Welcome To Case's Column
Let me say a big welcome to all of you for joining me here. I'm going to call these blog meetings Case's Column. I wanted to use "Corner", but that was already taken.
Since 2008, it's been a real privilege to come on here and share some of my life with you, and it's a big world where we live.
In these blogs, I'll just speak whatever is on my mind, but we will be playing within the rules here. I may pick a particular topic, point out an event, or shoot the breeze. I'm a little bit of an essayist at times, so I'll just speak what's on my mind, and I might tell a story or two. Or, I might spew out an opinion or three. There will be some serious moments, some tender, some poignant, but there will also be those moments that you'll just bust out laughing. But, hopefully, everything will be in good fun here. And, of course, there's a place below for your comments and thoughts as we go along here. So feel free to join me for the ride -- I sure as heck hope I'm doing this right and not making any mistakes.
Thanks for taking your time in reading Case's Column. Hopefully, you'll enjoy being entertained by it as much as I've enjoyed putting these writings together. And thanks for the time you spend in City-Data.com, where it's great to be alive!
Regards,
case44
Let me say a big welcome to all of you for joining me here. I'm going to call these blog meetings Case's Column. I wanted to use "Corner", but that was already taken.
Since 2008, it's been a real privilege to come on here and share some of my life with you, and it's a big world where we live.In these blogs, I'll just speak whatever is on my mind, but we will be playing within the rules here. I may pick a particular topic, point out an event, or shoot the breeze. I'm a little bit of an essayist at times, so I'll just speak what's on my mind, and I might tell a story or two. Or, I might spew out an opinion or three. There will be some serious moments, some tender, some poignant, but there will also be those moments that you'll just bust out laughing. But, hopefully, everything will be in good fun here. And, of course, there's a place below for your comments and thoughts as we go along here. So feel free to join me for the ride -- I sure as heck hope I'm doing this right and not making any mistakes.
Thanks for taking your time in reading Case's Column. Hopefully, you'll enjoy being entertained by it as much as I've enjoyed putting these writings together. And thanks for the time you spend in City-Data.com, where it's great to be alive!
Regards,
case44
If There Were A Town Of Nowhere, Then Could It Be In Texas?
Sometimes in America, when you travel or even read travel books, you'll occasionally come across things that are bizarre or unusual. Different tourist attractions take on their own purposes and, in some cases, personalities with the likes of many travelers.
I've previously mentioned funny or silly town names in a previous post, but I won't repeat the details in this latest chickenscratch. I'd like to narrow things down to one item this time. For a number of years, I've had this thought of what it'd be like to put a town, literally, in the middle of nowhere. And I've even had a thought about calling the place........................Nowhere.
Go ahead. Laugh. Highways across the country have had many nuances and peculiarities. Now, what if I were to put Nowhere in the middle of a vast area of nothingness. Well, there are several places in which to do that. Arizona would be good. So would New Mexico. So would Utah. So, too, would Nevada. Heck, I've talked about Wyoming in a previous blog post, so that'd be a great candidate. But as big as Texas is, and with how vast the expanse of West Texas has been and still is, why not put Nowhere in Texas??
Light bulb!
I had thought about how it'd be to put Nowhere, Texas, somewhere on Interstate 10. And on I-10 in West Texas, you're surrounded mostly by total isolation for a big chunk of your travels in large stretches. Sounds like a perfect location, but exactly where? I've looked at my trusty Google maps and remembered my experiences in traveling Texas, so why not mile marker 225 off I-10? It's west of Fort Stockton and east of Balmorhea. Perfect travel stop. What would possibly go there, you ask? How about a Nowhere monument? Yeah, there could be a block-like monument which would read "YOU HAVE REACHED THE OFFICIAL MIDDLE OF NOWHERE. PLEASE ENJOY YOUR STAY". Something of that effect. If a few pioneering settlers would dare jump in, they could. Maybe a few houses, a general store, and a gas station or two. It'd be a pretty good idea and could add more to Texas' legendary lore of history and innovation. I-10, mile marker 225. No, there isn't any existing exit there, but it's almost halfway between the nearest two exits just four miles in either direction, neither of which having any amenities. This could work.
Just think: Now you can view the middle of nowhere in a more positive light. And we might one day know where it is.
I've previously mentioned funny or silly town names in a previous post, but I won't repeat the details in this latest chickenscratch. I'd like to narrow things down to one item this time. For a number of years, I've had this thought of what it'd be like to put a town, literally, in the middle of nowhere. And I've even had a thought about calling the place........................Nowhere.
Go ahead. Laugh. Highways across the country have had many nuances and peculiarities. Now, what if I were to put Nowhere in the middle of a vast area of nothingness. Well, there are several places in which to do that. Arizona would be good. So would New Mexico. So would Utah. So, too, would Nevada. Heck, I've talked about Wyoming in a previous blog post, so that'd be a great candidate.
But as big as Texas is, and with how vast the expanse of West Texas has been and still is, why not put Nowhere in Texas??Light bulb!
I had thought about how it'd be to put Nowhere, Texas, somewhere on Interstate 10. And on I-10 in West Texas, you're surrounded mostly by total isolation for a big chunk of your travels in large stretches. Sounds like a perfect location, but exactly where? I've looked at my trusty Google maps and remembered my experiences in traveling Texas, so why not mile marker 225 off I-10? It's west of Fort Stockton and east of Balmorhea. Perfect travel stop. What would possibly go there, you ask? How about a Nowhere monument? Yeah, there could be a block-like monument which would read "YOU HAVE REACHED THE OFFICIAL MIDDLE OF NOWHERE. PLEASE ENJOY YOUR STAY". Something of that effect.
If a few pioneering settlers would dare jump in, they could. Maybe a few houses, a general store, and a gas station or two. It'd be a pretty good idea and could add more to Texas' legendary lore of history and innovation. I-10, mile marker 225. No, there isn't any existing exit there, but it's almost halfway between the nearest two exits just four miles in either direction, neither of which having any amenities. This could work. Just think: Now you can view the middle of nowhere in a more positive light. And we might one day know where it is.
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I'm curious about your plan, it's just crazy.Posted 02-28-2015 at 08:17 AM by benjemi
Updated 02-28-2015 at 06:43 PM by case44 -
I'm not suggesting that I'm the one who's literally going to build that community. In all actuality, it's something that may never happen. On the other hand, I could be giving someone else out there an idea. It was just a thought. Believe me, if I could have the means by which to initiate such an undertaking, then I would.Posted 02-28-2015 at 06:47 PM by case44
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I love the idea, Case.
We'll need to get some plans drawn up, or maybe no plans are needed. The best towns evolve, so let's just start with a petrol station, a pub, a green space for cricket, and a post office/shop.
Oops, it seems I'm planning a little England!
Anyway, I'm with you on this, just point me in the right direction.
Just remember, I'm the Nowhere Man, if you're needing a town mayor.
Posted 03-03-2015 at 10:57 AM by BECLAZONE
