The Panhandle (Amarillo, Spring: to live, law, trees)

[onthamove]

Originally Posted by txsizzler

I have been through the Panhandle many a time. Its not my cup of tea, per say, but it does offer a unique beauty that you just don't see in other parts of the state. I suppose I found it to be too desolate feeling; on the other hand, there is a "nature" to the area that is second to none, especially with the small mom-n-pop businesses in the small towns, and the tight family feel you get from those areas.

Are you considering relocating there?


Ian

no not relocating i've just been through and had a feeling that i havent gotten back since, i will be back to camp the canyons with my marlin and jeremiah johnson bear fur jacket!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[High_Plains_Retired]

Originally Posted by Cathy4017

Glad to hear that you're settled and happy back home!

Hi Cathy. Yes we finally closed the deal in Hale County but I have MUCH work to do on the old place before we can really call it a home. I just had new barn doors installed on the quonset barn so I now have a good storage facility when we do decide to move everything over. However, we are thinking now about building a new home on the land or just totally remodel the old house. It needs a lot. Since we still have our westside Albuquerque home, I now have three houses (one in Muleshoe we are also trying to sell), that I am having to keep up. I'm not sure I will live long enough to get it all done but I supposed having goals, even at my age, is good.

Originally Posted by Cathy4017

For me, the pull back just seems to get stronger and stronger, but I don't think I could live around Lubbock now. I need my wide-open spaces with mountains at least in view. I loved Lubbock when I lived there, and the flatness takes some getting used to, since I grew up in another part of West Texas that was more hilly/rocky.

I too love the mountains and will always love New Mexico especially the eastern and southern parts. We had at one time considered the Capitan or the Mountainair areas for retirement but west Texas won out. You may know I grew up in the Pineywoods of deep east Texas so I know what you mean about feeling closed in by trees. Ruidoso is pretty but I keep being drawn to the wide open spaces of the High Plains.

I think as far north in the Panhandle as I have spent any significant time is the Amarillo area as well. As close to Wyoming as I have ever been was several years ago when I drove up to Ault, Colorado from Albuquerque to pick up some wooden wheels for my antique Dodge car. When I was still working, I had to attend meetings in most western states but regrettably never Wyoming.

[lilypad]

The Panhandle is a beautiful area, and agree with the serenity and beautiful sunsets. Always enjoyed the canyons. Also miss it very much, hope to get back there someday!

[catman]

Originally Posted by Cathy4017

But not Timberon....lordy. I love the elevation up there, but.....

It's been awhile since I've been up there, but I had forgotten just how thickly wooded it is..and I don't think I'd like the smothering tree cover at all. I like trees, but I can't stand driving down the highway and having trees line both sides of the road. Claustrophobia starts setting in fast.

When you're used to driving down the road and being able to see in all directions forever, that's hard to give up.

I hear you loud and clear! I like trees in the area, but not too close or too thick. In addition to the fire hazard, I like being able to see the sky. A couple of trees are handy for wire antenna supports, though.

The low in Fort Worth was about 75 night before last, and the humidity was awful. Today it's about 72, with the passage of a cool front and the threat of rain and t-storms. It's getting to that time of year when it's either thunderstorms or stifling heat and humidity.

[Cathy4017]

Originally Posted by catman

I hear you loud and clear! I like trees in the area, but not too close or too thick. In addition to the fire hazard, I like being able to see the sky. A couple of trees are handy for wire antenna supports, though.

The low in Fort Worth was about 75 night before last, and the humidity was awful. Today it's about 72, with the passage of a cool front and the threat of rain and t-storms. It's getting to that time of year when it's either thunderstorms or stifling heat and humidity.

Just can't win for losing, I guess....*sigh* There is no heat/humidity combination like in Texas...and points east.

Alamo only cooled down to 69 last night, and the high was 96. Day before yesterday was 97, record high. So, for the first time since I've lived here (two years come this August), nights have been up to 85 at 9pm, and not cooling down all that fast. 72 sounds lovely. It's 85 here at 1:25pm.

I'm going to have to find someplace else to live, I tell ya. This is just TOO hot. This time last year was 11 degrees cooler.

Finding a place in the mountains that is cleared, level and with not so much wood in the building materials is turning out to be a challenge. You see board and batten, wood shingles, et al. It makes no sense to me at all now.

I would NOT mind being in Amarillo....61 degrees. It sounds TERRIFIC right about now.

[Cathy4017]

Originally Posted by High_Plains_Retired

Hi Cathy. Yes we finally closed the deal in Hale County but I have MUCH work to do on the old place before we can really call it a home. I just had new barn doors installed on the quonset barn so I now have a good storage facility when we do decide to move everything over. However, we are thinking now about building a new home on the land or just totally remodel the old house. It needs a lot. Since we still have our westside Albuquerque home, I now have three houses (one in Muleshoe we are also trying to sell), that I am having to keep up. I'm not sure I will live long enough to get it all done but I supposed having goals, even at my age, is good........

You certainly have a lot going right now, LOL!! Good luck!!

[BayAreaHillbilly]

Fascinating thread. I recently posted on the OK Forum, asking about the area around Boise City. I believe a number of places between Boise City and Amarillo may also meet my criteria. Interested in hearing from current residents familiar with that stretch. Would want to be at least 35 miles out from Amarillo (I am not interested in urban, suburban or exurban living per se ...). Anecdotes, pluses, minuses, odd facts, tribal knowledge ... any and all data points and observations would be appreciated. Thank you kindly!

[onthamove]

Originally Posted by BayAreaHillbilly

Fascinating thread. I recently posted on the OK Forum, asking about the area around Boise City. I believe a number of places between Boise City and Amarillo may also meet my criteria. Interested in hearing from current residents familiar with that stretch. Would want to be at least 35 miles out from Amarillo (I am not interested in urban, suburban or exurban living per se ...). Anecdotes, pluses, minuses, odd facts, tribal knowledge ... any and all data points and observations would be appreciated. Thank you kindly!

o man!!! us 287 from amarillo to boise city is PARADISE its out there on a motorcycle and high winds that a man was meant to live!!!!!!!!!!

[BayAreaHillbilly]

It does seem like a nice stretch of road based on Google maps satellite views combined with some past over flights I've done. Made a mental note way back when of it. Someday need to see it on the ground. Maybe house / ranch hunting ...

[onthamove]

Originally Posted by BayAreaHillbilly

It does seem like a nice stretch of road based on Google maps satellite views combined with some past over flights I've done. Made a mental note way back when of it. Someday need to see it on the ground. Maybe house / ranch hunting ...

the land is unique. the easter panhandle is more flat grassland, the western part is more sandy and canyons, it really is a unique area it makes sleeping in your car worth it!!! be sure to get a blizzard at the dairy queen in boise city, ok!!!!