Image: One of the reasons for making an early start, nice clear roads, this is the road between Llano and Mason, I should have turned of it for Brady but turning right in Mason led me to Brady and it was only a matter of a few minutes difference. Speed limit is 75, as can be seen in the poem, because it's quiet there is the choice of making progress or enjoying the scenery.

 

18.04.217 – 94) It’s gettin’ light, luggage is stowed right

Then away, let’s roll, don’t worry about the road toll

On the 183 it all went fine, then turn left onto the 29

Roads clear and I soon find Burnet an’ Llano are soon behind

But something I hadn’t done, tat was turn right on to 71

No need for fright, carry on to Mason an’ then turn right

On 87 somewhere I haven’t been, somewhere new to be seen

An’ the speed limit says 75, quiet road let my drivin’ come alive

Brady an’ Eden soon through but then I gotta slow

Beware the traffic cops in San Angelo

Then across the Panhandle Plain, pick up speed again

Sun shining it’s a delight, shining on a familiar sight

New road system at Big Spring I wasn’t bereft

GPS said “straight on then turn left”

87 crosses I20 and I take time out for a meal break

Meal done final run, get there to play my part

At The Forrest Fest in Lamesa

That little West Texas town that took me to its heart

 

95) I’d driven from Austin to Big Spring till I found out,

I’d been wearing my tee shirt inside out

An’ nobody did say, at stops along the way

Were they bothered, I guess not and I suppose,

This is Texas where anything goes