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Vernon TX 10K

Monday, May 21, 2012

Saturday we walked in Vernon and got Wilbarger County. It was a city walk on streets without sidewalks so we had to be careful. There were lots of pretty flowers blooming but I liked the Trumpet Vines the best. These are the same color as mine but are blooming much better.



Vernon was pretty much destroyed by a tornado back in the 70s. This one historic home is still standing but it is abandoned and in need of much loving attention.



The County Courthouse looks to be made out of granite. It is lovely.



We had lots of cloud cover and even got sprinkled on a little. Not enough to connect the dots but it was refreshing. I love the smell of rain. You can see the dark clouds behind this old City Hall building. They don't use it anymore it is abandoned.

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WIXNWAX 5/23/2012 10:38AM

    Great pictures! I love old buildings and always wonder what stories they could tell! The courthouse looks like it is made of limestone, I wonder if that is limestone country? Parts of Texas are limestone country and the other is sandstone! Thank you for sharing!

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GINCHIFER 5/23/2012 7:13AM

    So pretty! I love old buildings. Glad you enjoyed your walk.

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MJ-SHE-BEAST 5/22/2012 12:01PM

    Those trumpet vines are gorgeous. I've seen them growing here and there over the years and always thought that if I ever lived in a "picket fence" kind of place I would love to have them growing there. I love old towns with all of their history. Shame that so much of Vernon was destroyed. I love learning about the state through your walks. Thank you!

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03BFISCHER 5/21/2012 4:58PM

    Looks like it was a beautiful walk!!

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