Tag Archives: Copper Breaks State Park

On The Road, Photos-Birds, Photos-Landscapes, Photos-Wildlife

~Horns as in Long and Beep, Beeps as in Fast

November 14, 2015 Sheila 4 Comments

November, 14, 2015

Copper Breaks State Park

Quanah, TX

2 nights, Site 22

View this Texas State Park here: Copper Breaks

Cloudy skies all day.

You just have to go with what you are given and that is what we did, several walks around Copper Breaks State Park with the doggies for a total of 4.5 miles.

During our walks we saw some interesting sights….

It was early evening when we saw this fellow hunting bugs in the grass.

Roadrunner - Beep, Beep! — Roadrunner – Beep, Beep

A Texas Longhorn from the herd at Copper Breaks.

Perhaps it is the vintage look of these Windmills that I like so much.

Well past its blooming season, but still lovely with a splash of color.

It is always interesting to walk along a river bank. The Pease River, a tributary of the Red River which runs through West Texas, meanders its way through Copper Breaks State Park.

Tall reeds, protection for wildlife.

One of the small ponds in the park.

Now for the fun part ` seeing the Texas Longhorns at Copper Breaks.

If you are interested you may read about these handsome fellows by clicking on this link Longhorns

The end of our day, enjoyed and treasured.

Looking forward to what tomorrow will bring. We will be on our way to Cooper Lakes State Park.

On The Road, Photos-Landscapes

~”When that sun is high in that Texas Sky” – It is time to leave Amarillo

November 13, 2015 Sheila 5 Comments

November, 13, 2015

Copper Breaks State Park

Quanah, TX

2 nights, Site 22

How many country and western songs would you guess have been written about Amarillo? I don’t know, but there are several. One of the most famous is Amarillo by Morning, which has been recorded by many artists including George Strait. And, why is it stuck in my head? Read these lyrics and it will be stuck in yours!

Amarillo by Morning

By George Strait

Amarillo by mornin’
Up from San Antone
Everything that I got
Is just what I’ve got on

When that sun is high in that Texas sky
I’ll be buckin’ at the county fair
Amarillo by mornin’
Amarillo, I’ll be there

They took my saddle in Houston
Broke my leg in Santa Fe
I lost my wife and a girlfriend
Somewhere along the way

But I’ll be lookin’ for 8 when they pull that gate
And I hope that judge ain’t blind
Amarillo by mornin’
Amarillo’s on my mind

Amarillo by mornin’
Up from San Antone
Everything that I got
Is just what I’ve got on

I ain’t got a dime but what I got is mine
I ain’t rich but Lord I’m free
Amarillo by mornin’
Amarillo’s where I’ll be

Amarillo by mornin’
Amarillo’s where I’ll be

Thursday evening we receive a phone call from the Ford Dealership in Canyon, TX letting us know our car is ready. Just like that our plans change; we will have to visit the Amarillo Botanical Gardens and see the Christmas lights another time.

Friday morning was hectic, up early, on the road to Canyon with the rental car to pick up our car, back to Amarillo to drop off the rental car, and then back to the RV Park to get the coach ready to pull out before eleven o’clock. We made it!

We decided to travel to Copper Breaks State Park in Quanta, TX and stay Friday and Saturday night. We visited this park once before and enjoyed staying here. We arrived at Copper Breaks early in the afternoon and after getting settled in our site we enjoyed a walk and a sunset.

The sounds of Amarillo…..trains, planes, helicopters and eighteen wheelers, were becoming unpleasant. All sounds we could hear from our site at Amarillo Ranch RV Park.

Perhaps this is why so many country songs have been written about Amarillo, to simply drown out the noise with music.

Or it could be Amarillo rhymes with a lot of words!

Today was peaceful, quite, un-crowded, with dark (I mean dark) skies.

Wonderful, Beautiful, We are happy!

Hope your day was grand.

On The Road, Photo Challenge, Photos-Birds, Poetry

~The Daily Post Photo Challenge-Boundaries

October 4, 2015 Sheila 2 Comments

Boundaries, in this case, equals confined.

Chick the link below to visit The Daily Post Photo Challenge page and view all the beautiful photo entries.

Boundaries

~

Don’t feel pity for me,

I have an injury and,

can’t be set free.

~

We’re part of a team,

teaching all those that come,

the wonders that be.

~

I took these photos back in February while visiting the Hobe Sound Nature Center. Sorry for the poor lighting. I wasn’t able to determine the cause of the injuries to these two beautiful birds.

You can visit the web-site for the HSNC at http://hobesoundnaturecenter.com to see the other members of the “Teaching Team”.

