summer storms

 

Rain clouds fill the sky over the entrance to the South Camp Headquarters of the Spade Ranch.

 

Spade Ranch

Hockley County, Texas

the olivers don't live here any more

 

Throughout the South Plains, vacant homesteads punctuate the farmland.  One wonders what hopes and dreams lie abandoned beyond the padlocked gate.

 

FM 2130

Hockley County, Texas

11.1.2015

you are here

 

I visited Hawaii today.  It wasn't far -- only about 25 miles from my house.  I saw the sand but never found the ocean!  Wonder why Hockley County named roads in this precinct after States?  Certainly doesn't look like Hawaii or Maine or Georgia!

 

FM 168

Hockley County, Texas

"areas of blowing dust with chance of evening thunderstorms"

 

The spring weather forecast in West Texas is predictable in its unpredictability.  Blue skies, strong winds, blowing dust and, hopefully, possibility of rain this evening.

 

FM 597 and Onion Shed Road

Hockley County, Texas

 



north pole

 

I found the North Pole today while driving south in Hockley County.  It was there alongside the railroad track in a muddy cotton field.  Quite a town with the Elf House, Santa's Workshop, a church and assorted houses.  I suppose in the dark -- from a train -- it would appear magical, especially when the Polar Express stops for Santa.  However, the place was deserted.  I suppose Santa and the elves take the first of the year off and bask in the Bahamas.

 

Hockley County, Texas

(between Wolfforth and Ropesville)