tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post6087991017926836359..comments2024-03-28T06:21:06.013-05:00Comments on COTE DE TEXAS: Don't Fence Me Incotedetexashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-19372857885775859422017-11-18T02:57:30.705-06:002017-11-18T02:57:30.705-06:00It has the best durability and resistant to corros...It has the best durability and resistant to corrosion; and it is not afraid of oil and water.<br /> <a href="https://chainlinkfencepanels.shutterfly.com/privacypolicy" rel="nofollow">fences</a><br />jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13835847777966515522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-27450894689785257392017-11-12T03:00:57.973-06:002017-11-12T03:00:57.973-06:00Pointed metal post to hold wires (electric or plai...Pointed metal post to hold wires (electric or plain), or plastic insulated post specifically to carry an electric wire – and which is moved regularly during grazing.<a href="https://discountfence.tumblr.com/post/165434299545/how-to-install-a-panel-fence" rel="nofollow">fence replacement</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12819340383697554523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-59166852820929942542012-03-06T06:00:42.595-06:002012-03-06T06:00:42.595-06:00You are making me miss Houston, my old stomping gr...You are making me miss Houston, my old stomping ground when I began my career years ago. So glad to know that the beautiful white colonial house by the Country Club is still guarding River Oaks Boulevard. Thanks for the tour. It's nice to know somethings never change.<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-17808071319170775032012-03-05T23:35:00.154-06:002012-03-05T23:35:00.154-06:00I would really wish that American houses like the ...I would really wish that American houses like the ones you show, also be obtained in Norway - they are incredibly beautiful :)LENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122080372621302730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-1795148740770704692008-09-14T15:31:00.000-05:002008-09-14T15:31:00.000-05:00They are not supposed to be inviting! If I lived S...They are not supposed to be inviting! If I lived San on Filipe or Kirby Drive, the only thing you'd see of my house were the two gun-ports on either side of the gate and a Doberman high peephole. However, that last steel gate looks like ass, and would never have been allowed in the River Oaks of my childhood.<BR/><BR/>Joni knows like I know, many things have happened behind those gates in River Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-57016995734338320952008-09-09T22:31:00.000-05:002008-09-09T22:31:00.000-05:00Linda - well - the bigger houses are gated, the sm...Linda - well - the bigger houses are gated, the smaller ones aren't. so hard to tell if you just didn't go to the bigger estate area or not. hope this helps?cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-26917555228148343892008-09-09T22:08:00.000-05:002008-09-09T22:08:00.000-05:00House cruising is one of my favorite sports. Lots ...House cruising is one of my favorite sports. Lots of great house cruises here in Atlanta. You only get a "zen view" of the most of them but it keeps me coming back. Ummm...love those gravel driveways.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154846109609330503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-53795374602981517952008-09-09T18:03:00.000-05:002008-09-09T18:03:00.000-05:00Such an interesting tour. I like the little visit...Such an interesting tour. I like the little visitor's gate the best, I fear!Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-43041903588064564952008-09-09T15:08:00.000-05:002008-09-09T15:08:00.000-05:00Hi Joni:Thanks for the great home tour. I do hope...Hi Joni:<BR/>Thanks for the great home tour. I do hope you had your Starbucks with you.Lisa D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00386195922132676961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-87717832751273401252008-09-09T14:45:00.000-05:002008-09-09T14:45:00.000-05:00That was a fun tour, thank you! I'm in Fort Worth ...That was a fun tour, thank you! I'm in Fort Worth and although we drive through Houston to get to Galveston, I've never gone through River Oaks. Someday! :-)<BR/><BR/>Andrea, from what I can tell, the ivy growing up a couple of those walls is English Ivy. It's very easy to grow and keep trimmed, spreads extremely fast, but grows best in part/full shade. Not a sun lover (unless you're in a cooler Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-78075249548758529532008-09-09T14:17:00.000-05:002008-09-09T14:17:00.000-05:00When I saw the first couple of homes I felt butter...When I saw the first couple of homes I felt butterflies in my stomach. Weird...but I love this style of house. Now, I agree with gates and fences but out of pure curiousity, I'd be tempted to get some stilts and go a'peaking. I did that last evening on my boat around some of the islands here with homes that have been in-the-family for 3 and 4 generations. Of course I forgot the camera...next time.J.Covingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01697145515217699019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-62362759090496196662008-09-09T13:29:00.000-05:002008-09-09T13:29:00.000-05:00These are beautiful pics. It reminds me of the Ha...These are beautiful pics. It reminds me of the Hancock Park area here in LA. From whay you post, I think you would like it. Great post.sealaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12337427103153575286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-37038239497298165122008-09-09T12:10:00.000-05:002008-09-09T12:10:00.000-05:00This was a great drive by! I enjoyed it so much! A...This was a great drive by! I enjoyed it so much! Added it to my stumbleupon favorites in fact!