Bruce Carter & Martin in Odessa, Texas |
Family & Friends
©2015 Theophilus Motor All photos by Martin Theophilus |
1950's Alpine Twin Peaks drive-in theater
Motorcycles
Chris and Martin with Yamaha 360 in 1986
Dirt Bikes -1971 • video
I began working for the State DHS in 1968, We moved to Midland/Odessa in 1970 for Carol's job at Midland High School. I transferred to DHS in Odessa and ended up in Child Protective Services in the Ector County County Courthouse. Carol was teaching in Midland and became friends with Jackie Carter another Midland HS Teacher. Jackie's husband Bruce was serving in Viet Nam. She shared what Carol told her about my CPS job and Bruce thought that was something he'd like to do when he left the army. I was promoted to a financial supervisor in 1971and Bruce ended up applying for and getting my old job. Shortly thereafter I was able to transfer back to the Ector County CPS unit as supervisor, so Bruce and I ended up working together for the next 5 years. Bruce was a motocross rider and even competed successfully in Georgia. Bruce convinced Me to begin riding, so I purchase a Yamaha 125. Bruce said he'd teach me to ride by "chasing me and run over me if he could catch me. Jackie and Carol also bought cycles. Odessa had a fairly nice track south of town and then west of Odessa there were endless oil field roads and pits that provided great riding locations. Another CPS person, Fran Wilson, also bought a cycle and joined us. Fran, Bruce and I also rode in Big Springs and in the Big Bend area around Study Butte, and Candelaria. I recall one morning when it was sleeting heavily and Bruce showed up at my home with his cycle loaded and said "let's go ride." We did, out in the oil fields. We also rode at the Monahans Sand Hills. Cheryl also bought a Yamaha and rode around Odessa and in the Big Bend.
Chris and Martin with Yamaha 360 in 1986 |
Martin with Yamaha TW200 2018 |
Martin competing in Odessa motor cross |
cold Big Bend morning with Fran & Bruce |
Fran with her Yamaha in Big Bend |
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Cheryl & Martin heading to Candelaria '76 |
Bruce on Honda in West Texas oil fields |
Bruce on Honda in West Texas oil fields |
Bruce on Honda in West Texas oil fields |
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Carol on her Honda West of Odessa |
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cold Big Bend morning with Fran & Bruce |
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Jackie & Bruce running |
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Bruce & Jackie in '70;s |
Martin by Rio Grande |
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Cheryl Yamaha 100 |
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After service at Austin CenTx Power Sports |
Martin's Dad (top right and left) also worked with a photographer who shot these great photos in 1938 | ||
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1938 CADILLAC LASALLE COUPE 1938 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 limousine? |
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Family Vehicles |
Martin's Mom in car in 1920 with cousins on running board |
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1939 Chevrolet Master Series |
Mom in family car - 1949 Plymouth Station Wagon |
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1966 Mustang in Odessa 1970 - view video |
1966 Mustang Alpine |
Carol & Martin's pickup 1969 Carl's old house
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same model configured for Texas DPS
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Martin's DPS car in Study Butte |
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Martin's 1973 Dodge Charger by the lake in Andrews, Texas
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Mazda Pickup 74 |
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Le Baron Odessa 1976 |
10/01/77 Chevy Silverado |
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Phantom vehicles Honda Civic & Dodge van1980 in Austin |
Pontiac 6000 - 1982 - 1986 • dealer list |
Chris' Honda Prelude |
Chris' Honda Prelude |
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Chris and Martin's Maxima |
Chris' Pathfinder and Martin's Maxima |
Chris' Pathfinder on South Padre Beach |
Chris' Tractor |
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C&M 2013 Murano 11/2013 |
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2020 Kia Telluride |
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