This was taken by Bubba's cell phone at 6:50am CST yesterday morning. The view is from the middle of our front yard, facing the iron pen, with the sun beginning to rise behind the trees of the Jack Gore Baygall Unit of the Big Thicket National Preserve.
The difference in the height of the trees in the foreground to those in the background is not due to their stature, but because of the fairly steep slope of the land. Goes on that way for a fair piece, then more or less levels out as you really get into the baygall.
I do hope you'll check out the link above. It explains why this place is of value and beauty to us all. It is unusually diverse in animal and plant life. And a treasure to those who enjoy birding.
To us in particular, it's where the cows roamed. Complete with dipping vat. It's where children played and roamed. It is where Easter cookouts and egg hunts were held in a clearing. It contains locations my father-in-law "watched" for the oil companies. Places my husband worked, fixed and maintained. It is where my husband had his first hunting experiences. It's a personal heritage to him, his family and his children.
I checked out the website. What a beautiful place, and right in your front yard, practically!
ReplyDeleteLori
How Beautiful and close. You are blessed - I love watching the birds.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Very interesting. There was a dipping vat on a place John use to lease. Never see anyone use those anymore. Thanks for sharing. I can imagine how much you enjoy living there. Paula
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really pretty Barbara!
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love,nat
Very nice, Big Thicket looks like a naturalists dream! Linda
ReplyDeleteWonderful entry. I enjoyed reading it. I've been through Texas several times while trucking. Loved it, so can understand why you do. The picture is great. I'll be back to check out the link later.
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Sounds like a great place- especially to bring up kids! Except for a few different tree types, sounds a lot like what we've still got a little of left here. Have a great weekend Barbara! Love Carolyn :)
ReplyDeleteWow that is beautiful. What a lovely heritage. My husband is a hunter also. He is so happy to be here in KY where he can do some "real" hunting. There wasn't much opportunity that appealed to him in FL. He likes to hunt deer and elk but I told him we will have to hang the elk in the garage. LOL. Hugs,
ReplyDeleteLisa
It looks beautiful, I'll go check out the link as soon as I'm done meandering through your journal :o)
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Rebecca
This is beautiful ! I love to travel bu thave never been to Texas.. I'm thinking of checking out Dallas this summer. God bless you and Much love. Vee
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Dear Barbara,
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love,nat
It reminds me of the little ditty "The stars at night are big and bright... deep in the heart of texas". What a lovely picture and view!!
ReplyDeleteKara
You get to see this in your own yard?!? Ah envy, I adore trees and forests, and I used to go birding alot until I moved to the city and got lax in favor of other interests. This sounds like a real place of memories for you, I truly hope it always remains as dear. xoxo CATHY
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How wonderful to have something so special. I love special things like that full of memories and family heritage. Thank you for sharing. I sure miss the country.
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