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"Beauty by the roadside."

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Real Estate Agent with Broker Associate PenFed Realty 0496522

I am always amazed at what I see on the side of the road.  Fortunately Texas has done a great job of keeping our highways clear of clutter.

 

  

They may be cleaner than ever before but that is not the only thing I like about them.

 

 They also maintain natural beauty in the busiest parts of the cities.

 

I am mighty proud of my state and pictures like this (I took myself) make me proud to be a Texan.  These were shot on 161 and 183 in Irving.

 

 

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Becky Respess
Broker/Associate Century 21 Judge Fite Co - Cedar Hill, TX
ABR, CRB, CRS

Melody,

 

Beautiful! I noticed we haven't had as many flowers this year. My grandmother's favorite flower was the bluebonnet. I have to admit it is mine too but I do love all of them. When I went to Austin a couple of weeks ago there were hardly any blooming either. Your shots are beautiful!

Apr 30, 2008 09:20 AM
Melody Botting
Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX
You Deserve The Best

Richard- I remember that from somewhere...  For many years there have been commercials running that say, "Don't mess with Texas."  Between that and Lady Bird Johnson we are listening!  We also have 'adpot a highway' programs.

Becky- I took them to enter a contest.  I didn't realize how much fun I was going to have chasing flowers!

Thanks for the contest!

Apr 30, 2008 09:33 AM
Melody Botting
Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX
You Deserve The Best
Becky- We have had an oddly cool year thus far.  I think it is why we don't have as many flowers to enjoy.
Apr 30, 2008 09:35 AM
Melody Botting
Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX
You Deserve The Best
Patrick- I get irritated when I see weeds in my backyard.  However, I do not think I would pull a bluebonnet.
Apr 30, 2008 09:36 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Mel...

Irving, the home of the Dallas Cowboys? Never thought of it as a wildflower hotbed before.

May 01, 2008 03:29 AM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"
Driving over to Austin today, hoping to see of the bluebonnets as we get closer.  We can't grow them in Houston.
May 01, 2008 08:38 AM
BLR Guy
BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc) - Saint Pete Beach, FL
Very nice pictures Melody..such wonderful colors...guess spring has sprung:)
May 01, 2008 11:13 AM
Melody Botting
Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX
You Deserve The Best

Richard- DFW and the surrounding areas are blooming.  I love my boys!

Cindy- I hope you got to see a lot!

BLR- You are right and I am very excited!

May 01, 2008 12:38 PM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

I have always loved the bluebonnets.  As a kid growing up in San Antonio I would (shhhhhhh) pick them when out walking around.  Glad to see your photos.

Don R.

May 02, 2008 01:32 AM
Maria Fernandez
Farmers Insurance - Irving, TX

Mel,

 

Great job!  These photos are awesome!

May 02, 2008 11:18 AM
Doreen McPherson
Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~
Those are really cool photos.  Did you take them on the fly?  Looks like you were moving or the wind was blowing.  I like the effect.  
May 02, 2008 08:18 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
It's great to see the flowers in bloom...soon they will be here also
May 03, 2008 02:07 AM
Melody Botting
Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX
You Deserve The Best

Don- Please don't pick the daisies bluebonnets.

 Maria- I was surprised to find them.

Doreen- Yes, I saw the contest and wanted to participate.  It was very windy and I was trying to keep my hair away from the lens.  It was a lot of fun.

William- I hope you get many!

May 03, 2008 04:31 AM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS
Good job Melody,    The pictures are lovely and the wildflowers are beginning to bloom more now in our area.  It took a while since we didn't get much rain this Spring.  Glad you joined the contest.
May 03, 2008 02:43 PM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX
Melody, Ladybird Johnson sure did a wonderful thing for our state! The wildflowers are beautiful and thanks so much for sharing the photos with us! Take care and happy Sunday! Later in the rain~Deb
May 04, 2008 03:52 AM
Liz Carter
Liz Carter & Team Realty-Your Real Estate Resource For Life! - Katy, TX
Broker/Owner of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy TX (Houston)
Melody, nice photos, good luck in the contest.  Thanks for sharing, Liz
May 04, 2008 08:46 AM
Steve Shatsky
Dallas, TX
Hi Melody!  I was out walking around in the uptown area by Turtle Creek today and came upon a vacant lot sprinkled with wildflowers.  Got me thinking about how much I like them, how sad it is that we've now lost Lady Bird, and how we will all benefit from the fact that her spirit will always be with us through her lasting work and avocacy of the wildflowers in our state.  I also love your sentiment when you say "I am mighty proud of my state and pictures like this make me proud to be a Texan."  I'm right behind you on that!
May 04, 2008 10:32 AM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate
Love the flower pics Mel. Thanks for sharing.
May 04, 2008 01:13 PM
Cameron Wilson
Labrum Real Estate - Murrieta, CA
The Short Guy - Murrieta,Temecula,Menifee Californ
Great pics Melody, makes me jealous as we don't see that much in Ca. unless you get far away.
May 04, 2008 01:48 PM
Carl Winters
Canyon Lake, TX

Thank you for sharing such wonderful pictures of our Texas Wildflowers. When you drive through Txas and trave the hiways it makes you appreciate that we live in such a great state. Every spring we wait for the Wildflowers to bloom.

Ceil

God Bless Texas!

May 15, 2008 07:09 AM