T.I.T.T.I.E.S. West Texas Trip 2008 photo thead

[Texas Blonde]

Hey everyone, here is the official thread for the T.I.T.T.I.E.S. West Texas trip. We had an absolute blast! Best vacation ever! And the scenery was amazing...beyond amazing. It was so beautiful it was unreal. My pics are taking forever to upload, so Ill just start this thread for those who are ready to post pics, and get mine up as soon as I can.

Share away!

 

[funnylori]

I'll start with a few views from Big Bend. Many many many more to come.

Scott took this one.

 

[funnylori]

The window. Honestly, the photos do not do justice to the scale of it.

Mike and Jim (drasar)

We saw a ton of these neet bugs. They like to feed on the Agave.

 

[funnylori]

My favorite photo from the whole trip... The hike to the window was amazing. This was a real treat near the end of the trail.

 

[Texas Blonde]

Ugg! I already miss that place so much! It was heartbreaking to leave!

That pic of Scott is awesome. Im scared to see what pics you might have gotten of me!

 

[funnylori]

I know... *whines* I want to go back so bad!

I only got good ones of you.

Josh. *no he didn't eat it.*

 

[funnylori]

When I wasn't taking pictures of the scenery... I was taking pictures of the scenery. All the photos so far are from Big Bend. I got so many.

At the ranch.

 

[funnylori]

Jared in A. modoratum country.

Don't look at the speedometer... It was tame then.

I like Agave.

Marfa lights were ousted by some awesome lightning.

 

[funnylori]

Me at the ranch.

At the ranch I think.

Scott at the ranch.

The park near Ft. Davis

 

[hentzi 222]

cool!!

looks like you had a great time!!!!

 

[Texas Blonde]

Finally ready to post my first batch of pictures. The guest ranch we stayed at was amazing, we had a really private group of cabins, and an amazing view. So Ill start with pics from there.


View from the cabins.

Scott found a nice place to pass out in our front yard.

A beautiful Aphonopelma sp we found at the ranch, not far from our rooms.

The day after we got there we went hiking in Davis Mountain State Park. Here is one of the incredible views.

This seemed to be the theme of the trip. Except for Benedict Arnold. He got away scott free both times.

Lori in Judge Roy Beans bar/courthouse in Langtry, Tx.

Kevin was the victim of a particularly nasty yukka plant.

 

[Texas Blonde]

Jared overlooking the Pecos River.

Its really low this year, down several feet from last year. Up until this trip, W Tx hadnt had any rain. Then the people from Oregon brought it with them. ;P

Said person from Oregon.

 

[funnylori]

More from the park

Flowering Agave

And an A. modoratum from a super secret spot.

And a few shots of the town of Ft. Davis to round out my lot for today. More will come I can promise that.

 

[Texas Blonde]

Here are some of the pics from our Aphonopelma moderatum hunt. We were wildly successful.

Kristen with a moderatum she found.

Lori with another gorgeous girl.

Josh with one he found.

 

[josh_r]

what an ugly spider :liar:

the trip looked like a blast. did u guys find any herps??

 

[funnylori]

Okay, I lied. I found three more.

All are in Big Bend. I took the group photos. You can even see that I'm in them... Sorta.

 

[Texas Blonde]

Some more pics from the Davis Mountains State Park.

Another picture of our wonderful State Troopers.

At the cabins.

Scary, I know.

 

[Mr. Mordax]

I found a moderatum, too!

I don't think I'll post a lot of pictures, as Lori took the majority of them . . . she's better with the camera.

 

[Texas Blonde]

I found a moderatum, too!

Awe...Bleeker your so cute when your excited.

 

[Canth]

I guess it's about time I post some pics! I'll try to remember what order stuff happened lol.

Sky and I went to Seminole Canyon before meeting up with the others

These little guys were everywhere! Under just about every eave on most buildings

Sky cooling off in the sprinklers. It was 101F that day!

We stopped at Buzz's rattlesnake museum. It was really cool! Sadly, most of my pics turned out not-so-great. But I did get these few.

Brian standing outside the museum

Buzz had a really nice red C. atrox on display

This was probably my favorite critter Buzz had...

Yep...A. mooreae!

Ok I've given up on chronological order lol.

These are all from Davis Mountain State Park

This is just to show off my new camera's zoom lol. I'm kind of proud of it.

Sky at the lookout

Taken standing on the spot as the previous picture. Can you see her?

There she is!

To be continued....