Guest guest Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Dante's second level of Hell, hereafter known >>as Houston. ;-) I have no idea what downtown Houston is like, but we drove an ancient Subaru all the way from Nakusp, B.C. to the outskirts of Houston two years ago, near Katy, and I loved it there! Mind you, we were careful to not talk politics with any local. And our relatives lived in a very nice upscale neighborhood a big yard and lots of trees everywhere. It was the beginning of April. All the wildflowers were blooming and it was merely pleasantly warm, just a bit sticky. So maybe we got a flattering view of the place. But any state that has the good sense to seed the median of a big freeway with winecups and bluebonnets has something to say for it. Our nephew took us to see alligators in Brazos Bend state park, as well as more birds than you can imagine, and meadows full of more flowers in a state park in Washington on the Brazos, in hilly country that reminded us of the Eifel or the Ardennes. Funny thing: the flat green country on the way to Brazos Bend park reminded me of Holland. Green space with big deciduous trees and similar close-to-the-ocean sky. The last thing I expected from Texas! We took the long way home, and saw Big Bend national park with all the cactus flowers blooming. It is one of my most favorite places ever. But to come back near Houston....the gardening must be superb! Since that is where you are Christine, enjoy it. And don't forget to take a trip to see the birds and the alligators. There is a great playground for the kids and lots of shady places to rest. We found the people were sooo friendly. Like I said, we didn't talk politics... Ien in the Kootenays *************************** Good planets are hard to find. Let's look after this one! One way to sustainable activism http://theforestpath.com *************************** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 " We found the people were sooo friendly. Like I said, we didn't talk politics... This reminds me of the time I was in Reno with the family... This Man struck up a converstion from me... we did the " Where you froms " and he said Texas, then he asked me point blank on what I thought about Bush... I hemmed and hawed and didn't want to say anything (bleeding heart liberal, so you KNOW my views on that turnip), well I just about bust out laughing when he said " We hate him! " Folk will surprise you from time to time. He sure did me! After that we had a fun few minutes Bush Bashing. LOL! (Soooooooo far behind in me mail!) Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen The Warming Touch, Therapeutic Pillows http://www.woobeyworld.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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