Early bluebonnet photos from Texas

[macwilkin]

Thanks, all for your kind words.

Jock, the bluebonnets (which are the state flower of Texas) bloom typically in late March and generally last until early to mid-April, depending upon the amount of rainfall and temperature. They don't last long, but on a good year, there are areas where there are flowers practically as far as you can see. They are often interspersed with Indian Paintbrushes (which are red). (See image here: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...%3Divns&itbs=1)

It's a tradition for many Texans to take the family out for the annual bluebonnet photo.

Given the abundant rainfall, and warm temperatures we've experienced (already up in the 80ºF range), the flowers seem to have come a bit early this year, but I'm hopeful that they'll stay with us 'til mid-April.

Cheers,

SM

Let's hope so, as we'll be down in the Hill Country in mid-April to visit family (Driftwood/Austin).

T.

[Jock Scot]

Isn't nature a wonderful thing, even though it can be cruel at times. Wherever in the world we are, given the chance, nature will provide beauty in all sorts of ways and forms and those super pictures of bluebonnets just confirm it. Thanks chaps.

[ShaunMaxwell]

Todd,

If you're in Driftwood, I hope you'll have time to take in a meal at The Salt Lick. (If you've been to Driftwood before, I'm sure you've been there... If not, now's the time!)

http://www.saltlickbbq.com/

SM

[macwilkin]

Todd,

If you're in Driftwood, I hope you'll have time to take in a meal at The Salt Lick. (If you've been to Driftwood before, I'm sure you've been there... If not, now's the time!)

http://www.saltlickbbq.com/

SM

Several years ago, my brother-in-law sent us a bottle of their BBQ sauce for Christmas, and it was very tasty. Texas BBQ is on my agenda -- I'd love to go to Lockhart, but we'll see what happens. The National Museum of the Pacific War in Frdericksburg, the TX Military Museum at Camp Mabry and the Alamo are the three top items on my list.

Years ago I was in San Antonio for a wedding with my ex-fiancee, but a series of unfortunate events, including a tornado at Lambert Field in St. Louis, delayed our arrival in SA until the day of the wedding -- I never did get to the Alamo, and that's one of the reasons why she is an "ex".

T.

[Jack Daw]

Great photos, Shaun!!

[Jack Daw]

Todd,

If you're in Driftwood, I hope you'll have time to take in a meal at The Salt Lick. (If you've been to Driftwood before, I'm sure you've been there... If not, now's the time!)

http://www.saltlickbbq.com/

SM

I have not been there before, but the menu looks delicious!

[cck]

The bluebonnets are outstanding in Austin this year. I frequently drive 360 (Cap. Tx Hwy) and this is the best display I have seen in years.

[chewse]

On our way back to Dallas from the San Antonio Highland Games this weekend, we took a scenic detour to the Lyndon B. Johnson ranch. The bluebonnets are in full bloom. Here are my two smooth hair fox terriers (Reno and Lila) checking out the scenery.
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