BB's recent photos

P6200041

2009-08-09T11:15:35Z

BB
P6200041

P6200040

2009-08-09T11:15:55Z

BB
P6200040

P6200039

2009-08-09T11:16:11Z

BB
P6200039

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

2009-07-14T17:47:28Z

BB
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

2009-08-09T11:16:23Z

BB
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Every yard should have at least one gnome in it. I've named this little fellow Horatio.

2009-11-12T16:21:45Z

BB
Every yard should have at least one gnome in it. I've named this little fellow Horatio.

Photo 3a.jpg

2009-08-09T11:16:41Z

BB
Photo 3a.jpg

Father & Son

2009-11-12T16:21:46Z

BB
Father & Son

Go Longhorns!

2009-08-09T11:17:00Z

BB
Go Longhorns!

Such a wise and thoughtful looking child!

2009-08-09T11:17:14Z

BB
Such a wise and thoughtful looking child!

Mother and son

2009-08-09T11:17:31Z

BB
Mother and son

One of these days, I'm going to be bigger than this football!

2009-11-12T16:21:46Z

BB
One of these days, I'm going to be bigger than this football!

tweety

2009-11-12T16:21:46Z

BB
tweety

A father's kiss

2009-08-09T11:18:00Z

BB
A father's kiss

One very happy family

2009-08-09T11:18:09Z

BB
One very happy family

Christopher Sidney Deck

2009-02-12T11:57:28Z

BB
Christopher Sidney Deck

Since the canopy requires two fully functional people to erect and take down, for now the table in the Oasis is shaded in the earlier parts of the day with this lovely umbrella.

2009-11-12T16:21:47Z

BB
Since the canopy requires two fully functional people to erect and take down, for now the table in the Oasis is shaded in the earlier parts of the day with this lovely umbrella.

The Busy Bee Corner. - A large green frog peeks over the corner of the planter, while busy bees go about their gardening business. Behind the busy bees are pink Periwinkle, Midnight Dream ...

2009-11-12T16:21:47Z

BB
The Busy Bee Corner. - A large green frog peeks over the corner of the planter, while busy bees go about their gardening business. Behind the busy bees are pink Periwinkle, Midnight Dream ...

Relaxing in the Oasis.

2009-11-12T16:21:47Z

BB
Relaxing in the Oasis.

The pepper plants and minature trees wintered fairly well in the porch room. But are now recovering from a severe springtime storm that left them badly battered by hail and wind.

2009-07-14T02:55:20Z

BB
The pepper plants and minature trees wintered fairly well in the porch room. But are now recovering from a severe springtime storm that left them badly battered by hail and wind.

Hooray! The Oasis now has a canopy that offers shade during the earlier parts of the day. Now if I can just figure out how anchor it down enough to withstand a hard wind.

2009-10-10T00:56:45Z

BB
Hooray! The Oasis now has a canopy that offers shade during the earlier parts of the day. Now if I can just figure out how anchor it down enough to withstand a hard wind.

After much more work, this side border is finished as far as I'm going down it right now.

2009-06-26T15:38:11Z

BB
After much more work, this side border is finished as far as I'm going down it right now.

I moved the Hibiscus from the Oasis, and when it recovers from the beating it took in an early springtime hail storm, will be a beautiful addition to this border. On either side of the Hibi ...

2009-06-26T15:33:56Z

BB
I moved the Hibiscus from the Oasis, and when it recovers from the beating it took in an early springtime hail storm, will be a beautiful addition to this border. On either side of the Hibi ...

Begonias, Salvia, Geraniums and periwinkle are the center attraction in this side border.

2009-06-26T15:41:08Z

BB
Begonias, Salvia, Geraniums and periwinkle are the center attraction in this side border.

Young Begonias, Marigolds,Petunias, Periwinkle and Salvia add a burst of color to the center of this border.

2009-06-26T15:38:49Z

BB
Young Begonias, Marigolds,Petunias, Periwinkle and Salvia add a burst of color to the center of this border.