Even though confined by the boundaries of perches and enclosures, I believe they have the best possible life under the circumstances.

On The Road, Photos-Bugs, Butterflies, etc., Poetry

~What are you doing on my new Michelins”

November 5, 2013 Sheila 4 Comments

Do it with flair,

Jump off of there.

You will be going round and round,

It won’t be homeward bound;

Jump off of there.

The spin will make you dizzy,

Your brain will be in a tizzy;

Jump off of there.

I’am going to charge you fare,

You must take care;

Jump off of there.

Do it with flair,

Jump off of there.

What are you doing on my Michelins?
It appears as if the Michelin man is trying to pull the Praying Mantis off.

While we were camping at Copper Breaks State Park outside of Quanah, TX, we encountered Praying Mantis everywhere. They liked hanging on to the coach tires; I believe for the heat.

Notice, the little leg hanging on to the rubber stub on the tire. I when outside to get something out of one of the bays and came back inside with one on my ear! Yikes!

Enjoy the Journey!

On The Road, Photos-Bugs, Butterflies, etc.

~Run, Baby, Run~

November 4, 2013 Sheila 10 Comments

~

a fence ornament

if only it would stay put

fast, long and slender

eagle eye spots a morsel

off and running she goes

~

"I think I will stretch, before I take off." — “I think I will stretch, before I take off.”

Why don't you stay awhile? — Why don’t you stay awhile?

I took these photos while at Copper Breaks State Park. We were driving out of the park and i noticed her sitting on this fence post. I got out of the car and was able to capture these shots before, as you can see, she darted off!

Cloudy skies all day.

You just have to go with what you are given and that is what we did, several walks around Copper Breaks State Park with the doggies for a total of 4.5 miles.

During our walks we saw some interesting sights….

It was early evening when we saw this fellow hunting bugs in the grass.

A Texas Longhorn from the herd at Copper Breaks.

Perhaps it is the vintage look of these Windmills that I like so much.

Well past its blooming season, but still lovely with a splash of color.

It is always interesting to walk along a river bank. The Pease River, a tributary of the Red River which runs through West Texas, meanders its way through Copper Breaks State Park.

Tall reeds, protection for wildlife.

One of the small ponds in the park.

Now for the fun part ` seeing the Texas Longhorns at Copper Breaks.

If you are interested you may read about these handsome fellows by clicking on this link Longhorns

The end of our day, enjoyed and treasured.

Looking forward to what tomorrow will bring. We will be on our way to Cooper Lakes State Park.

Thursday evening we receive a phone call from the Ford Dealership in Canyon, TX letting us know our car is ready. Just like that our plans change; we will have to visit the Amarillo Botanical Gardens and see the Christmas lights another time.

Friday morning was hectic, up early, on the road to Canyon with the rental car to pick up our car, back to Amarillo to drop off the rental car, and then back to the RV Park to get the coach ready to pull out before eleven o’clock. We made it!

We decided to travel to Copper Breaks State Park in Quanta, TX and stay Friday and Saturday night. We visited this park once before and enjoyed staying here. We arrived at Copper Breaks early in the afternoon and after getting settled in our site we enjoyed a walk and a sunset.

The sounds of Amarillo…..trains, planes, helicopters and eighteen wheelers, were becoming unpleasant. All sounds we could hear from our site at Amarillo Ranch RV Park.

Perhaps this is why so many country songs have been written about Amarillo, to simply drown out the noise with music.

Or it could be Amarillo rhymes with a lot of words!

Today was peaceful, quite, un-crowded, with dark (I mean dark) skies.

Wonderful, Beautiful, We are happy!

Hope your day was grand.

Boundaries, in this case, equals confined.

Chick the link below to visit The Daily Post Photo Challenge page and view all the beautiful photo entries.

~

Don’t feel pity for me,

I have an injury and,

can’t be set free.

~

We’re part of a team,

teaching all those that come,

the wonders that be.

~

I took these photos back in February while visiting the Hobe Sound Nature Center. Sorry for the poor lighting. I wasn’t able to determine the cause of the injuries to these two beautiful birds.

You can visit the web-site for the HSNC at http://hobesoundnaturecenter.com to see the other members of the “Teaching Team”.

Even though confined by the boundaries of perches and enclosures, I believe they have the best possible life under the circumstances.

Enjoy the Journey!

~

a fence ornament

if only it would stay put

fast, long and slender

eagle eye spots a morsel

off and running she goes

~

SkyeRiver Photography ©Sheila de Laneuville

Enjoying retirement: On The Road & At Home