you?

WEST TEXAS!

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