Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) - Page 66

Desert Skies · 08-14-2008, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry

I've been lurking here awhile... Think I'll play.

Those pilings are located on the beach near Surfside.

Good shot lurker, you're up.

**M38A1** · 08-14-2008, 08:19 AM

OK, so what's up with the supports? Was this a resort type thing that went belly up? What was it going to be and about what time period, ie: recession, hurricane or something.

The "Boot Memorial" in Big Bend is also of interest. Anybody got info on that one posted eariler?

I'd sort of like to know the history "behind the shots" if possible. So if you know, when you pass "the ball", post up!

**The Bruce** · 08-14-2008, 08:45 AM

If you are referring to the MX boots on top of the hill across from Kathy's Kosmic Kowgirl Kafe, that is a memorial to the guy who started the annual Dual Sport ride. Burl Hughes. http://trh-cycle.org/flyers/ds2007.pdf

Desert Skies · 08-14-2008, 08:47 AM

I am thinking this was a condo that was there about 20 years ago. I remember seeing it and it was an odd shape that made it look aerodynamic which is kind of ironic.

Here's a photo of what remains

Anybody know more about it?

**Jerry** · 08-14-2008, 09:19 AM

OK... Here's my youngest daughter & riding buddy in front of a little "shack" made famous in a popular movie. Where is it?

Desert Skies · 08-14-2008, 09:20 AM

LaGrange?

**The Bruce** · 08-14-2008, 09:30 AM

Smithville?

**Jerry** · 08-14-2008, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBAT

Smithville?

Yeppers, it's the "Hope Floats" house in Smithville.
That didn't take long. No clues next time!
Yer up Bruce.

genjac · 08-14-2008, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desert Skies

I am thinking this was a condo that was there about 20 years ago. I remember seeing it and it was an odd shape that made it look aerodynamic which is kind of ironic.

Here's a photo of what remains

Anybody know more about it?

I remember when those pilings were placed there along Blue Water Highway about 25 or 30 years ago, toward the north end of Follets Island, south of San Louis Pass. Nothing was ever built on them. For some reason the construction project was abruptly stopped and that's just as far as it ever got. I always thought that was strange. There is a condo a bit south of there- it still stands.

**The Bruce** · 08-14-2008, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry

Yeppers, it's the "Hope Floats" house in Smithville.
That didn't take long. No clues next time!
Yer up Bruce.

I'll see what I can come up with.

**The Bruce** · 08-14-2008, 12:33 PM

I hope this isn't too hard. Street riders will have a hard time for sure. I'll pull it if it's a problem and find something else. I too am running out of pictures that haven't already been posted.

Where is this?

RedPill · 08-14-2008, 01:03 PM

Looks like Bubba's back yard. No, wait, there's not enough beer cans or cars up on blocks.

**M38A1** · 08-14-2008, 01:20 PM

Is it on top of the hill at jerry jeff walkers place roughly bounded by Hwy 290 and Hwy 71 across from the pinnacle? It's been years since I've been up there but it looks similar.

**The Bruce** · 08-14-2008, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M38A1

Is it on top of the hill at jerry jeff walkers place roughly bounded by Hwy 290 and Hwy 71 across from the pinnacle? It's been years since I've been up there but it looks similar.

Interesting guess, but no.

**The Bruce** · 08-14-2008, 10:08 PM

Over 8 hours with no responses? Hmmmmmm....what's the record?

**M38A1** · 08-14-2008, 10:15 PM

Not sure what the longest record is, but it's in the days category......

I'm good with the picture as long as there's a reasonable chance others have seen it too. That's the fun of thread as it floats between the road and off-road riders. And the best treat so far has been LeanIn2It and the photoshop of his soon-to-be-his-bike into a picture when he had the ball....

So let it ride a bit, ask your dirt-buddies to stick their head in and take a guess and see where it goes. As the first page rules go, it's not a 'stump the forum' contest or a Marco-Polo type thing. There has to be a reasonable chance of solving where it is and it'd really be nice to have some significance.

