tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post8925718986004774395..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: I is for Inspiring - Big Bend Part TwoJodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-81033296849963640642019-02-08T12:06:10.673-08:002019-02-08T12:06:10.673-08:00The state park is a must-see when in the area!The state park is a must-see when in the area!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-9130063725173310962019-02-08T09:44:07.611-08:002019-02-08T09:44:07.611-08:00What a fun way to spend your Anniversary! I also t...What a fun way to spend your Anniversary! I also thought the cement mixer looked like a space capsule. Such a pretty area for sure.DebbieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098946439067724168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-38744032276059295922019-01-31T08:14:56.790-08:002019-01-31T08:14:56.790-08:00True about a Jeep - it's one of the reasons we...True about a Jeep - it's one of the reasons we decided on a motorhome rather than a 5er or TT. And you definitely need a larger vehicle for your business! Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-61722880588693699382019-01-11T11:10:09.810-08:002019-01-11T11:10:09.810-08:00It would be great to have a Jeep, but unfortunatel...It would be great to have a Jeep, but unfortunately it couldn't tow Raven. So we'll just have to follow your journeys and enjoy your views :-)) Happy Anniversary!! How fun that Ezra got to take his family to the snow :-)Rene https://www.blogger.com/profile/12780561678301320661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-57438973699229349682019-01-09T09:57:29.094-08:002019-01-09T09:57:29.094-08:00We love being able to get off the road and into na...We love being able to get off the road and into narrower spots - although even the Jeep couldn't suck it in enough to avoid the brush and rocks this time :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-55329720526283129672019-01-09T09:56:12.407-08:002019-01-09T09:56:12.407-08:00Thanks Gay!! You'll love the Big Bend area - a...Thanks Gay!! You'll love the Big Bend area - and you can get some of your own pinstriping :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-69441579305130416542019-01-09T04:38:02.005-08:002019-01-09T04:38:02.005-08:00Love your space craft. I see a small 4x4 in our fu...Love your space craft. I see a small 4x4 in our future, can't always get to far in wide hipped truck. Great photos, glad you enjoyed your time on the border.Faye N Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630343244281603759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-55790014113499451602019-01-08T20:30:14.269-08:002019-01-08T20:30:14.269-08:00Your photos are beautiful Jode! We spent last Nov...Your photos are beautiful Jode! We spent last November in Hill Country. Looks like we need to return to Texas and do some exploring in Big Bend! Now you have bragging rights...Texas pinstriping! Happy Anniversary! Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-18844151529317364472019-01-08T16:04:54.449-08:002019-01-08T16:04:54.449-08:00Thanks for getting us there in the first place!! Y...Thanks for getting us there in the first place!! You'll love seeing more of the state park (maybe in warmer weather though).Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-29777211253443903572019-01-08T13:29:41.063-08:002019-01-08T13:29:41.063-08:00LOL at the space craft—that's exactly what I t...LOL at the space craft—that's exactly what I thought it was at first glance, too!! Thanks so much for the grand tour of Big Bend Ranch State Park. We just saw a fraction of it when we were there last year. We ran out of time. Gives us something to look forward to on our next trip to Big Bend! Happy belated anniversary! :-))Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-48487885564602665822019-01-08T09:17:12.422-08:002019-01-08T09:17:12.422-08:00We never saw anything for Closed Canyon, but it wa...We never saw anything for Closed Canyon, but it was so cold I'm not sure we would have braved it that day. Next time! Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-92110968048813487842019-01-08T09:16:28.976-08:002019-01-08T09:16:28.976-08:00It is a surprisingly beautiful area and one we'...It is a surprisingly beautiful area and one we're so glad we visited! Lots of smaller RVs running around the park itself. Anyone who favors the wall should be required to visit the border along the river and see if they still want it.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-62736251570787526692019-01-08T09:14:48.330-08:002019-01-08T09:14:48.330-08:00We weren't surprised to find the cold after re...We weren't surprised to find the cold after reading Laurel's post from last year, but still......it was cold until we got north to Van Horn! So weird :-) I'm bad about remembering to include us.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-49752310086428158362019-01-08T03:32:30.263-08:002019-01-08T03:32:30.263-08:00Happy Anniversary!! What a great way to spend it....Happy Anniversary!! What a great way to spend it. Your terrific pictures really show how gorgeous it is. Thanks for showing it all to me. Surprised to hear it's cold there. Right by the WALLESS border, I would think would be the warmest spot in Texas. No pics of use guys or the fluffy one. Now that's unusual.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-41587448418710239692019-01-06T18:31:31.667-08:002019-01-06T18:31:31.667-08:00Presidio was the low point of that drive for us, b...Presidio was the low point of that drive for us, but the rest of it was amazing! Closed Canyon was the first slot canyon we’d ever walked in. Very, very fun place to visit!exploRVistas - Diana and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370218758023274707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-18726725311837977072019-01-06T08:52:20.506-08:002019-01-06T08:52:20.506-08:00What a fantastic area! We never made it to that pa...What a fantastic area! We never made it to that part of TX...perhaps in the future if we get a small RV. That F*ing wall needs to die.Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-49163192828436876692019-01-06T08:24:38.347-08:002019-01-06T08:24:38.347-08:00Actually it may be the proximity to the border tha...Actually it may be the proximity to the border that keeps them open, I didn't think of that! Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-42777151415288476112019-01-06T08:23:46.352-08:002019-01-06T08:23:46.352-08:00It turned out to be great to see on a cloudy day. ...It turned out to be great to see on a cloudy day. I know you guys will love it.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-90683819292277036232019-01-06T08:22:29.851-08:002019-01-06T08:22:29.851-08:00It's a crazy beautiful area!! We agree 100% on...It's a crazy beautiful area!! We agree 100% on that criteria :)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-43557657071196407872019-01-05T19:50:54.484-08:002019-01-05T19:50:54.484-08:00OM, what amazing geology! It doesn't matter w...OM, what amazing geology! It doesn't matter what the outside looks like if the food is good and you're with the one you love.Gaelynhttps://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-81464031529772050802019-01-05T19:46:33.049-08:002019-01-05T19:46:33.049-08:00I think the Jeep looks better with some pinstripes...I think the Jeep looks better with some pinstripes! Notsure what keeps the PayLess shoe stores open,but there is one in Tecate, California too! Along with a liquor store, just a few yards from Tecate, Baja Norte.Jeff Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254493317843044109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-16023686240300832592019-01-05T19:39:28.704-08:002019-01-05T19:39:28.704-08:00The diversity in the rock formations and colors is...The diversity in the rock formations and colors is amazing. Beauty at every turn. Love the rocks that are on loan from Utah:) Such a nice red-orange. At first glance I thought it was a space craft...haha! Sure looks it from the photo. My idea of a dinner place for the anniversary. Probably much tastier than a high priced meal. Thanks for the tour of the State Park!John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.com