Odd Collection

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Mike

We are on the way back to Colorado from an extended stay in Texas where I had sporadic internet making me more insane than I already was. Speaking of insane, there are some strange things to be found in Texas and hopefully this photo shows what I mean.

48 thoughts on “Odd Collection”

Playamart - Zeebra Designs on January 13, 2013 at 7:30 am said:

Ah, but having horrid internet connections makes one appreciate the good ones down the road!

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- Mike on January 13, 2013 at 7:34 am said:
  
  So true, so true.
  
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catherinebowman on January 13, 2013 at 7:41 am said:

That’s certainly… eclectic. It *does* have one thing in common though: Rust. 😀

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- Mike on January 13, 2013 at 7:50 am said:
  
  Eclectic sums up life in Texas. But I am comfortable without rules and there appear to be few down yonder.
  
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  - catherinebowman on January 13, 2013 at 7:52 am said:
    
    Texas was interesting to drive through.. and boring… and hot… then interesting again. I need structure and rules and routine, Texas is not my friend. *chuckles*
    
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Carissa on January 13, 2013 at 8:36 am said:

Reminds me of a place on Hwy 95 out in the middle of Nevada. Dry, dusty, desert Nevada. There’s a fella out there that has big protest signs up about how he’s not allowed to sell lobsters in Nevada, and he’s got a boat very much like the one above out in front of his property. I’ve never stopped to shoot it, but maybe the next time I make the drive I’ll take time out to do so.

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- Mike on January 13, 2013 at 2:20 pm said:
  
  The fellow with the sign sounds great. Lot’s of lobsters in Nevada I’m sure.
  
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Robin on January 13, 2013 at 9:02 am said:

Yep. That’s odd. Maybe not odd for Texas?

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- Mike on January 13, 2013 at 2:20 pm said:
  
  Not odd for Texas, but a good representation.
  
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Berna on January 13, 2013 at 10:51 am said:

What a wonderful assortment of . . . habitats. . . I trust there’s a lake nearby? 🙂

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- Mike on January 13, 2013 at 2:21 pm said:
  
  Yes, the gulf of Mexico is very close. Thank you!
  
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  - Berna on January 13, 2013 at 3:52 pm said:
    
    I’m glad you saw this. Thank you for sharing the photo with us.
    
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mcolmo on January 13, 2013 at 11:04 am said:

A quick look at the photo made me think the truck was tugging away the boat, just an optical illusion. I like the colors on this pic. 🙂

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- Mike on January 13, 2013 at 2:22 pm said:
  
  Hi there Marielba. Nope, just a assortment of seemingly unrelated things.
  
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natuurfreak on January 13, 2013 at 11:44 am said:

Strange thing,a boat and no water!It ask a lot of work before you can find him in the water I think.

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- Mike on January 13, 2013 at 2:18 pm said:
  
  That boat looks like it is dry docked forever.
  
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David on January 13, 2013 at 11:47 am said:

Indeed an odd assortment. Welcome back to the Colorado freezer.

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- Mike on January 13, 2013 at 2:17 pm said:
  
  Home is where the heart is and mine is in Colorado. At least in the summers.
  
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Photobooth Journal on January 13, 2013 at 12:55 pm said:

Yes, Texas is strange. I saw a documentary yesterday that mentioned that in Texas you can buy and sell as many guns as you want but if a woman owns more than 6 vibrators she is breaking the law and could potentially face fines and jail! The doco was a DVD extra on the movie Hysteria with Maggie Gyllenhal. Very funny film. Welcome back!!!

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- Mike on January 13, 2013 at 2:16 pm said:
  
  HA! And, HA! How freaking funny is that. I like Maggie G. You ever see her in The Secretary?
  
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  - Photobooth Journal on January 14, 2013 at 12:30 pm said:
    
    No. Is it good?
    
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  - Mike on January 14, 2013 at 2:45 pm said:
    
    Oh yes! In a twisted sweet bondage sort of way.
    
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Gunta on January 13, 2013 at 3:52 pm said:

Preparing for the flood or invasion…. probably also has a bunker with tons of weapons and ammo. Looks a bit like some of our “collections” out in the boonies. I hope Colorado isn’t getting hit with this cold snap we’re having.

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- Mike on January 13, 2013 at 4:18 pm said:
  
  I’m still in Texas working my way home but it has been below zero at night in my hometown. Will warm up mid week. It’s all good.
  
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  - Gunta on January 13, 2013 at 6:00 pm said:
    
    Good to hear.
    
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readingwithrhythm on January 13, 2013 at 4:47 pm said:

Y’all up there are talking about my home! Texas is eclectic and quirky and full of fabulous things to photograph and talk about. Always a wonder. Nice picture Mike!

