Saturday, April 6, 2024, Steve & Angie's Ranch

It was easy to get back on the road since we left the car on the dolly. A quick stop to empty the holding tanks and we were off. The Texas winds were pretty stiff. I estimated 20 to 30 mile-per-hour gusts and, of course, they were targeting the passenger side of the coach. We filled up at a Flying J for $3.05/gal – significantly less than Arizona prices.

It is always great to see my cousin Steve and his wife Angie and this year our timing was right to see Texas in bloom. 

The salmon/orange flowers are "Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja)" 

It is the first time we have passed through while the "Texas Bluebonnets (lupinus texensis)" are in bloom! This variety only grows in Texas.

Another 195 miles east on I-20 brought us to their place near Weatherford, TX. I was beat from battling the winds so it felt good to get out and walk around. We set up at our usual spot away from the house. We determined previously it was ideal since it is level and the ground is solid enough to support the jacks.

The sunsets are always amazing at the ranch.

The "ranch" has no livestock but it is about 17 acres of Texas beautiful with a variety of wildflowers and cacti. They successfully cultivated a large stand of bluebonnets.

The sunset was colorful as it often is at the ranch. We're keeping our fingers crossed the skies remain clear for the big solar eclipse in a few days.