A-B-C Towns Pic Game. Round 2

[1TallTXn]

Alright, there's been enough discussion in the previous thread so I thought I'd start a new one.

Here's the Rules (as taken from the previous thread)

1. Must be a picture of the city limit sign.
2. Each letter is open till the next has been posted.

On your mark.

Get Set.

GO!!

[1TallTXn]

ok, i'll go first.

A - Alvarado
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/4035/img11595ws.jpg

B - Blum
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/9585/img11625wy.jpg

[1TallTXn]

and here's C

Covington
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/4075/img11639vs.jpg

[ColGoodnight]

It was dark when I got to Climax. Not unusual.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-12/917602/climax.jpg

Tom

[1TallTXn]

It was dark when I got to Climax. Not unusual.
Tom

:rofl: :giveup:

[DANNYROTH]

Bump! Gotta keep it on the front page!

OK FOLKS DO WE HAVE A "C"? IF NOT, GIMME A "D"

I should ride down to Corrigan and swing back by Damascus.

[pbureau69]

Alright I made my list for this weekend;

C..
Dallas,
East Tawakoni,
Fate and Forney,
Garland,
H...
I...
Josephine
K...
Lavon,
Mclendon-Chisholm and Mobile,
Nevada,
Oak Ridge,
Plano,
Quinlan,
Royse City, Rockwall and Rowlett,
Sasche,
Terrell, and Tyler,
U...
V...
W..
X...
Y...
Z...

Okay maybe I am way too getting into this game??

I am using it as an excuse to go riding and exploring small obscure unknown towns in my area. (grin)

[1TallTXn]

We have 2 C's up already so its still open, but a D would be fine too.

[DANNYROTH]

I just had to dive in. Went down the road a piece and got a "C" while it was still open. Here's Corrigan, Polk County:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i19/dannyroth/CorriganPolkCty.jpg
Then picked up a "D" in the little community of Damascus, Polk County:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i19/dannyroth/DamascusPolkCty.jpg

Damascus is on a really fine little road that I highly recommend to anyone, FM1987. Loops east from US 59, on the north end of Corrigan and joins back into 59 just south of the Neches River.

[1TallTXn]

What kind of bike is that Danny?

[DANNYROTH]

That's my 2001 Honda XR650L with a Tupperware fuel tank and the remains of a Spitfire windshield. That shot from behind really gives it a different look when you can't see the front fender!

[1TallTXn]

ok, I thought I remembered you having a XR, but it didn't look like it to me from those pics. the color almost looks orange, so I was half thinking older KTM

I'm really wanting a DS lately... :drool:

[DANNYROTH]

Those two pics were made with a camera one of my daughters gave me that is actually on a key chain. It's bare-bones picture taking, doesn't have a little screen on it or anything. Just aim in what you hope is the right direction and fire away. Always take three times as many pics as you need because at least 66% will not contain the object you wish to capture! Color accuracy is not one of its strong points, either:
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i19/dannyroth/100_0197.jpg

[1TallTXn]

knowing the size of the Gazetter, thats a TINY camera! :eek:

Small is always nice. I need to acquire a nice digital camera. For the time being I'm borrowing mom's or my friends. :doh:

[DANNYROTH]

YA GOT A "D"? HOW 'BOUT AN "E"?

I might have to slip over to Hairsmith's neck of the woods and pick up Etoile!

[1TallTXn]

I have an 'E' just a bit up the road, but I don't know if I have time to go get it anytime this week :(

[pbureau69]

Took a little trip around my area after changing oil, spark plug and putting a new GIVI windsheild.. but I doint have an E.. but I Have an F, H, M, N and R ... 100 miles of fun !

so get that E, so I can post my F..lol

Cheers..

I have a C but were past that point, Ill just start a web page with the pictures of my rides...(you gave me inspiration for a web site!)

[1TallTXn]

went for a ride.
Took the camera.

and wound up going a different direction with no "E" towns :doh:

[pbureau69]

Well I drove around this morning, with my wife (she though it was a good excuse to ride out somewhere for no other reason than take a picture of a sign on the side of some road...lol)

E - East TawaKoni, Tx

http://www.longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/East%20%20Tawakoni.jpg


F - Fate and Frisco, Tx

http://www.longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/Fate.jpg

http://www.longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/Frisco.jpg


So who has G ??

[DANNYROTH]

I captured an "H" on my way home (The long way) this afternoon.

I figured that someone would have surely posted a "G" by now. WRONG! We're still waiting on a "G"

[pbureau69]

heheh I am missing G and I, J (maybe ride the long wany home and grab Josephine...hummm)

but K,l,m,n,o,p I have and 3 R's ..lol...

