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Tumbling Tumble Weeds

by Mac McMullen Mar 2, 2007 9:35AM PST

We've had a couple of "windy" days. Sustained winds at 30 to 35 mph, with gusts to 50.

Among the debri and dust, are the Tumble Weeds. They cross the highways unintimidated by vehicles. When they hit the side of a car at 30 mph, they cause "scratches".

They even end up in yards, etc.

To give you an idea, here's Judi at the corner about 50 feet from the front door.

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"Oh, I'll keep rolling along."
by Angeline Booher Mar 3, 2007 7:25AM PST

"Deep in my heart is a song.

Here on the range I belong.

Drifiting along with the tumbling tumbleweeds".

Now, that IS a big tumbleweed in the photo , Mac!

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That's my cue
by Dango517 Feb 1, 2010 11:22PM PST
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Ok everybody .... all ... together ... now! :)
by Dango517 Feb 1, 2010 11:31PM PST
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A best western (last one)
by Dango517 Feb 2, 2010 12:13AM PST
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Yeah, N. Mexico has some big
by John Robie Mar 3, 2007 9:20AM PST

tumble weeds. We were bombarded a few years ago while traveling through the southern part of your state. Luckily was able to dodge them, but did see some specular crashed against large 18 wheelers.

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They just demolish if you hit them head on,
by drpruner. Mar 5, 2007 7:07AM PST

but Del is correct about the scratches.

My Plant Pest instructor says they were introduced in early 1900s by the Feds as drought control(!)
Therefore, most Western movies that show them are historically inaccurate.

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Had several encounters with them
by Steven Haninger Mar 5, 2007 9:26AM PST

between Abilene and Lubbock while driving my '72 Beetle. Mostly I won but not always.

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