Trek to the Willie Nelson Fourth of July picnic turned into a nearly impossible test of patience
Yes, it may have been hot, and it may have been crowded, and traffic may have been a %&!@#, but you should be thanking your lucky stars that you weren't headed to Two Rivers Canyon For Willie Nelson's shindig.
SPICEWOOD — Even for people in a city known for its highway congestion, the trek to the country for the Willie Nelson Fourth of July picnic turned into a nearly impossible test of patience.
The 35-mile trip west from Austin on U.S. 71, which can take about an hour during the worst of commuter traffic gridlock, lasted three to five hours Friday afternoon.
The stalled flow of cars caused many spectators to miss performances by their favorite artists, others to relieve themselves on the side of the road and scalpers to hawk their wares on the roadside to stationary drivers....
Travis County sheriff's spokesman Roger Wade said deputies estimated around 4 p.m. that cars were traveling 100 yards every 10 minutes.
This was supposed to be a holiday, right? Gee, this sounds awfully relaxing....
