Turning 77 on 288, A drive down U.S.288 South in Texas. (original) (raw)
Like we have discovered previously, we are never as invisible as we would like to think. This officer had nailed us �dead to rights� and we were in line for a warning ticket. We gave him our Texas Escapes "Press" card and explained we were celebrating my birthday. While waiting to hear back from headquarters, he mentioned several nationally famous people were residents here and how hard the city tries in keeping a beautiful "serene and clean" image. �If pot-holes are reported this week � they aren�t here next week.�
As we talked, I showed him our printed information and destination map. He said we had just left where we thought we were headed. That meant we had completed our planned trip, so Yvonne mentioned we were looking for a good place to eat. The officer suggested many restaurants but we settled on seafood in Surfside. On the way there we saw a sign reminding us we could cross the toll bridge at San Luis Pass and eat at Gaido�s where we really love to eat.
This was probably not the best way, but as experience has taught us, talking with local people makes both of you feel great and have a sense of pride in the encounter. A couple of blocks after the officer and we had parted, he came alongside us again at a traffic signal. He said, �I admire your car and I forgot to wish you a happy birthday."
Lake Jackson is a great place to visit but we don�t recommend any U-turns. Our best photo excursions somehow always seem to include the police and a bit of chocolate.*