Lubbock, Texas

[Todd S. Malicoate]

Watch your speed once you're in Texas. The cops in I-40 and I-27 live for writing tickets.

Thanks, Schleppy. I always do, as I plan these trips so that I'm not in a hurry. Besides, I think the speed limit is at least 70 the whole way...plenty fast for me.

[Rick Denney]

In my opinion, there is never a bad time of year to see Palo Duro Canyon except for when the biting bugs are really bad. This time of year won't be bad. Of course, that's about a 2-1/2 hour drive from Lubbock.

Everywhere is at least a 2-1/2-hour drive from Lubbock.

I've been there many times, but so long ago that 1.) my memory can't dredge up the local spots the Highway Department guys liked, and 2.) they probably aren't there any more anyway.

Rick "Yellow Horse Canyon is closer if you need a break from the caprock flatness" Denney

[Todd S. Malicoate]

One Guy from Italy it was, and it was definitely the best calzone I've ever had (not that I've had many).

A good day for OSU in the trombone competitions...the students swept the tenor competition and got a second place in the bass competition. The winner of the bass competition was from Northwestern University (Chicago)...last time I checked that's not really in the "Big 12" area.

Lubbock is extremely flat.

Schleppy, I should have shared your advice about watching one's speed in Texas with the students...both of the student-driven vans received tickets near Plainview. On a related note, it was interesting to notice that while I maintained the posted speed limit cars and trucks were sailing past me in Oklahoma but rarely did anyone pass me in Texas. The effect was nearly instantaneous as I crossed the border each time.

[Todd S. Malicoate]

I would have given you my number so you could have given me a shout on your way through, but I've been too busy with other projects this weekend to devote any time to socializin'.

Well, I did roll down the window and yell, "Hey, Schleppy!!!!!" at the top of my lungs. I figgered you would be somewhere near I-40 around the area between all the truck dealerships/repair places and The Big Texan.

You didn't hear it???

[Todd S. Malicoate]

I thought I heard something coming from the highway in between the traditional incatations of ill will directed towards bothersome equipment.

Yep, that was me...I hit Amarillo around 4:30!

[Todd S. Malicoate]

I think I should point out that they were going almost 80...at night. Big no-no, and I think they are going to find out (in terms of $$$) how much of a no-no it was in about 3 weeks!