Ahhhh summer! Here we see a jon boat with two men fishing on Lake Brandt near Strawberry Road and Highway 220. From Highway 220 , the scene is completely bucolic- two men in a boat fishing, surrounded by cattails, countryside and a tranquil shoreline. From Strawberry Road, the scene is the one photographed above- completely tranquil until you look at the horizon line and realize that the ever-expanding Highway 220 is nearby. To be sure, the road needs to be expanded. In the 21st century, we need to balance protecting our natural resources and undeveloped land with developing the infrastructure sufficiently.
Somehow, we don't think the two men in the jon boat were waxing philosophical about urban development and highway expansion. Likely, they were experiencing mental stasis, putting thoughts on complete hold,; everything, that is, except for the thought of catching a bass or catfish on this 816-acre municipal reservoir.
I remember when Strawberry Road was out in the country. I miss those days.
Posted by: Billy Jones | Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 10:09 AM