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    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
    Wow! What a vivid blue. I have to confess that I really had no idea what a "bluebonnet" was, until now. Do they stay in flower for long? Smashing pictures, by the way.
    They generally flower in the spring, and will stay in bloom into summer. But when it gets hot and dry in late summer, they wither out and go away. Here in Texas, the blooming of the bluebonnets is sort of a cultural celebration of spring. Lots of people take to the roadways and drive around looking for scenic views of them. In some locations, there will be entire pastures (dozens or even hundreds of acres) full of bluebonnets. It's quite breathtaking.

    Some examples (randomly pulled from the internet):




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    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.
    " Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.

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    Great photos, Shaun!!

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    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.

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    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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