The property we are at is owned by Steve Austin - the Steve Austin of wrestling fame, formerly, and now a movie and TV actor. We've met him, and his wife, and they are pleasant people.
In order to get cell phone service and internet we had to buy a Wilson Signal Booster and set it up on a pole on top of the house. It's blowing in the wind, but we can at least use the phone and computer again. Beats driving 50 miles to find a signal.
Weather has been pretty dry and hot. Temps up to 110, with many days running 100+.
Horned toad that hangs around our house. Is this what Texas sun does to you?
Driving down the "bionic" road. The sign says, "do not grade, the road will destroy your blade".
These guys, and more, visit our house day and night. Their slimy noses make prints on the house.
One of the well heads on the ranch. The wells here produce mostly natural gas, but there is some oil. Two additional wells are scheduled to be drilled here this summer. In talking with the oil workers we find that all the leases currently in production and development were granted during the Bush presidency. There have been NO new leases under Obama. In fact, Obama's administration through agencies and regulations have been trying to delay and/or shut down production that is currently under way. This blog is not political but I find it interesting that the workers we talk with, mostly Hispanic (Tex-Mex) have no time for Obama.
So, if you have an RV and want to work a bit there are jobs here begging for workers. Truck drivers, well workers, welders, and of course, Gate Guards. Come on down. As a gate guard all your utilities are provided, except propane. Plus, you can make about $4500 a month.
