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Throwback Thursdays...Thoughts of Bluebonnets

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Throwback Thursday...Thoughts of Bluebonnets

 

Just a year ago we were beginning to understand Covid-19 and its impact on all of us. Texas was just beginning to place restrictions on bars and dining in restaurants. We were encouraged to stay at home. 

We had hoped to take a car trip not far from us to view our beautiful Texas Bluebonnets but I would have to settle for the few that I saw out at Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve...which remained open. 

 

When I was a little girl it was kind of a tradition to have your photo taken in a field of bluebonnets. I still see many families with young children and grown-ups doing the same thing. (although from what I read recently, that is discouraged so as not to harm the Bluebonnets)

 

From what I understand, though, this year should be a good year for the Bluebonnets, so I see a car trip towards Brenham and College Station in my future.  

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathy - the photo you shared is a wonderful memory.  

Mar 18, 2021 06:34 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank you Michael- I learned to cook from my grandmother and love that I was named for her. 

Mar 18, 2021 04:41 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Kathy,

Every State has its special flower. The Texas Bluebonnet is one of them. In Massachusetts, ours is the Mayflower

Massachusetts State Flower | Mayflower

Mar 18, 2021 06:49 AM
Kathy Streib

Doug- I am not familiar with the Mayflower but they're beautiful. They look so dainty. 

Mar 18, 2021 04:42 PM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Those bluebonnets must be a wonderful sight to behold.  Love the picture of you. 

Mar 18, 2021 06:49 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank you, Sharon. I love seeing a whole field of them. 

Mar 18, 2021 04:57 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, bluebonnets are gorgeous, and love your photos.  Something to remember!!  

Mar 18, 2021 07:21 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Joan and thank you!!!!  I can't wait to go in search of them. 

Mar 18, 2021 04:57 PM
faye schubert
Retired - Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

To think a year ago, the spring break crowd in Branson was told to go home. Branson reopened in May 2020 and people came to enjoy the lakes, hiking, biking and 17 golf courses in the area. Today,  the spring break families are back and bigger than ever !

Mar 18, 2021 07:29 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Faye- Texas opened earlier than some states but unfortunately when it did open the Bluebonnet season had passed. 

Mar 18, 2021 04:58 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

The photo of you and Grandma is precious, Kathy. One of these days, I hope to see a sea of bluebonnets blooming in a field. Here, we have lupine and the Camas Lily, they also look like blue water from a distance. As a fan of wildflowers, I love them all. 

Mar 18, 2021 07:32 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank you Debb- I love wildflowers too. A month or so ago, they did a spring mow at Kickerillo. This is supposed to help with the wild flowers!!  And that is my favorite photo of my grandmother and me. 

Mar 18, 2021 05:03 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Kathy - I hope that you and your family have lots of pictures this year of the bluebonnets.

Mar 18, 2021 07:48 AM
Kathy Streib

Me too Grant!!!  I have to make sure to plan it around March Madness. 

Mar 18, 2021 05:06 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

We go see the lupines and the California poppies.  There are fields everywhere in the countryside.  I am hoping to see your bluebonnets one of these days soon.  A

Mar 18, 2021 07:51 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Ron and Alexandra- I was worried that the freeze we had would have a negative impact on the bluebonnets but from what I've read they should be fine. 

Mar 18, 2021 05:08 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Good morning Kathy. If we just take a minute to look at what is around us, great beauty is everywhere.

Mar 18, 2021 09:03 AM
Kathy Streib

I agree Rocky!  There is beauty all around us but often we're too busy heading one place or another. 

Mar 18, 2021 05:09 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy,  times wer simple back them and we enjoyed so much more growing up I think.  Have fun on your trip.

 

Mar 18, 2021 09:10 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Will- I have fond memories of our huge family picnics where we had 5 or more cars traveling to our beach property. 

Mar 18, 2021 05:10 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Kathy,

Thank you for sharing your memories of bluebonnets.  That image of you and your grandmother is priceless.  This brought back memories for me growing up in Houston.  

Mar 18, 2021 09:54 AM
Kathy Streib

I was hoping it would Sheri!!!   

Mar 18, 2021 05:12 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I can't wait to see your next pic in a field of bluebonnets.

Mar 18, 2021 11:18 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Chris Ann...only if Larry goes in ahead of me and makes sure there are no snakes around. 

Mar 18, 2021 05:12 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

So my girlfriend and I are taking a trip to Houston to see my mom at the end of March to start of April. I forget...we are heading up to Waco for a day, will that be a good time to see them?

Mar 18, 2021 11:54 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey- here's a link for you


I think your timing should be fine. If you have time for a quick cup of coffee, let me know but I know how it is when visiting family!!!  


Anywhere around Brenham should be pretty good. 

Mar 18, 2021 05:17 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

We are heading up towards Waco so I think location-wise it should be good, but I was worried about that cold snap killing the flowers. 

Mar 20, 2021 09:12 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Kathy seeing a field of bluebonnets is so inspirting to me - It's been a while! Road trip to Texas!!

Mar 18, 2021 11:59 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Anna- I love road trips and can't wait to take one up to Omaha to see Larry's daughter. 

Mar 18, 2021 05:18 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Being shut off has adversely affected so many that now I am seeing a lot people out and about, stretching their legs, minds and desires Kathy. Hope you take that photo among the Bluebonnets this year!

Thanks for the smile and sharing the beautiful, cherished photo today.

Mar 18, 2021 12:06 PM
Kathy Streib

Hi Wanda- I feel lucky in that Texas was never as totally closed off as other areas. And we made many trips to the driveways of our friends and relatives delivering baked goods. Not as good as getting together over coffee or a meal but at least we saw each other. 


I am determined this year- so bluebonnets here I come. 

Mar 18, 2021 05:21 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I imagine that looking out onto a field covered in Bluebonnets would be amazing.

Mar 18, 2021 03:32 PM
Kathy Streib

George the colors are amazing. And add the Indian Paintbrushes and you want to bottle it up. 

Mar 18, 2021 05:22 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

What a beautiful and wonderful tradition your family had and I hope still has Kathy 🙂

Mar 18, 2021 08:55 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.

I have a good friend that lives in College Station.  He visits about twice a year to play 18. I've seen many a bluebonnets in my day

Mar 19, 2021 12:08 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I don't believe I've seen a field of Blue Bonnets before.  Probably the closest I've come to it, was seeing a field of Lupines in the high country of Yosemite.

Mar 21, 2021 01:25 AM
Dorte Engel
RE/MAX Leading Edge - Bowie, MD
ABC - Annapolis, Bowie, Crofton & rest of Maryland

Dear Kathy,

So beautiful! I found seeds for sale. Maybe we have to see, if blue bonnets will grow around here too. They are nitrogen fixing plants, so great to grow early in the season.

Apr 02, 2021 09:55 PM
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