Since you control it at the moment, it's up to you as to when you start posting hints.

**The Bruce** · 08-14-2008, 11:09 PM

That photoshop was pretty sweet.

This is a place a lot of dual sport riders could know. A little off the beaten path but it has one of the best hill country views you can find. I'll even give the clue that it's in the Central Texas region. Let me know if it needs to be changed and I'll go hunting.

But for now.....
Let it ride!

dhdrider · 08-15-2008, 08:20 AM

Are we near 1431?

**The Bruce** · 08-15-2008, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhdrider

Are we near 1431?

We are. 1431 is a long road. You will have to do better.

poser · 08-15-2008, 09:50 AM

near Bluffton or Lake Buchanan?

08-14-2008, 08:19 AM	#1302
M38A1 Administrator Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Capitol of Weirdness Posts: 12,165	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) OK, so what's up with the supports? Was this a resort type thing that went belly up? What was it going to be and about what time period, ie: recession, hurricane or something. The "Boot Memorial" in Big Bend is also of interest. Anybody got info on that one posted eariler? I'd sort of like to know the history "behind the shots" if possible. So if you know, when you pass "the ball", post up! __________________ Scott 2002 R1150GS (I think I'm 'gonna just call it "Number 5") "I've been everywhere, man" 100K miles of smiles "Everyone should have something in their life that requires a helmet" - Ann Sweeney

08-14-2008, 08:45 AM	#1303
The Bruce Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Between a Rock and a weird place, Pflugerville, TX Posts: 7,341	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) If you are referring to the MX boots on top of the hill across from Kathy's Kosmic Kowgirl Kafe, that is a memorial to the guy who started the annual Dual Sport ride. Burl Hughes. http://trh-cycle.org/flyers/ds2007.pdf __________________ .... repeat 2012 XT1200Z Super Tenere 2000 DRZ400S "Old Yeller" IBA 45687Bun Burner 1500 Great Divide Route Part 1 Great Divide Route Part 2 Big Bend Big Bend Ranch

08-14-2008, 08:47 AM	#1304
Desert Skies Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Fe, TX Posts: 2,824	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) I am thinking this was a condo that was there about 20 years ago. I remember seeing it and it was an odd shape that made it look aerodynamic which is kind of ironic. Here's a photo of what remains Anybody know more about it? __________________ Some Photos Texas Blue -Tom Lowry ZZ Rider - Tom Lowry Desert Skies - MTB 02 GL1800A "Texas Black Bird" 05 R1200GS "Desert Skies" 05 DR650SE Handles my light work. NOTICE! Due to the rising cost of ammo, warning shots will no longer be fired! "Life is for livin', there is plenty of time to be dead after you die" "It's a motorcycle, NOT a lifestyle."

08-14-2008, 09:19 AM	#1305
Jerry Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elgin, Texas Posts: 683	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) OK... Here's my youngest daughter & riding buddy in front of a little "shack" made famous in a popular movie. Where is it? __________________ Jerry '07 Rapid Grey WeeStrom

08-14-2008, 09:20 AM	#1306
Desert Skies Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Fe, TX Posts: 2,824	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) LaGrange? __________________ Some Photos Texas Blue -Tom Lowry ZZ Rider - Tom Lowry Desert Skies - MTB 02 GL1800A "Texas Black Bird" 05 R1200GS "Desert Skies" 05 DR650SE Handles my light work. NOTICE! Due to the rising cost of ammo, warning shots will no longer be fired! "Life is for livin', there is plenty of time to be dead after you die" "It's a motorcycle, NOT a lifestyle."

