Comments on: more notes from west texas 2

By: Aura Mae

Aura Mae — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 05:27:49 +0000

Just added you to my follow list on Twitter. I am a former Alpine resident (Class of 1984 ) We may know some of the same people…

By: Jemima Kiss

Jemima Kiss — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:35:09 +0000

Hugh — are you moving to Alpine and never coming back to Blighty? We need you! x

By: Chip

Chip — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:56:21 +0000

Hugh
Sounds like you are soundin more …Tex..as
“I’ll need to buy me a car”
Back from London a few weeks ago (daughter and future son-in-law), different up here (NW Mich)
Looking at our frozen lake (but days are much longer now), waiting for spring.
45min from our airport (TWC) and highspeed internet.
Yup, a leveler
Oh … passing your post to friends from … Odessa (G)
Ciao
Chip

By: David Burn

David Burn — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:49:42 +0000

Seems like a great place to write/think/breathe. Thanks for sharing a slice of it with us. I've been wanting to visit Marfa for some time. I'll be sure to include Alpine when I get that trip together. Hey, are you hip to El Cosmico in Marfa? http://www.elcosmico.com/ It's being developed by the same people that own Hotel San Jose in Austin.

By: Master of Space and Time

Master of Space and Time — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:54:03 +0000

When will we know the truth about UFO in Stephenville ?

By: Reginald

Reginald — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:16:04 +0000

It sure sounds like you found your garden of eden.

By: Pamela Slim

Pamela Slim — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:06:01 +0000

Hugh, I am really enjoying your Alpine meanderings. And the connection with your Dad is just sweet. It seeps through the posts in such a good way. You will never regret spending time with him. I learned that after my grandpa passed away and I wondered why I didn’t spend more time sitting on the porch talking.
If you want to hop over the border to come visit me and Francine in urban Phoenix, please do! Despite the sprawl, there are some special places, especially if my hubbie takes you out to the Navajo res.
Enjoy your new pace, good luck settling in.
–Pam
P.S. I finally joined Twitter and see you there often … I am @pamslim. Trying to find my pace there.

By: jswa

jswa — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:22:40 +0000

Nice prose Hugh

By: Wes Hawk

Wes Hawk — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:34:00 +0000

Are you really going to be riding a bike around town this summer? Yikes! I’m in Austin and lived in the Southeast for over 20 years. I walk outside after May 1 and start sweating.
I wanted to catch up with you during SXSW but was not involved with Interactive. I hit the music pretty hard, though. Maybe you’ll come this way again and host a geek dinner.

By: Rea Tarvydas

Rea Tarvydas — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:03:47 +0000

Whatcha writing, Mr. Hugh?

By: Giania

Giania — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:32:22 +0000

That photo really reminds me of — and makes me miss — New Mexico. I was born down in Deming (deep southern portion, maybe an hour’s drive from the Mexico border), and there were lots of open spaces and mountains and just gorgeousness everywhere. I miss it like crazy, and loved it while I was there, so I can definitely picture where you’re coming from with this fanatical enjoyment of Alpine. There’s a lot to love about the southwest, I’m glad you’re enjoying it!

By: Kaila Colbin

Kaila Colbin — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:33:06 +0000

Sounds like your soul is really resonating with Alpine — that’s awesome! There’s a lot to be said for not being at the heart of it all.
Two weeks ago I was slated to go to Australia for the weekend, and the night before I left I realized my NZ permanent resident visa had expired, meaning I could go to Sydney but wouldn’t be able to come back. So I just got up early the next day and went to the immigration office. Yes, I got there early (7AM) and had to wait until they opened (8:30), but I was in and out with my new visa before 9. Try that in the States!

By: Tim Jackson- The Masiguy

Tim Jackson- The Masiguy — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:20:25 +0000

Hugh, my friend… the next time you need a bicycle, I certainly hope you’ll let me know… seeing as to how I run a bike company.
I’m just sayin’…

By: giovanni gallucci

giovanni gallucci — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:06:25 +0000

Hugh,
I had no idea you were a Texas boy. I just assumed you was all high-falootin and exotic like those Hollywood types. Welcome back. I’ve got great memories of west Texas…camping in Big Bend, floating down the Rio Grande.
Relax, sit a spell…take yer boots off.
–giovanni

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:26:13 +0000

Francine, what in interesting perspective. Having live in Phx area the majority of my life (with a ton of travel) I agree it’s slower than the East Coast, but I can not wait to move out from here to some more obscure place in the state. Sadly, nothing will be obscure much longer, unless of course I move to Tortilla Flats.