I guess I could grab garland on my way home and settle it...hehe...

[Humblekat]

I'll get it when it comes to Lukfin...

[DANNYROTH]

If someone doesn't have a G by Sunday I may be in the Geneva and Hemphill area and can get them. Then, I can post Hudson!

[Gilk51]

Hmmmmm... Glen Rose! :rider:

[weslinder]

I think I'll have one tonight. (If I remember my camera.) It's a low point count, though.

[DANNYROTH]

I went through Goodrich twice today, on way to and from Houston. I was in the cage, dang it!

[Tourmeister]

So are we waiting on a G?

[Gilk51]

So are we waiting on a G?
The force is strong on this one... :-P

[pbureau69]

got G and H... who has I??

http://www.longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/Greenville.jpg

http://www.longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/Heath.jpg

[DANNYROTH]

Went on a little Dual Sport ride today with Hairsmith and my neighbor, Mike, on their KLRs and me on my XR. We got Geneva. But, since the G is history, it wont go here. You will probably see it on Tom's report.

I have two Hs, Hudson and Huntington, both in Angelina County.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i19/dannyroth/HudsonAngelinaCty.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i19/dannyroth/HuntingtonAngelinaCty.jpg

[Hairsmith]

Here is the G for Danny,
Still working on the DS ride report.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c340/hairsmith/DSC00071.jpg

[Gilk51]

Here is the G for Danny,
Uh, Tom, the letter of the hour is "H" now... :roll:
:-P

[Tourmeister]

Dem cuntry boise caint spel or du der alfibets :-P

[DANNYROTH]

I made such a big deal of it that Tom had to post it. He's a man of his word! :clap:

[pbureau69]

Lets make things clear, according to wikipedia List of Cities in Texas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_Texas) there are only these cities that are in Texas starting with the letter "I"

Independence, TX :Founded in 1835 in Washington County, Texas, Independence is located twelve miles northeast of Brenham, Texas, and is the original location of Baylor University

Ingleside on the Bay,TX :Ingleside on the Bay is a city located in San Patricio County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 659.

Iowa Park, TX: Iowa Park is a city located in Wichita County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,431.

Irving, TX: Irving is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within Dallas County. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the city had a total population of 191,615.

The last one is the closest to me, is a mere 41 miles across town, and I aint driving that side of town for at least a week or two to grab it. (never in that area) so my vote is we skip "I" unless someone is close to the other.

[Voltar]

Maybe the 'yankee' that did the wikipedia entry never heard of:

http://static.flickr.com/44/151084787_6ffdb5b50a_o.jpg

Lets make things clear, according to wikipedia List of Cities in Texas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_Texas) there are only these cities that are in Texas starting with the letter "I"

Independence, TX :Founded in 1835 in Washington County, Texas, Independence is located twelve miles northeast of Brenham, Texas, and is the original location of Baylor University

Ingleside on the Bay,TX :Ingleside on the Bay is a city located in San Patricio County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 659.

Iowa Park, TX: Iowa Park is a city located in Wichita County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,431.

Irving, TX: Irving is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within Dallas County. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the city had a total population of 191,615.

The last one is the closest to me, is a mere 41 miles across town, and I aint driving that side of town for at least a week or two to grab it. (never in that area) so my vote is we skip "I" unless someone is close to the other.

[Voltar]

and based on wikipedia, the town I grew up in (Wharton, TX) lives only in my mind.

Lets make things clear, according to wikipedia List of Cities in Texas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_Texas) there are only these cities that are in Texas starting with the letter "I"

Independence, TX :Founded in 1835 in Washington County, Texas, Independence is located twelve miles northeast of Brenham, Texas, and is the original location of Baylor University

Ingleside on the Bay,TX :Ingleside on the Bay is a city located in San Patricio County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 659.

Iowa Park, TX: Iowa Park is a city located in Wichita County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,431.

Irving, TX: Irving is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within Dallas County. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the city had a total population of 191,615.

The last one is the closest to me, is a mere 41 miles across town, and I aint driving that side of town for at least a week or two to grab it. (never in that area) so my vote is we skip "I" unless someone is close to the other.

[pbureau69]

Very Cool.. Whats the best source for city names (aside from scrolling the area with Google Maps?

