I (Heart) Pho (Irving, Tx)

Another week in Irving. I know I haven't posted in a while but that's because I've only been coming to corporate office lately. But then I thought, hey, I could always do another showcase of the yummy food I have while I'm here.

Tonight I went back for a third visit and had soup again. It was yummy! For about $6.50, you get a big bowl of soup (even though I got small, it was huge) and a water. I couldn't even finish all of my soup! I highly recommend it if you are up here -- great selection of food and the fresh spring rolls are delicious, atmosphere pretty nice.

Accidents in Dallas

Here's some information I did not know about car accidents occuring in the Love Field Airport area of Dallas/Irving....if your situation does not warrant an ambulance or a wrecker, no police officer will be dispatched. Sorry for you!

So you simply exchange all the important information with the other party, that's if they haven't already driven off I suppose, and then you pray that the information they gave you is truthful and also that they don't later change their story. Nice. Welcome to Big D.

A young lady of nineteen t-boned us. We were about six miles from the airport car rental place. It was a hard hit though thankfully no one was seriously injured and both vehicles were driveable. I called 911 to report the accident. Then I called the rental place and we decided to go ahead and return there for another vehicle as our tire had a weird little bump on it. There, we filled out a one page report/form. You also have to complete a police report within ten days of the accident. Hmm...pick up the form at a police substation...wherever you may find one...good luck. How annoying. You're in an accident in a rental in a city you are not a residence of and now you have to go find a police substation. Nice. I suggested to Hertz that they and other car rental places should have some of those accident forms handy. Makes sense, no?

Ocracoke Lighthouse

Okay, so I got busy with work and forgot to continue my series. :) Sorry about that. We had something big happen at work and it just consumed me.

Anyway, here's a shot of Ocracoke as we are approaching on the ferry from Cedar Island. I love the lighthouse on the island. It's shorter than the others on the Outer Banks but I find it beautiful. I love the white. Or maybe I just love it because it's on my favorite island.

I wish I was there now...enjoying a wonderful seafood dinner of some sort. Crabcakes, tilefish, anything!

Outer Banks Series - Ferrying Across

If you have never been to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, you are really missing something. That is, if you enjoy unspoiled beaches and you are not seeking a wild nightlife. I love that about Ocracoke in particular and I am so happy that it hasn't lost its village charm since I was last there, about 14 years ago!

Ocracoke Island is only 16 miles long but the village where homes, shops and restaurants are clustered, is only maybe 4 or 5 miles in radius. And you really have to want to get there. It is not an easy flight in to the area. And that's one of the reasons I think it's remained a somewhat hidden jewel. My favorite beach vacation of all time. I missed it so and loved going back.

We flew into Raleigh since I was working there that week already and drove from there to Cedar Island to catch a 2.25 hour ferry across the Pamlico Sound. That drive was about 4.5 hours, 5 if you count the 30 minute lunch break. What a lovely ride...to see the tall, tall gorgeous trees. I loved it! More on the Island next time.

Sky Watch Over Irving (Tx)

I took this as we were starting to approach Dallas Love Field Airport in Irving, Texas. I really liked the cloudy, dark sky. Plus I noticed the wing was really, really clean. Almost new looking. And it made me feel good. :)

Cadillac Ranch - Irving, TX

Since my trips lately have only been to Irving, there's not much new stuff to share. :) Besides, I am mostly working except at dinner time! I love food! I went with friends to Cadillac Ranch again because it's convenient and pretty good. After a rough day, I decided that I should try something new, just because it's always good to do that I think. Sure, I was leaning towards the oven-baked fried chicken (again) but I forced myself to try the quail. Boy, was it great! And so cute too. Look at those little legs! I am now a fan. Poor little, delicious quails. My sides included asparagus and grits. Yes, grits! It was delicous too!

Sky Watch in Navasota

Recently we traveled to Navasota, Texas and I found it to be gorgeous country out there! I really enjoyed our visit. I am not sure what I expected but I don't think it was rolling hills filled with lovely wildflowers....so what a pleasant surprise. Everything was really green too since they get enough rain. This is a huge field of Bluebonnets that we saw along the highway in Navasota. I loved roaming around that field!

We were only there a few hours but we did drive through town...not much going on though there were some interesting looking old buildings along the main street. I guess that would be the historic area. I'm not sure what else you do in Navasota but if I do go back, it would be to take pictures of the picturesque countryside and cool-looking longhorns.

I'm sneaking in a second shot of another field we found! :)



Check out other wonderful sky shots this week at the Sky Watch!