God Blessed Texas

[melinda]

it ain't bragging if it's true.


btw: the town is Carrizo Springs

[melinda]

I was also told how to find Texas:

Keep heading West til you smell manure.
Then you're in Oklahoma.
Head South til you step in it.
You're in Texas.

Sidestreamer used to agree with that ... not sure if he still does.

[Wireline]

Pretty tough to insult a place you can't spell...

And last I talked to him, SS was really starting to dig it here...

[melinda]

how could he not?

[Wireline]

how could he not?

Most people seem to...and they better. Sooner or later, we WILL regain our independence.

[texan_rep]

Considering he's in oil, he'd better learn to "dig it"...

[Wireline]

Considering he's in oil, he'd better learn to "dig it"...

Actually I think Doug prefers to be sauteed in butter...but there again don't we all?

[FoxGranadaChuck]

Actually I think Doug prefers to be sauteed in butter...but there again don't we all?


I would much prefer olive oil. Considerably less saturated fat.


:)) :))

[FoxGranadaChuck]

Good Morning Melinda!!!

Good Morning Tex!!!

Good Morning Wireline!!!

Good Morning everyone else!!!

[melinda]

morning, tex :hug: :hug: :hug:


morning, Wire :hug: :hug: :hug:


morning, Chuck. :)

[texan_rep]

mel :hug::hug::hug:

[melinda]

morning, tex ........ :hug: :hug: :hug:


morning, Wire ...... :hug: :hug: :hug:



nice and warm out there..........loving it!!!

[melinda]

Indian Paintbrushes popping up all over the place. :)

[texan_rep]

:((

[melinda]

you ain't got 'em?

[texan_rep]

no...we've been told to expect a late, short, and scarce season due to the drought.

[Wireline]

It is pretty dry already...on the way back from Kentucky, a big bug of some sort hit our windshield, and all that was left was a big spot of dust.

Might be a tough year.

[melinda]

no...we've been told to expect a late, short, and scarce season due to the drought.

oh, tex ... sorry. they've been popping up already around here.
no bluebonnets, but the paintbrushes are showing up.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[melinda]

It is pretty dry already...on the way back from Kentucky, a big bug of some sort hit our windshield, and all that was left was a big spot of dust.

Might be a tough year.


you lost your avie....
btw, Wire: what I told you about the other day that was making me so sad, the memorial is tonight and the funeral tomorrow. If you stop a minute, please throw up a prayer for the family. I cannot even imagine their gut wrenching pain...........


:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Wireline]

Avie voluntarily pulled temporarily....long story, will explain offline.

As to the other matter...consider it done. And please pass along both our thoughts and prayers if you get a chance...

:hug::hug::hug:

you lost your avie....
btw, Wire: what I told you about the other day that was making me so sad, the memorial is tonight and the funeral tomorrow. If you stop a minute, please throw up a prayer for the family. I cannot even imagine their gut wrenching pain...........


:hug: :hug: :hug:

[melinda]

Avie voluntarily pulled temporarily....long story, will explain offline.

As to the other matter...consider it done. And please pass along both our thoughts and prayers if you get a chance...

:hug::hug::hug:

thank you, my friend. :hug:

[melinda]

morning, tex.........:hug: :hug: :hug:


morning, Wire ....... :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Wireline]

:hug::hug: Ms Mel :hug::hug:


Tex...<hearty handshake...one hand on wallet...>

[free2B]

morning, tex.........:hug: :hug: :hug:


morning, Wire ....... :hug: :hug: :hug:

morning melinda:hug: tex, line and all of y'all wanna be Texans! I wanna be a cowboy:snooty:

[texan_rep]

I'm ready for winter to be over...

[melinda]

hey tex.....morning. :hug: :hug: :hug:


Morning, Wire....:hug: :hug: :hug:
how's the music going?

[Wireline]

hey tex.....morning. :hug: :hug: :hug:


Morning, Wire....:hug: :hug: :hug:
how's the music going?

Morning :hug::hug: Ms Mel :hug::hug: (and all ya'll)

Last day of tracking bass, fiddles, and this one particular vocalist...Next trip to town for these folks will likely be drums, 3 neck Fender steel guitars, pianos, and more vocals...

When this is done, it will be a MONSTER of western swing.

