The Willow City Loop is a 13 mile drive through privately owned Texas geology interspersed with shades of blues, yellows, reds and whites. I have been fortunate to make this trip with multiple family members and this second version was at the height of wildflower mania. The humans were approximately of the same generation and were an unlawful bunch. 'Don't Get Out Of Your Car' signs are abundant and progressively aggressive as you motor through this heaven, but wildflower fever had all in it's clutches. You have to wonder how this increase in activity is viewed by local cows.
The Bovine Herd-All lead story for peak wildflower season might read: "Two Legged Critters Stampede" - Moos from every curve of the Willow City Loop report rolling feed wagons follow nose to tail with frequent stops to gaze. Feed doors open but the only thing dropping to the ground is moseying in mass along bar ditches. Local matron Bessie warns "all them skinny, rangy types seem to be inflicted with silver canker eye." Sheriff Bull advises pasture members to stay clear of the road and nap in the mesquite until peace and quite returns to the Coal Creek canyon area.
Happily no human critters were shot, gored or hit by a rolling feed wagon. Happy was time spent with sisters and parents chasing down hill country lanes. Happier will be the two legged and four legged residents when those bloomin' weeds dry up.
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