Homeward Bound, Quitaque and Turkey, Texas, July 2021

The last leg of my homeward bound journey from the Grand Canyon North Rim began in Palo Duro Canyon.  I chose not to take the fastest route, which would have been north then east to US 287 at Claude, Texas; but rather to go south on I-27 to Tulia, Texas, then east on US 86, back through Quitaque and Turkey, since I wanted to get a few more photos along that route.

Abandoned House in the Texas Panhandle

I had driven past this interesting looking abandoned house on my way to Arizona, but had not taken time to stop.  I actually passed it up again, then decided to turn back and photograph it.

Abandoned House, Texas Panhandle

This appears to have been a substantial home for someone at one time.

Old Mobil Gasoline Pump, Quitaque, Texas

I stopped again in Quitaque, Texas to capture a few more images of the old Mobil gasoline station on the main route through this small Texas town.

Karol’s Korner, Quitaque, Texas

This original Mobil station is now an antique store.  I had planned to look into this store again at a item I was thinking of purchasing as a gift for my wife, but the store was closed for a funeral.  I back tracked a short distance, planning on killing some time at an interesting looking coffee shop/restaurant in downtown, but it was also closed.  So after waiting around for awhile and no one returning to the store a while after the time shown on the sign in the window, I decided I had to get back on the road.

An early Phillips 66 station, Turkey, Texas

A few miles down the highway, I stopped to get a few photos in Turkey, Texas.  This early Phillips 66 station is, as proclaimed by a plaque nearby, the first in Texas and appears to be well maintained.  This image was chosen for Flickr’s Explore page.  (Hey, Flickr, I’ve got much better photographs.  If only Flickr would respond like Alexa).

Phillips 66 pumps and Bob Wills’ Tour Bus, Turkey, Texas

Next to the Phillips 66 station is an old tour bus that was used by Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys.  Turkey claims to be the birthplace of Bob Wills.

Phillips 66, Turkey, Texas

Looks like there might still be air service for automobile tires at this old station, unless that hose is just for show.

Bob Wills Tour Bus, Turkey, Texas
Faded Love, Turkey, Texas
Bob Wills’ Tour Bus in Turkey, Texas
Old and New, Turkey, Texas
Bullet Holes?

I’m guessing that these holes are recent and not indicative of Bob Wills’ fans.

Bob Wills Monument, Turkey, Texas

This monument in Turkey, Texas has granite panels with information about Bob Wills on each panel.

Bob Wills Monument Panel, Turkey, Texas

This panel depiction of Bob Wills appears to be a good likeness to this early country swing musician.

As Bob would say, Ah Hah, and this wraps up my July photo excursion.

Ken