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the tour!<BR/><BR/>happy day,<BR/>MelissaMelissa @ The Inspired Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711494549892860307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-35138812544666040062008-09-09T07:35:00.000-05:002008-09-09T07:35:00.000-05:00I was in Houston about 6-7 years ago for a Junior ...I was in Houston about 6-7 years ago for a Junior League conference- I remember sneaking out of the hotel( Westin at the Galleria) and hopped in a taxi to give me a quick tour of River Oaks....Lovely, Gorgeous, Magical!!!- I seem to remember that is was less gated then, as well....this is all recent?lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058867044295058233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-70031721329091424722008-09-08T23:31:00.000-05:002008-09-08T23:31:00.000-05:00What a beautiful tour. Don't George and Barbara B...What a beautiful tour. Don't George and Barbara Bush live in River Oaks?sandra/txhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318734751566448857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-82223122970780840282008-09-08T22:09:00.000-05:002008-09-08T22:09:00.000-05:00Lovely tour, Joni, thank you!I loved a lot of the ...Lovely tour, Joni, thank you!<BR/><BR/>I loved a lot of the houses (well, all of them, really!) but especially the newly constructed white Georgian. But, egad, what is up with its wooden gates?! They don't seem to me to go with the house at all (though they're better than those solid metal ones, I concede).Eloisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08974737894674278154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-35676981259489708732008-09-08T20:31:00.000-05:002008-09-08T20:31:00.000-05:00How awesome!! When I come to Houston to visit my ...How awesome!! When I come to Houston to visit my gal-pal I'm going to make her take me there so I can see all these homes for my self. I LOVE looking at wonderful old neighborhoods. I love how they are designed in a particular style. I desperately wish I could figure out what style my house is supposed to be! Very frustrating to me (but I tend to obsess about those things).Suzannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09305115475768268004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-88060475681104340872008-09-08T19:57:00.000-05:002008-09-08T19:57:00.000-05:00some beauts there, Joni. But when everyone loads u...some beauts there, Joni. <BR/><BR/>But when everyone loads up the station wagon and kids and pillows slowly going through the neighborhood...I kinda see the fence thing being important to them. <BR/><BR/>Just sayin'. ;~P<BR/><BR/>The old and graceful TREES are just as gorgeous as some of those old (and new) homes!Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-74378931661721941192008-09-08T19:07:00.000-05:002008-09-08T19:07:00.000-05:00The French style houses are amazing...I can only d...The French style houses are amazing...I can only dream! Your neighbourhood tours are always a treat!! AmandaOliveauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01749614766600307600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-12514484707189861742008-09-08T17:31:00.000-05:002008-09-08T17:31:00.000-05:00I truly enjoyed this tour. I'd live in any of thos...I truly enjoyed this tour. I'd live in any of those gated beauties. <BR/><BR/>PennyPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17065657308427618372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-45179196549728066322008-09-08T16:58:00.000-05:002008-09-08T16:58:00.000-05:00A perfect mix of beautiful imagery, great narratio...A perfect mix of beautiful imagery, great narration, a bit of history and a little social commentary (it is sad to watch as neighborhoods seek ways to increase security and privacy, although, at the same time, I can understand the need to do so.) <BR/><BR/>I love taking "home tours" and exploring new places. Thanks for taking me somewhere new today, Joni!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15777106493991035525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-79479956233871855282008-09-08T16:03:00.000-05:002008-09-08T16:03:00.000-05:00I would have loved to have gone along on this ride...I would have loved to have gone along on this ride Joni! Beautiful post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-53906074404464549542008-09-08T15:25:00.000-05:002008-09-08T15:25:00.000-05:00Home, home on the range...I am so intrigued with h...Home, home on the range...<BR/>I am so intrigued with houses, like you and wonder what makes a house a home. All I can think is how lonely the people must be there, I much prefer open doors, screen porches and children playing in the street. Don't fence me in either!pve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-77697826930486578762008-09-08T15:03:00.000-05:002008-09-08T15:03:00.000-05:00Okay, I am a horticulture inept, gal. Can someone ...Okay, I am a horticulture inept, gal. Can someone tell me what type of vine grows on the walls like that? I have a dream of ripping out all of my existing landscape and doing a boxwood sculpture garden. Very manicured and precise, just the way I like things ;)<BR/><BR/>Thanks in advance,<BR/><BR/>AndreaAll The Trappingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584000124995511278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-52853013469944117022008-09-08T14:15:00.000-05:002008-09-08T14:15:00.000-05:00Lol at "ok - we can take a hint!" My thought exact...Lol at "ok - we can take a hint!" My thought exactly. I love seeing these french style homes in Houston that you sometimes feature. They are beautiful and so different from homes in New England. Now, if only you could get inside one of those places and take more photos.....!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com