Big Circle

Glen Rose, Texas

Weather: low 72 degrees, high 97 degrees, clear skies

We didn't have much to do around the RV today, so we took a drive over to the Weatherford area to see what kind of change has taken place since we were last there. The drive to Weatherford took us through Granbury, which wasn't as busy as it was last Friday. That was fine with us, since we like the slower pace. On the outskirts of Granbury, we passed the city cemetery where the famous outlaw Jesse James is buried, plus other lesser known historical figures.

The road to Weatherford is Texas 51, and there hasn't been much change on that road. The real change was in Weatherford, which is growing like crazy. The traffic was terrible, and there was a lot of road construction ongoing. We started out trying to go to the downtown area, but soon got tired of the traffic and construction. As soon as we could, we took a road to the southwest and followed it out to an I-20 interchange. From there, we headed southwest on I-20 for about 20 miles until we got tired of seeing the same old empty countryside. Then we turned onto US 281 toward Stephenville. At Texas 4, we took another turn and went through the little town of Lipan, named after the Lipan Apache Indian tribe, which used to live in this area.

In about 20 miles. we made it into Granbury and headed back to the RV. We made a big circle, seeing a lot of country that we used to travel. There is change, especially in Weatherford. It's like I have said before. The recession the country is going through doesn't seem to be affecting this area or Texas in general like it is the rest of the country.

I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow to find out whether I need to see a specialist for my respiratory problems. I think there has been some improvement in my symptoms, but I still have the problem. I guess I'll find out if the improvement has been enough, or if I need to see the specialist. Regardless of what is decided, we'll be leaving here tomorrow. We have a couple plans ready for whatever happens. One thing is certain: our grandson Julian graduates high school on Friday night, and we plan to be there, even if we have to leave the RV here and spend the night in a hotel. Yuck!!!

It looks like it's going to start getting hot here.

More later, be safe.

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