[melinda]

I'm jealous..... :)



and just so you know, Wire....when I read what you wrote about kinky friends, I had to go back and reread what question you were answering. :))
guess it's still a bit early in the day for me.....

[Wireline]

I'm jealous..... :)



and just so you know, Wire....when I read what you wrote about kinky friends, I had to go back and reread what question you were answering. :))
guess it's still a bit early in the day for me.....

You and me both, kiddo....I tried to quote you, but had an absolute brain cramp and either forgot how or just forgot to add your original...

Of course, kinky friends might have to be moved to WP...Senor Friedman is thinking of running again....

[texan_rep]

morning mel :hug::hug::hug:

[melinda]

for a little while longer.... :)

[texan_rep]

afternoon mel :razz:

[texan_rep]

just two more work days...

[Wireline]

til what, Tex? I thought we all worked 7 days a week?

[texan_rep]

no, that's only you...

will be gone all next week...

[melinda]

morning, tex..........:hug: :hug: :hug:

[texan_rep]

mel :hug::hug::hug:

I'm ready for my week away to start NOW...

[melinda]

no tex this week?

no Wire?


just me???
what is a girl to do?????

[drylok]

I knew this was still the early bird thread and not that "other" one.

Tex, ain't seen you in a while, hope all is well!

Morn'n all :D

[melinda]

the Indian Paintbrushes have been out for a while, although their color hasn't been too vibrant. The Bluebonnets are beginning to pop up now.
Hopefully with this weekend's rain we'll say more and more!!

[texan_rep]

what is a girl to do?????

:silenced: :drool:

[melinda]

Hey tex ... how was your vacation? :hug: :hug: :hug:

[melinda]

absolutely gorgeous beatiful day ... went running in a wifebeater and shorts.

the best part?? no wind!!!!!!!!

[texan_rep]

vacation? what vacation? :))

It was was fine...but a week was long enough to be away from home.

Note I did NOT say a week was long enough to be away from work...

[free2B]

the Indian Paintbrushes have been out for a while, although their color hasn't been too vibrant. The Bluebonnets are beginning to pop up now.
Hopefully with this weekend's rain we'll say more and more!!

the japanese cherrys and the tulip poplars are all blooming merrily, along with the daffodils and crocus, even some azaleas have started an early show, after this rain the wisteria and dogwoods will begin to bloom, along with the red hummingbird honeysuckle vines, then the passion flower, spring is spectacular here this time of year!

[blazer]

the japanese cherrys and the tulip poplars are all blooming merrily, along with the daffodils and crocus, even some azaleas have started an early show, after this rain the wisteria and dogwoods will begin to bloom, along with the red hummingbird honeysuckle vines, then the passion flower, spring is spectacular here this time of year!

I bet they are beautiful! :)

[melinda]

the japanese cherrys and the tulip poplars are all blooming merrily, along with the daffodils and crocus, even some azaleas have started an early show, after this rain the wisteria and dogwoods will begin to bloom, along with the red hummingbird honeysuckle vines, then the passion flower, spring is spectacular here this time of year!

that sounds gorgeous, free. everything is blooming around these parts too. I just love it. the bluebonnets were so BLUE on my run today..........

[free2B]

after all this rain all the other flowers will start blooming and all the fragrant blossoms will open inviteing the hummingbirds and bees
Happy St. Patricks Day melinda:hug:

[texan_rep]

*zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz*

[melinda]

*zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz*

wake up!!!!



morning, tex. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[melinda]

after all this rain all the other flowers will start blooming and all the fragrant blossoms will open inviteing the hummingbirds and bees
Happy St. Patricks Day melinda:hug:

Happy St. Patrick's Day to you too, free. :hug:

[texan_rep]

wake up!!!!



morning, tex. :hug: :hug: :hug:

what are you going to do about it, huh? :razz:

[melinda]

yell real loudly.....:)

[texan_rep]

you're no fun...:razz:

:hug::hug::hug:

[texan_rep]

it's not friday yet

[melinda]

observant as always, tex.... :hug: :hug: :hug:

[free2B]

good mornin' all y'all Texans out there!

[melinda]

Good Morning, free. :hug:

[free2B]

Good Morning, free. :hug:

hey melinda:hug: hows things out your way?

[melinda]

people stopped all over the roads taking pictures of the bluebonnets.
there are some absolutely beautiful and large patches around.