J through P (oh yeah baby I have been waiting for these...!

http://www.longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/Josephine.Jpg
http://www.longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/Kaufman.jpg
http://www.longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/Lone%20Oak.jpg
http://www.longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/McLendon-Chisholm.jpg
http://www.longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/Nevada.jpg
http://www.longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/Oak%20Ridge.jpg
http://www.longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/Post%20oak%20bend.jpg

[1TallTXn]

alright who has 'Q'?? :ponder:

[jsb223]

Quintana...down south of Houston by Freeport...

[Tourmeister]

Quitman in East Texas ;-) Not too far from all those Tyler people :trust:

[pbureau69]

alright who has 'Q'?? :ponder:


there is Quinlan about 12 mile from home I may grab it (I feel like I am hoging the game :))

doing a run tonight from work to grab Allen, Lucas, St-Paul, Lavon and wylie. lol I enjoy getting to ride a different direction home every night...
I even started a map of the towns I have signs pictures from...lol http://www.frappr.com/townsihaveriddenthrough

trying to get a complete new set for next round and hopefuly get a-z in one shot..lol (though Z seems hard to find)

[DANNYROTH]

trying to get a complete new set for next round and hopefuly get a-z in one shot..lol (though Z seems hard to find)


Zavalla, on US Hwy 69 in southern Angelina county.

X will be the tough one. I have seen signs with a big X in the middle of them with little Rs on either side of them. Coincidentally there are these long sets of stairs with the lowest bannisters I've ever seen on them just about every place I have seen these X signs!:doh:

[pbureau69]

Well according (yeah I know I said this before but this time its a texan source) to Texas state library, there are no "X" cities in Texas.

http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ref/abouttx/popcity2.html

and confirmed by another source : http://txsdc.utsa.edu/tpepp/2003_txpopest_place.php

But there seem to be a "few" z's out there.

Zapata is south on the border of Mexico, south of laredo.
North zulch, is FM39 & W. TX-21 West of Madison, there is nothing left of the town but the city limits (ghost town) sign..
Zuehl CDP, Zip 78124, 7 square mile town ..(lol) pop 346, Somewhere between kirby and sequin http://www.city-data.com/city/Zuehl-Texas.html

[pbureau69]

well here is Q and R... who has S??

http://longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/Quinlan.jpg

http://longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/RoyseCity.jpg

[pbureau69]

Well I picked up "S" on my way home today.... so who has T now..
(common guys keep up with me will you...lol)

http://www.longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/Sasche.jpg

[pbureau69]

hehehe I do :lol2: :lol2: .... here are T and U...

http://www.longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/The%20Colony.jpg

http://www.longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/Union_Valley.jpg

[DANNYROTH]

Patrick,
You are de-man! Your drive to capture the right pics is to be envied!

[1TallTXn]

dude, do you actually work, or just ride around all day?? :lol2:

for the next round we are going to institute a rule that says they have to be > 50mi from the DFW airport :lol2:

[pbureau69]

dude, do you actually work, or just ride around all day?? :lol2:

for the next round we are going to institute a rule that says they have to be > 50mi from the DFW airport :lol2:


I work 10am/7pm, I live 48 miles from work,Plano & 121, so I ride 96 miles a day.

And if you look at http://www.frappr.com/townsihaveriddenthrough my map on frappr, you can see all the places I have scooted over just to catch a photo.... I do go out to ride on lunches as well, I hate being in the office bored watching the internet/clock turning.

besides its motivation to go out and ride...:rider:

if no one grabs S by the weekend, Ill ride to sulphur spings and grab a bunch of names in that area.. its a 3 day weekend....lol I should be able to grab most of east texas names...:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rider:

as for the >50 miles sure I am 30 miles from dallas myself...so not a problem....lol heck since were only suppose to use the same ones once...it will force me to ride outwards anyways... may I need to goto texarkana and grab every town from here to there... hummmm
2 days of photos....lol (I wonder if I can have my wife say yes on that one....)

PS: just checked Maps.google.com...

Start address: Dfw Airport, TX
End address: Royse City, TX 75189
Distance: 51.8 mi (about 1 hour 16 mins)

[Voltar]

I work 10am/7pm, I live 48 miles from work,Plano & 121, so I ride 96 miles a day.

I really like the scooter, also! Cool!

[1TallTXn]

pbureau69, i'm just messing around. good for you on getting out and riding!

[pbureau69]

pbureau69, i'm just messing around. good for you on getting out and riding!


call me Patrick !