The front border right after it was completely redesigned. The corner of that border is what I call the Busy Bee Corner because of the bee figurines in that corner. The flowers are small r ...

2009-02-12T17:24:31Z

BB
The front border right after it was completely redesigned. The corner of that border is what I call the Busy Bee Corner because of the bee figurines in that corner. The flowers are small r ...

Shadow

2009-11-12T16:21:48Z

BB
Shadow

Bandito

2009-11-12T16:21:48Z

BB
Bandito

Ruffled Feathers

2009-07-29T14:21:18Z

BB
Ruffled Feathers

~Double Delight ~

2009-06-08T18:11:40Z

BB
~Double Delight ~

The base of the fence post/totem pole.

2009-07-29T08:17:57Z

BB
The base of the fence post/totem pole.

My fence post/totem pole in the N/E section of the Oasis.

2009-07-29T09:07:38Z

BB
My fence post/totem pole in the N/E section of the Oasis.

I liked the look of the flat rocks around the pond so much, I added more natural flat rock, as well as patio floor bricks under the table and chairs.

2009-06-10T00:28:46Z

BB
I liked the look of the flat rocks around the pond so much, I added more natural flat rock, as well as patio floor bricks under the table and chairs.

The path leading to the Oasis I built in the spring and summer of 2006.

2009-07-29T11:53:34Z

BB
The path leading to the Oasis I built in the spring and summer of 2006.

Pepper plants, hibiscus, and minature trees now surround the pond,

2009-07-29T08:04:09Z

BB
Pepper plants, hibiscus, and minature trees now surround the pond,

The small "Totem" table I have with some of the many "Totems" in the Oasis on it.

2009-07-29T06:52:02Z

BB
The small "Totem" table I have with some of the many "Totems" in the Oasis on it.

This guy didn't mind having his picture taken at all!

2009-07-29T06:38:15Z

BB
This guy didn't mind having his picture taken at all!

That water tastes so good!

2009-07-29T06:59:18Z

BB
That water tastes so good!

Birds begin to come and enjoy the amenities of the oasis.

2009-07-29T06:26:11Z

BB
Birds begin to come and enjoy the amenities of the oasis.

Roadrunners begin to come to the oasis as well.

2009-06-10T00:51:47Z

BB
Roadrunners begin to come to the oasis as well.

The small pond that was the true beginning of my Desert Oasis.

2009-06-07T17:09:24Z

BB
The small pond that was the true beginning of my Desert Oasis.

The beautiful Prelude In Blue Faerie Moonie got me for Yule.

2009-11-12T16:21:48Z

BB
The beautiful Prelude In Blue Faerie Moonie got me for Yule.

A west Texas "Snowman" made from boulders and a few other odds and ends.

2009-11-12T16:21:49Z

BB
A west Texas "Snowman" made from boulders and a few other odds and ends.

The Rio Grande

2009-07-17T04:26:59Z

BB
The Rio Grande

The rock formations in this scene really caught my eye. Especially the almost twisted looking rock in the center of the photo.

2009-07-17T04:11:30Z

BB
The rock formations in this scene really caught my eye. Especially the almost twisted looking rock in the center of the photo.

And area near Goat Mountain that shows another line of Fins of fire marching across the Big Bend landscape.

2009-07-17T04:52:18Z

BB
And area near Goat Mountain that shows another line of Fins of fire marching across the Big Bend landscape.

Goat Mountain

2009-07-17T04:27:16Z

BB
Goat Mountain

Goat Mountain Info

2009-07-17T04:24:07Z

BB
Goat Mountain Info

Cerro Castellan Information

2009-07-17T05:34:44Z

BB
Cerro Castellan Information

The Rio Grande

2009-07-17T04:11:43Z

BB
The Rio Grande

A more distance shot of Mule Ears Peaks

2009-07-17T03:52:34Z

BB
A more distance shot of Mule Ears Peaks

Mule Ears Peaks

2009-07-17T04:08:03Z

BB
Mule Ears Peaks

Mule Ears Peaks Info

2009-07-17T03:49:14Z

BB
Mule Ears Peaks Info

BB at Big Bend ~ The rock I'm sitting on reminded Moonie and I of the rock I posed on at the Desert Stonehenge at UTB so we stopped and took this photo. Seeing Big Bend was a truly wonderful ...