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- Mike on January 13, 2013 at 6:04 pm said:
  
  Yo, there are more things I like about Texas than not. Don’t think I’d care for the summer down there, but people are certainly laid back.
  
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  - readingwithrhythm on January 13, 2013 at 8:14 pm said:
    
    I wasn’t complaining — just stating fact. Everybody loves their own home — and that’s a good thing! You can come back here anytime!
    
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  - Mike on January 13, 2013 at 8:18 pm said:
    
    I didn’t misunderstand you, it’s all good.
    
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George Weaver on January 13, 2013 at 5:27 pm said:

Your Gravatar is showing a photo of a woman smiling. When I hover over the photo, it changes to your regular Gravatar. Are you up to no good, Mike! 🙂

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- Mike on January 13, 2013 at 5:42 pm said:
  
  Say what? That is news to me. But I like it!
  
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  - George Weaver on January 13, 2013 at 6:19 pm said:
    
    Figures. I was some kinda confused there for a bit! WP snafu, I suppose. I knew a stand-in was not your style. Chuckle… I got a kick out of your collection photo. Who is nice enough to call that a “collection”? Not me…
    
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  - George Weaver on January 13, 2013 at 6:35 pm said:
    
    An old friend was from a tiny dirt crossroads in New Mexico called Perales. Husband worked for Texaco near there. Originally from Roswell. Drove through once on my way to Santa Fe. There were lots of goats standing on old junk cars in the yards of houses. She told me that goats love old cars. She was a junk dealer. After I saw her home community, I understood why she was fond of “collections” too! We laughed often about that. People buy new cars and simply park the old ones. I’ve known a couple of people who did exactly that.
    
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  - Mike on January 13, 2013 at 6:42 pm said:
    
    I love goats and have owned a few in my time. Nubians with the long ears. I think that living with land and having the opportunity to do whatever you want with it is a great thing. Lot’s of that in Texas because it’s just so big.
    
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Pit on January 13, 2013 at 5:40 pm said:

Yep, there ARE strange things in Texas: just look at me! 😉
Best regards from southern Texas,
Pit

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- Mike on January 13, 2013 at 6:06 pm said:
  
  Pit, you are one of the nicest people on wordpress. Stay well down yonder.
  
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  - Pit on January 19, 2013 at 11:35 am said:
    
    Hi Mike,
    Thanks for that fantastic sentiment: it’s very much appreciated. 🙂 And you stay well up there.
    Talking of “up there”: we had planned to visit with my wife’s cousin in Denver for Christmas and New Year’s Eve/Day, but – unfortunately – due to a death in the family down here, couldn’t make it. But we’ll certainly be there some otgher time this year. We like it a lot.
    Have a wonderful weekend,
    Pit
    
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  - Mike on January 19, 2013 at 12:01 pm said:
    
    I love living Colorado where we have low humidity, and cool summers. Y’all are welcome in this state anytime you want to come. If you have any issues just mention my name 🙂
    
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Paul on January 13, 2013 at 7:31 pm said:

We were up in Salt Lake City January 3-5 when the temperature was 7 degrees at 5 pm. Nice to be back home where it’s 36 today, going down to around 10 tonight. And then by Wednesday we’re back in the 50’s. None of this has anything to do with you photo, I just needed to comment.

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- Mike on January 13, 2013 at 7:47 pm said:
  
  And you never really need a point when you talk to me, just so long as you continue to do so. I will be home on Tuesday just in time for a nice warming trend. It’s been very cold in my absence which is ok by me. It was also cold and rainy for at least half my time in Texas, but not Colorado cold. Good to hear from you amigo.
  
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theotherpamela on January 16, 2013 at 2:36 pm said:

Wonderful images and road trip photography here. Especially love this odd collection indeed. Thank you for visiting our blog and inspiring us to keep taking pictures and blogging about our travels both near and far.

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- Mike on January 16, 2013 at 2:50 pm said:
  
  Nice comment, thank you whichever Pamela you might be.
  
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  - theotherpamela on January 16, 2013 at 5:52 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome – ha ha, sometimes I really wonder that myself.
    
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The Jagged Man on January 16, 2013 at 8:03 pm said:

Man that looks normal to me but of course you haven’t seen my front yard!

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- Mike on January 16, 2013 at 8:49 pm said:
  
  HA! I would love to see your front yard, meet your wife, and give you a hug.
  
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The Blissful Adventurer on January 25, 2013 at 9:35 am said:

That truck rocks! I miss home so much after your series…geez it was fun being a redneck!

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- Mike on January 25, 2013 at 10:09 am said:
  
  I get that it would be fun to live in Texas and be a neck. Except in the summer.
  
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  - The Blissful Adventurer on January 25, 2013 at 11:54 am said:
    
    and even then it was cool when I weighed 165
    
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