I know, I am just messing right back.. I am goofin around... no harm done..!:rider: :rider: :rider: :rider: :rider: :rider: :rider:

[1TallTXn]

:doh: i missed seeing your name in your sig :doh:

[ColGoodnight]

BTW, the USGS does list one "populated area" place name in Texas starting with "X": XX Farms Colonia. It's on FM2925 (Marshal Hutts Rd) north east of Arroyo.

http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnis/MapServer?f_name=XX+Farms+Colonia&f_state=TX&f_latlong=262010N0972935W&f_type=ppl&server=TIGER

As is common with colonias, it doesn't seem to be shown on highway maps. I have no idea if there's a sign there or not.

Want to be worshiped as a minor deity for 15 minutes? Kick start the ol' Hydraglide this weekend and go take a picture of XX Farms, Texas!

Scoot safe,
Tom

[ColGoodnight]

...according to wikipedia List of Cities in Texas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_Texas) there are only these cities that are in Texas starting with the letter "I"

As has already been posted, never trust information the yankees give about Texas.

RoT (Roads of Texas) lists 55 cities, towns and communities beginning with "I".

Tom

Fun Fact: Texas is the only state in the nation that has counties beginning with "Z".

[DANNYROTH]

OK, Who's got a "V"?

[Voltar]

OK, Who's got a "V"?

"V" is for VOLTAR.
But since Voltar is not a town in Texas, "V" will be for VOLENTE.

http://static.flickr.com/60/154331027_19928e78c3_o.jpg

[jhansen]

Fun Fact: Texas is the only state in the nation that has counties beginning with "Z".

As a native of South Dakota and 12 year immigrant of Texas, I must rise to the occasion. Ziebach County is in Western South Dakota with the county seat of Dupree (pop 484). County population 2200. :wave:

[ColGoodnight]

...Ziebach County is in Western South Dakota...
Outstanding! I wasn't shooting from the hip; for another thread on a different board some time ago a couple of us searched for A-B-C counties. We missed it!

Scoot safe,
Tom

PS - I still want to see a picture of XX Farms.

[pbureau69]

guess W is next... and here it is

http://longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/West%20Tawakoni.jpg

X and Z next !

[Tourmeister]

Y ?

[ColGoodnight]

Y ?
I don't know Y.

Tom

[1TallTXn]

last time I checked the alphabet, 'X' came next, but I could be wrong ;)

and the real question is ¬ Y, buy but Y ¬

yes, i'm a dork

[Voltar]

Y ?

No "X"'s in Texas, so:
http://static.flickr.com/75/157407652_8db0429b7f_o.jpg

[jhansen]

guess W is next... and here it is

http://longcoeur.com/05Reflexsport/citysigns/West%20Tawakoni.jpg

X and Z next !

You and your better half got so many of this batch of ABC's, a question must be asked. Are those new tires on your scooter with the DEALERS tag?:rofl: :rider:

[pbureau69]

You and your better half got so many of this batch of ABC's, a question must be asked. Are those new tires on your scooter with the DEALERS tag?:rofl: :rider:

well , dealer is an ***, they tell me the TXdot takes 60 days to issue plates (which I know is simply they havent paid the ride to honda yet, so I have been on Temp plates for 30 days now...) and I have over 3000 Miles on that ride so far in that many days. (1920 MIles for daily commute to work and the rest welll the 1080 of it, pleasure of course :) my ride doesnt sit in a garage .. thats the spot for my jeep...lol)

yes.. original tires, they are good for 7-8000 miles I was told... so 1-2 months and I have to change them...lol

rode with a group on memorial day for 4 hrs, every time I saw a city limit sign I was itching to pull over to grab them in pictures (saw like 12 or so...lol) guess I will have to ride that route (was a nice ride) to gather them up again :) need more picture for next round.

[DANNYROTH]

I looked and looked and looked, finally found it, an "X" sign!!
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i19/dannyroth/XTexasnearDiboll.jpg

And, since "Y" was allready posted, here's the "Z", Zavalla, angelina County, on US Hwy 69, south of Lufkin:
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i19/dannyroth/ZavallaAngelinaCty.jpg

I was standing on the side of a ditch, which explains the problem with my horizon.

[Voltar]

Ok. That's "Z"...

Now what?

[DANNYROTH]

How about an alphabetical posting of signs with arrows pointing toward towns. There are some real interesting names for communities that don't have city limit signs, like:
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i19/dannyroth/Grovetpn-Nigton.jpg

We can call it "That-A-Way A-B-C"

[1TallTXn]

sounds like fun! start a thread!

[DANNYROTH]

OK! I'll put it together, very similar SIMPLE rules.

[pbureau69]

How about an alphabetical posting of signs with arrows pointing toward towns.
We can call it "That-A-Way A-B-C"

OH I like that idea...