[blazer]

Post some pics for us Mel! :hug:

[texan_rep]

observant as always, tex.... :hug: :hug: :hug:

I do pay attention...:hug::hug::hug:

[texan_rep]

now it's friday

[melinda]

spot on, tex. spot on.


morning, my friend. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[mike_tucker44]

i share your sentiments on texas i to am a texan by birth.i just visited an aunt there late last year.

[melinda]

i share your sentiments on texas i to am a texan by birth.i just visited an aunt there late last year.

where were you born?
where are you now?

my sister is on her way home today. She's spent the past 27 years in Arizona, New Mexico and Alabama, but today she is moving back to Texas!!! I am so happy and so excited.

[texan_rep]

spot on, tex. spot on.


morning, my friend. :hug: :hug: :hug:

*looking around*

spot on what? did I spill coffee on myself?

:hug::hug::hug:

[texan_rep]

:doh:

it's monday

[melinda]

morning, tex. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[blazer]

Good mornin Texans! :hug:

[melinda]

Good Morning, Ms. Blazer, our own little Georgia Peach. :hug:

[blazer]

Good Morning, Ms. Blazer, our own little Georgia Peach. :hug:

What a sweet good morning wish! How r u this mornin?

[melinda]

doing great. had a wonderful weekend. moved my sister to Texas.
life is good.


and you?

[blazer]

doing great. had a wonderful weekend. moved my sister to Texas.
life is good.


and you?

I am great Mel! :)

[texan_rep]

morning mel :hug::hug::hug:

morning all

[texan_rep]

*mmmf*

[melinda]

getting any out there tex?

and morning ... :hug: :hug: :hug:

[mike_tucker44]

i am in missouri.i was born in houston.i have many realatives in texas.one of which(a cousin)used to own (or was managing editor)of the houston chronical.

[texan_rep]

getting any out there tex?

and morning ... :hug: :hug: :hug:

yes...it's rather warm and wet...

:hug::hug:m:hug:e:hug:l:hug::hug:

[melinda]

yes...it's rather warm and wet...

:hug::hug:m:hug:e:hug:l:hug::hug:

same here .... need more.

[melinda]

i am in missouri.i was born in houston.i have many realatives in texas.one of which(a cousin)used to own (or was managing editor)of the houston chronical.

ah, the Houston Chronicle ... across the street from The Rice Hotel.
I was born and raised in Houston. My dad's family is from Missouri; I still have many, many relatives in that wonderful state.

[texan_rep]

same here .... need more.

well, we might get more today...and we might pay for it too...could be angry...

[free2B]

good mornin' tex and all of y'all Texans and wannabes out their!

[melinda]

well, we might get more today...and we might pay for it too...could be angry...

that's what I've heard too, but so far ... nothing today or overnight.


morning, tex. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[melinda]

good mornin' tex and all of y'all Texans and wannabes out their!

Good Morning, free. how in the world are ya?

[texan_rep]

that's what I've heard too, but so far ... nothing today or overnight.


morning, tex. :hug: :hug: :hug:

the angry kind can be fun...especially if you haven't had any for a while...

morning mel :hug::hug::hug:

[melinda]

the angry kind can be fun...especially if you haven't had any for a while...

morning mel :hug::hug::hug:

yeah, but I'm about to leave here and I'll have to get out in it.

[melinda]

I miss Wire .... :(( :(( :((

[texan_rep]

:hug::hug::hug:

[melinda]

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[texan_rep]

man, I didn't get any AGAIN last night. Not angry, not even a quickie, not ANYTHING...:wall:

[free2B]

nothing from nothing leaves nothing

[melinda]

man, I didn't get any AGAIN last night. Not angry, not even a quickie, not ANYTHING...:wall:

that's because I was getting it all here.



:hug: :hug: :hug:

[blazer]

poor deprived people. I am getting plenty!

[blazer]

of rain. :))

[melinda]

of rain. :))

exactly.... ;)

[blazer]

exactly.... ;)

and just a little bit of lovin. ;)

[texan_rep]

of rain. :))

what did you think we were talking about?

[texan_rep]

that's because I was getting it all here.



:hug: :hug: :hug:

well give me some!

:hug::hug::hug:

[blazer]

i know.

[melinda]

well give me some!