2009-07-17T05:10:29Z

BB
BB at Big Bend ~ The rock I'm sitting on reminded Moonie and I of the rock I posed on at the Desert Stonehenge at UTB so we stopped and took this photo. Seeing Big Bend was a truly wonderful ...

Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail

2009-07-17T04:55:09Z

BB
Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail

Another area of Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail

2009-07-17T04:05:40Z

BB
Another area of Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail

Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail.

2009-07-17T04:13:59Z

BB
Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail.

Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail Info

2009-07-17T04:54:15Z

BB
Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail Info

And even more Fins of Fire

2009-07-17T04:09:06Z

BB
And even more Fins of Fire

I should have made better notes when exhibit signs weren't available, but if I remember correctly, this is a view of The Window of Big Bend. The Window being that V like formation in the ce ...

2009-07-17T04:30:13Z

BB
I should have made better notes when exhibit signs weren't available, but if I remember correctly, this is a view of The Window of Big Bend. The Window being that V like formation in the ce ...

More Fins of Fire and a mountain with a very interesting almost breast like shape. Yes folks, BB managed to find yet another natural breast like formation.

2009-07-17T03:53:12Z

BB
More Fins of Fire and a mountain with a very interesting almost breast like shape. Yes folks, BB managed to find yet another natural breast like formation.

Okay now that that info pictures have shown how the Fins of Fire were formed so long ago, let's take a look at some of these awesome formations that dot the landscape of Big Bend.

2009-07-17T04:52:55Z

BB
Okay now that that info pictures have shown how the Fins of Fire were formed so long ago, let's take a look at some of these awesome formations that dot the landscape of Big Bend.

More Fins of Fire Info

2009-07-17T03:56:06Z

BB
More Fins of Fire Info

Info on Fins of Fire I just love these educational exhibit signs! I've learned to take close up shots of them and save myself a lot of note taking and future typing :)

2009-07-17T03:49:37Z

BB
Info on Fins of Fire I just love these educational exhibit signs! I've learned to take close up shots of them and save myself a lot of note taking and future typing :)

Cerro Castellan Caprock

2009-07-17T04:28:53Z

BB
Cerro Castellan Caprock

More Cerro Castellan Information

2009-07-17T04:42:40Z

BB
More Cerro Castellan Information

Tuff Canyon I wanted so bad to go down into this canyon and do some exploring but was not dressed suitably or safely for such a hike. Next time I visit Big Bend though I will be prepared to ...

2009-07-17T04:16:14Z

BB
Tuff Canyon I wanted so bad to go down into this canyon and do some exploring but was not dressed suitably or safely for such a hike. Next time I visit Big Bend though I will be prepared to ...

Tuff Canyon Info

2009-07-17T04:01:29Z

BB
Tuff Canyon Info

I loved this slightly hazey view of Big Bend. What struck both Moonie and I in this scene were the white bare patches on the mountains in front of us. Imagine the forces of nature that strip ...

2009-07-17T05:23:06Z

BB
I loved this slightly hazey view of Big Bend. What struck both Moonie and I in this scene were the white bare patches on the mountains in front of us. Imagine the forces of nature that strip ...

The Terlingua Trading Company. This place is a souvenir and knick knack heaven for those love such things! Along with Painted Ponies, Cows and other things they have some some wonderful pai ...

2009-11-12T16:21:49Z

BB
The Terlingua Trading Company. This place is a souvenir and knick knack heaven for those love such things! Along with Painted Ponies, Cows and other things they have some some wonderful pai ...

Another shot of the awesome not so distant dust storm

2009-11-12T16:21:49Z

BB
Another shot of the awesome not so distant dust storm

A shot of the not so distance dust storm that preceeded an awesome rainstorm.

2009-11-12T16:21:49Z

BB
A shot of the not so distance dust storm that preceeded an awesome rainstorm.

