Comments on: greetings from alpine, texas

By: cmoreno

cmoreno — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:38:17 +0000

wow cool.
i have friends in odessa, and my folks (parents, and a lot of my dad’s side of the family) in abilene.
hard core west texas indeed.
small world.
enjoy alpine!

By: Charlotte-Anne Lucas

Charlotte-Anne Lucas — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:47:45 +0000

We drive by Alpine four times a year on my “commute” from San Antonio to University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I often think about how nice it would be to “be there” in Alpine.
Not that long ago, it was still a two-newspaper town, perhaps because some other journalists kinda liked it there, too.
The sky is bigger, and the view is splendid. Makes you want to just set a spell and soak it all in …
Enjoy!

By: John

John — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:20:30 +0000

I drove across the Texas panhandle back when the feds had first dropped the speed limit to 55. I drove with my foot to the floor. Not sure how fast we were going, the speedometer only went up to 90. The only thing the Texas Rangers seemed concerned about was that I and the other “slower traffic” kept to the right lane and left the left lane open for the Rangers as they blew on by us like we were standing still.
Things are different in Texas.

By: Jer

Jer — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:31:59 +0000

Welcome to the area!

By: Keith Combs

Keith Combs — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 13:53:07 +0000

The real question is did you toss all the city slicker clothes and are in you in boots, jeans, and a nice Stetson? Better have a cold long neck while you are there.
Now I know why you’re good people.
Keith Combs
Southlake, Texas

By: griff

griff — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 03:45:11 +0000

The cokes are on ice in the shed when you get back.Have a good time mate.

By: Jo

Jo — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 01:40:43 +0000

I always think that “home” is imprinted on us like those little goslings imprint on a human hand and follow it around instead of their mum.
You always know when “you are home” — or at least your body does.
Have a fine time.

By: Brian Clark

Brian Clark — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 01:26:30 +0000

Ahh, I’m tempted to drive from Dallas to meet up with you Hugh.. I love the Alpine/Marfa area… great art and scenery.
If only I had 8 hours to spare (and that’s just one way). People sometimes forget just how big Texas really is.

By: Dick

Dick — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 23:53:39 +0000

Welcome to Texas, sir. I’m up past Dallas in a the small town of Emory, Texas. hope you enjoy your stay and visiting with your father.

By: Sean Kearney

Sean Kearney — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:32:49 +0000

You know I’ve never been to Texas myself. Looking forward to it. Maybe someday. Never knew about the Marfa lights. I’ll bet a lot of that triggered the old “Project Bluebook” calls in the ‘50s…
I wonder what would happen if somebody had seen the “Northern Lights” back then?
“It’s An Invasion!”
Keep up the good work sir! Love your Big Blue Monster…

By: lostyand

lostyand — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 16:21:56 +0000

By: Jeph

Jeph — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:28:14 +0000

O I hate to be that guy, but it’s “No Country for Old Men” as opposed to “Place”.

By: Wolf

Wolf — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:48:57 +0000

Alpine is one of my favorite places in Texas. What an awesome place to relax and escape NY. Alpine City Limits and La Casita, are sure to good give you a great meal.

By: Connie Reece

Connie Reece — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:16:22 +0000

“Hardcore West Texas” — love that description, and it’s so accurate. You’re way out west in the Lone Star State. Enjoy the isolation and the slower pace.

By: Daniel Ted

Daniel Ted — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:13:29 +0000

Nice view.