08-14-2008, 09:30 AM	#1307
The Bruce Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Between a Rock and a weird place, Pflugerville, TX Posts: 7,341	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) Smithville? __________________ .... repeat 2012 XT1200Z Super Tenere 2000 DRZ400S "Old Yeller" IBA 45687Bun Burner 1500 Great Divide Route Part 1 Great Divide Route Part 2 Big Bend Big Bend Ranch

08-14-2008, 12:33 PM	#1311
The Bruce Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Between a Rock and a weird place, Pflugerville, TX Posts: 7,341	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) I hope this isn't too hard. Street riders will have a hard time for sure. I'll pull it if it's a problem and find something else. I too am running out of pictures that haven't already been posted. Where is this? __________________ .... repeat 2012 XT1200Z Super Tenere 2000 DRZ400S "Old Yeller" IBA 45687Bun Burner 1500 Great Divide Route Part 1 Great Divide Route Part 2 Big Bend Big Bend Ranch

08-14-2008, 01:03 PM	#1312
RedPill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 7,929	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) Looks like Bubba's back yard. No, wait, there's not enough beer cans or cars up on blocks. __________________ Red pill/blue pill. Your choice. ____________________________________________ "Never raise your hands to your children. It leaves your groin unprotected." - Red Buttons

08-14-2008, 01:20 PM	#1313
M38A1 Administrator Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Capitol of Weirdness Posts: 12,165	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) Is it on top of the hill at jerry jeff walkers place roughly bounded by Hwy 290 and Hwy 71 across from the pinnacle? It's been years since I've been up there but it looks similar. __________________ Scott 2002 R1150GS (I think I'm 'gonna just call it "Number 5") "I've been everywhere, man" 100K miles of smiles "Everyone should have something in their life that requires a helmet" - Ann Sweeney

08-14-2008, 10:08 PM	#1315
The Bruce Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Between a Rock and a weird place, Pflugerville, TX Posts: 7,341	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) Over 8 hours with no responses? Hmmmmmm....what's the record? __________________ .... repeat 2012 XT1200Z Super Tenere 2000 DRZ400S "Old Yeller" IBA 45687Bun Burner 1500 Great Divide Route Part 1 Great Divide Route Part 2 Big Bend Big Bend Ranch

08-14-2008, 10:15 PM	#1316
M38A1 Administrator Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Capitol of Weirdness Posts: 12,165	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) Not sure what the longest record is, but it's in the days category...... I'm good with the picture as long as there's a reasonable chance others have seen it too. That's the fun of thread as it floats between the road and off-road riders. And the best treat so far has been LeanIn2It and the photoshop of his soon-to-be-his-bike into a picture when he had the ball.... So let it ride a bit, ask your dirt-buddies to stick their head in and take a guess and see where it goes. As the first page rules go, it's not a 'stump the forum' contest or a Marco-Polo type thing. There has to be a reasonable chance of solving where it is and it'd really be nice to have some significance. Since you control it at the moment, it's up to you as to when you start posting hints. __________________ Scott 2002 R1150GS (I think I'm 'gonna just call it "Number 5") "I've been everywhere, man" 100K miles of smiles "Everyone should have something in their life that requires a helmet" - Ann Sweeney Last edited by M38A1; 08-14-2008 at 10:17 PM. Reason: correct userid for leanin2it

08-14-2008, 11:09 PM	#1317
The Bruce Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Between a Rock and a weird place, Pflugerville, TX Posts: 7,341	Re: Where am I? (Can you place this picture...?) That photoshop was pretty sweet. This is a place a lot of dual sport riders could know. A little off the beaten path but it has one of the best hill country views you can find. I'll even give the clue that it's in the Central Texas region. Let me know if it needs to be changed and I'll go hunting. But for now..... Let it ride! __________________ .... repeat 2012 XT1200Z Super Tenere 2000 DRZ400S "Old Yeller" IBA 45687Bun Burner 1500 Great Divide Route Part 1 Great Divide Route Part 2 Big Bend Big Bend Ranch

08-15-2008, 08:20 AM	#1318
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08-15-2008, 09:50 AM	#1320
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