:hug::hug::hug:

I didn't share .... :shifty:





sorry. :hug:

[texan_rep]

well...I finally got some yesterday.

Now I hear it's going to be frigid.

I can't win :wall:

[melinda]

really? hmmm. I didn't know that.
dang me.



morning, tex. :hug: :hug: :hug:



any plans for the weekend?

[texan_rep]

tell me how and I will...

:hug::hug::hug:

not really...

[melinda]

Yesterday I mowed the yard (2 acres) for the first time this year ... but I was very careful to mow around all the bluebonnets. :)



morning, tex. :hug: :hug: :hug:


I still miss Wire. :((

[blazer]

Did yall get any snow?

[melinda]

us? no...it snowed in Lubbock on Friday, but I'm nowhere near Lubbock.

we got a nice little "cold front", but no snow.

[Hadassah]

Snow?!?! In Texas?!?! Did hell freeze over????



Hi everyone! How are ya'll doing? What's up with Wire that he's not posting?

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[melinda]

Snow?!?! In Texas?!?! Did hell freeze over????



Hi everyone! How are ya'll doing? What's up with Wire that he's not posting?

:hug: :hug: :hug:

it snows in parts of Texas ... it's a big state; we've got it all. :)

morning, Haddie. :hug:

[texan_rep]

morning all

mel :hug::hug::hug:

[texan_rep]

:think:

[melinda]

morning, tex....:hug: :hug: :hug:


stormin' here....

[texan_rep]

mel :hug::hug::hug:

not here :(

[melinda]

sorry ... we got it all: thunder, lightning, rain, wind

[texan_rep]

little chilly this morning...

[melinda]

it's beautiful here ... beautiful.

so, tex, how are the wild flowers out your way? The bluebonnets are extremely plentiful this year ... they are covering the fields everywhere around here. Some years we get more of the paintbrushes, some years more bluebonnets....this is truly a bluebonnet year; at least around here.
I was out around La Grange the other day, they've got a ton of the Indian blankets out there. We just never ever get many of those ....


morning, tex. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[FoxGranadaChuck]

Good Morning Melinda!!!

Good Morning Tex!!!

Good Morning everyone else!!!

[melinda]

Good Morning, Chuck! :D

[texan_rep]

mel :hug::hug::hug:

I haven't been out and about to see how the crop looks this year just yet. Maybe this weekend.

[melinda]

it was an absolutely beautiful morning .... and then the winds came.

[texan_rep]

*sigh*

didn't see any bluebonnets this weekend...didn't see much of anything...

[melinda]

why not?



morning, tex. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Andrew Jackson]

What happened to my Spurs?

[texan_rep]

why not?



morning, tex. :hug: :hug: :hug:

there just wasn't much out between SA and Boerne...a few black-eyed susans (I think that's what they're called), a few purple salvia, a couple of other smaller flowers...no bluebonnets, no indian paintbrush, no indian blankets...nothing very thick either...

[melinda]

What happened to my Spurs?

Andrew, why is it that you like the Spurs?
tex loves 'em ... but I was just wondering what it was that drew you to them.

[melinda]

there just wasn't much out between SA and Boerne...a few black-eyed susans (I think that's what they're called), a few purple salvia, a couple of other smaller flowers...no bluebonnets, no indian paintbrush, no indian blankets...nothing very thick either...

sorry 'bout that.
out here the bluebonnets are thicker than they have been in the last few years ... gorgeous.
the paintbrushes are losing some of their luster and starting to fade out, but the bluebonnets are still going strong.

[texan_rep]

lucky you...

[melinda]

hmmmmm.

[texan_rep]

hmmmm?

[melinda]

you sound as though something is bothering you....I was wondering.

[texan_rep]

:hug::hug::hug:

thank you...

[melinda]

:hug::hug::hug:

thank you...

you know I care ... and you know I'm here for you.
:hug: :hug: :hug:

[texan_rep]

yes...I do...

[melinda]

morning, tex .... :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Mustang JEB]

sorry 'bout that.
out here the bluebonnets are thicker than they have been in the last few years ... gorgeous.
the paintbrushes are losing some of their luster and starting to fade out, but the bluebonnets are still going strong.

I remember those..