Moonie hard at work cooking and tasting chili.

2009-06-04T00:04:15Z

BB
Moonie hard at *work* cooking and tasting chili.

Big Bubba This is one of the largest trailer drawn free standing BBQ pits.

2009-06-03T22:31:52Z

BB
Big Bubba This is one of the largest trailer drawn free standing BBQ pits.

Moonie's chili cooking and show display. Awards are given not only for chili and other foods but for Show as well and Moonie has placed in the Show category on several occasions with her be ...

2009-06-04T00:00:17Z

BB
Moonie's chili cooking and show display. Awards are given not only for chili and other foods but for Show as well and Moonie has placed in the Show category on several occasions with her be ...

Another shot of the beautiful mountains surrounding the RV park.

2009-06-03T21:38:32Z

BB
Another shot of the beautiful mountains surrounding the RV park.

Rocky the RV at the Terlingua RV Park 8/19/05. The mountain we watched the full moon rise over in front of Rocky.

2009-06-03T22:02:04Z

BB
Rocky the RV at the Terlingua RV Park 8/19/05. The mountain we watched the full moon rise over in front of Rocky.

One of the beautiful mountains surrounding the RV park. In front of the mountain is the bank as well as the community center where the chili cookoff was held Saturday & Sunday.

2009-06-03T21:46:36Z

BB
One of the beautiful mountains surrounding the RV park. In front of the mountain is the bank as well as the community center where the chili cookoff was held Saturday & Sunday.

Rocky turned the other way. This photo was taken the next day after we returned from the chili cookoff but shows a better shot of the mountain we watched the moon rise over the night before ...

2009-06-03T21:40:04Z

BB
Rocky turned the other way. This photo was taken the next day after we returned from the chili cookoff but shows a better shot of the mountain we watched the moon rise over the night before ...

A close up shot of the horseshoe area that on closer inspections reminded us of a graveyard until we figured out what it really was

2009-06-03T21:57:58Z

BB
A close up shot of the horseshoe area that on closer inspections reminded us of a graveyard until we figured out what it really was

The horseshoe and ring game area that from a distance made me think of a mini drive-in

2009-06-03T22:49:25Z

BB
The horseshoe and ring game area that from a distance made me think of a mini drive-in

A beautiful full moon coming up over Indian Head Mountain.

2009-06-03T21:27:19Z

BB
A beautiful full moon coming up over Indian Head Mountain.

My beautiful Floozie Faerie

2009-11-12T16:21:50Z

BB
My beautiful Floozie Faerie

BB's photo

2009-07-13T02:22:04Z

BB's photo

2009-07-13T01:37:58Z

BB's photo

2009-07-13T00:58:22Z

BB's photo

2009-07-13T02:11:57Z

BB's photo

2009-07-13T01:38:55Z

BB's photo

2009-07-13T01:53:06Z

BB's photo

2009-06-02T12:40:06Z

DSC04248.JPG

2009-07-12T19:18:14Z

BB
DSC04248.JPG

DSC03883.JPG

2009-07-10T21:54:29Z

BB
DSC03883.JPG

My friend Moon_Magick, our hairdresser Michael and myself.

2009-07-06T19:40:54Z

BB
My friend Moon_Magick, our hairdresser Michael and myself.

Fairy Land

2009-11-12T16:21:50Z

BB
Fairy Land

Bottomless pit

2009-11-12T16:21:50Z

BB
Bottomless pit

Giant Falsie Formation

2009-11-12T16:21:50Z

BB
Giant Falsie Formation

Me sitting on a picnic table at one of pull off spots along the National Park Road

2009-11-12T16:21:51Z

BB
Me sitting on a picnic table at one of pull off spots along the National Park Road

Larry taking a well earned break after doing all that walking

2009-11-12T16:21:51Z

BB
Larry taking a well earned break after doing all that walking

Another "painted" horse.

2009-11-12T16:21:51Z

BB
Another "painted" horse.

Lion's Tail

2009-11-12T16:21:51Z

BB
Lion's Tail