When a Picture Doesn't Say 1000 Words

This photo is deceiving. Notice the falling snow and slush on the ground. Well this was taken just one day before Easter Sunday 2007 when temperatures across Texas fell well in the low thirties. Yes, it's odd but by itself not a big deal. For me, it was a blast back to my days in the cold Northeast because for about two hours prior to shooting this photo, I was driving about 20 miles per hour through sleet, snow with zero visibility, totally covered pavement and about one inch of accumulation. And yes, I forgot to mention that I was in the middle of nowhere headed back to Houston from the Dallas/Ft Worth area. So what have I learned? Never say never. I ever so proudly boast on occasion that I'll never have to deal with snow and ice again. Well I suppose I was wrong. There is a happy ending to the story. I was able to find lodging in a little town called Calvert, Texas with the help of one restaurant owner who not only called around to find a vacancy but who also got into his car and drove me to the bed and breakfast inn where a comfortable bed awaited. Can you see that happening in NY City or Houston for that matter? I don't think so.

If you ever find yourself in Calvert, Texas (about two hours North of Houston) why not visit Dereck at the Someplace Else Restaurant and tell him the guy from NY sent you.

Dereck, if you ever get your computer fixed and read this. Thank you again for your hospitality.

The Someplace Else Restaurant - 615 Main Street, Calvert, Texas 77837 / 979-575-6265

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