Top Ten List: Things You See in NJ That You Don't See in Houston

#10: Not enough lanes. This is Route 206, a major road that takes you in and out of Princeton. One lane each way. Makes me miss I-10, the 14 lane super highway!

#9: Roundabouts. You can't see it very well on this map, but there are roundabouts scattered throughout NJ. A simple intersection would be too easy, I guess. If you want to turn left, you have to turn right first (they call that a jughandle). I pretty much have the hang of it now, but I think the first time I went to the grocery store, I went around a roundabout like 3 or 4 times before I figured out which way I was supposed to go! Could someone please dispatch TXDOT for a special project in Jersey?...we need feeder roads, U-turns and left turn lanes. Thanks.

#8: Radiators. I don't know, maybe you can find them somewhere in Texas. But I've definitely never seen them before.

#7: Covered cart corrals. Gotta keep the snow off the carts during the winter!

#6: Geese. Everywhere. I snapped this picture in a grassy area at a big shopping center. I have also seen them wandering around outside ShopRite (a big grocery store chain here in the NE).

#5: Revolutionary War site. If memory serves me correctly (and I think it does), Texas wasn't around for the Revolutionary War. I actually laughed the first time I saw one of these signs. There is some OLD stuff around here!

#4: Trader Joe's. Such a great store! Natalie is just thrilled that they give her a balloon and sticker every time we go.

#3: Snow boots and ski bibs at Target. Guess we don't need these for Houston winters?


#2: Leaves changing colors. This picture is actually a couple weeks old. The colors are much more vibrant now. I will post lots more pictures soon. The foliage is beautiful!

#1: No Parking sign. Don't think I've ever seen a snow-covered road in Houston!