Saturday, February 16, 2013

On The Road Again in Texas

Last week, when we were on our way to Cosco's, once again, we headed down Parker Road, there was this cowboy riding his horse along the side of the road. Only in Texas? Maybe not, but it was a sight to see. Luckily, there was very little traffic so we slowed down and I asked if I could take his picture. He cheerfully agreed.
Cowboy
What a sight. It was across the street from South Fork Ranch, no surprise there. Of course, like most of the streets in the Dallas Metroplex, the street is under construction.

Our main access road is also under construction. After twenty plus years out in the sticks, the City of Lavon is finally widening Highway 78 which is a 60 mph zone to two lanes in each direction. No doubt, once the highway is improved, the speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph. Hard to figure that one out.


South Fork Ranch, turn here for tours
The morning traffic has increased exponentially over the years making the commute to get through the city of Wylie to around an hour from our house. Meanwhile, the road is treacherous since they have barricaded half of the old road with concrete dividers along the right side while they remove the asphalt and lay down concrete.

The lanes are dangerously narrow and one lane has been created right next to the pylons that used to parallel the shoulder. There are no street lights in the area so the travel at night is downright dangerous.

The junction at Hwy 6
Not much room to maneuver around

Anyhow, give it a few years and they'll be done. Stick around.



8 comments:

  1. You are out in your own small paradise where there are wide open spaces and pleanty of room to roam. Looks like you can see for miles.

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  2. Hi Mckbirdbks. We Love the wide open spaces and room for the buffalo to roam. Things are starting to build up, though. It is amazing to watch the growth. They just tore down a brick house that has marked the path home and they're putting up a parking lot . . . with a Shell station attached. lol

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  3. Hello Peg. Some call that progress. I really don't see that the way things are changing is progress at all. You have enjoyed 'open range' for a long time now, no one can take that away.

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    1. Hi Mike. Sorry for the long delay. Finally have the internet working again and have much catching up to do. Yes, we are seeing loads of "progress" out here with much construction on roads and new business. It is amazing that Texas is still booming. There's a new Race Trac gas station in the nearby town (the first one there) and a new Shell is being built at an old farm house that got torn down. Progress? Perhaps.

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  4. Hi Peggy! Is this THE South Fork Ranch where “ Dallas” was made? Sorry for my silly question, but this sounds so cool, after all, I'm living far, far away from Dallas, lol!
    I have tried to comment so many times on your blog posts, but it never worked, and I have been so disappointed. I truly hope it's working this time.
    Anyway, I'm not sure if you got my message there I told you that I have nominated you for the Liebster award. An award to upcoming bloggers who deserve recognition for the great blog-work they are doing. Congratulations! You can read about it on my blog: Sannel in a nutshell”
    Keep up the good work!

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    1. Hi Sannel. This one came through twice so I'll answer mostly on the next one.

      Yes, it sure is THE South Fork Ranch. They have tours there now.

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  5. Hi Peggy! Is this THE South Fork Ranch where “ Dallas” was made? Sorry for my silly question, but this sounds so cool, after all, I'm living far, far away from Dallas, lol!
    I have tried to comment so many times on your blog posts, but it never worked, and I have been so disappointed. I truly hope it's working this time.
    Anyway, I'm not sure if you got my message there I told you that I have nominated you for the Liebster award. An award to upcoming bloggers who deserve recognition for the great blog-work they are doing. Congratulations! You can read about it on my blog: Sannel in a nutshell”
    Keep up the good work!

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    1. Hi Sannel. Sorry about the delay. I've had company from out of town over the week. Your comments are very much appreciated and thanks so much. I will need to read up on what the Liebster award is. Thank you so much for the honor. I look forward to learning more.

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