I lived in Texas a few years when younger. Was never more than 2 years at a time, which was the longest. The rest were a few months here and there. Dad worked for T.I. back then, and I was a young one. Lived in Houston (Jersey Village), Dallas area (Mesquite), Lubbock, Midland and a few other places that I was too young to remember.

We moved back and forth from the New Orleans area until I was 6th grade, when we settled in Slidell finally.

If I can't live in Louisiana, Texas is my next choice, my current location being third (I do love Vicksburg).:lol:

I miss the food in Texas.. Everytime I go there I eat eat eat!!
Houston is incomparable as a food destination.. You can eat out every meal every day for a year, never eat the same place twice, and never get a bad meal.. It's an amazing place.
(Traffic is a PITA though);)

[melinda]

for tex: :D


http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u149/mtnred/th_indian_blanket090408a.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/image/indian blanket/mtnred/indian_blanket090408a.jpg)

[melinda]

I remember those..

I lived in Texas a few years when younger. Was never more than 2 years at a time, which was the longest. The rest were a few months here and there. Dad worked for T.I. back then, and I was a young one. Lived in Houston (Jersey Village), Dallas area (Mesquite), Lubbock, Midland and a few other places that I was too young to remember.

We moved back and forth from the New Orleans area until I was 6th grade, when we settled in Slidell finally.

If I can't live in Louisiana, Texas is my next choice, my current location being third (I do love Vicksburg).:lol:

I miss the food in Texas.. Everytime I go there I eat eat eat!!
Houston is incomparable as a food destination.. You can eat out every meal every day for a year, never eat the same place twice, and never get a bad meal.. It's an amazing place.
(Traffic is a PITA though);)

thanks JEB for sharing this....I grew up in Houston, so I know exactly what you mean about the food, and I know Jersey Village. I remember when Jersey Village was new. I remember when Jones Rd and 1960 were in the country. Those days are gone now.

I was born and raised in the city, but I couldn't wait to get out into the country .... I now live out in the fat middle of nowhere between Houston and Austin. and I love it. I'm in the country, but I can get into Houston, Austin and even San Anotonio fairly quickly. :)


oh, and I also get into Lake Charles to go gambling fairly quickly. :)

[Mustang JEB]

thanks JEB for sharing this....I grew up in Houston, so I know exactly what you mean about the food, and I know Jersey Village. I remember when Jersey Village was new. I remember when Jones Rd and 1960 were in the country. Those days are gone now.

I was born and raised in the city, but I couldn't wait to get out into the country .... I now live out in the fat middle of nowhere between Houston and Austin. and I love it. I'm in the country, but I can get into Houston, Austin and even San Anotonio fairly quickly. :)
oh, and I also get into Lake Charles to go gambling fairly quickly. :)


My youngest sister is in Magnolia with her family, a bit north of Tomball, I'm sure you know where it is.

There is a bbq shack there that is AWESOME!!!!!!!!
I get to eat there everytime I visit, which is by far not enough.

[melinda]

My youngest sister is in Magnolia with her family, a bit north of Tomball, I'm sure you know where it is.

There is a bbq shack there that is AWESOME!!!!!!!!
I get to eat there everytime I visit, which is by far not enough.

one my best friends lives in Magnolia ... I go visit her usually about once a month. Of course I know where it is.

there's a nice little taqueria in Waller ... not too far from Magnolia.
good food.

what's the name of the bbq shack?

[melinda]

the best ever chicken fried steak is supposed to be in Spring, TX ... many have told me about it, but I've never been.

[Mustang JEB]

what's the name of the bbq shack?

No clue, but if you roll down your windows while driving through town, you'll head right to it!

It's next to the railroad tracks, and has an outdoor eating area, there is no indoor. Covered porch really.. :lol:
It does have a drive through.;)

[Mustang JEB]

the best ever chicken fried steak is supposed to be in Spring, TX ... many have told me about it, but I've never been.

Last time I visited my Sister, we went to a place, and it might be this same place..

The CFS was larger than the plate!! It was YUMMY!!!

(I'd have licked the plate, but my sister would have slapped me silly)
:lol:

[melinda]

No clue, but if you roll down your windows while driving through town, you'll head right to it!

It's next to the railroad tracks, and has an outdoor eating area, there is no indoor. Covered porch really.. :lol:
It does have a drive through.;)

in Magnolia or Tomball?

if it's Magnolia, I know the place ....

[Mustang JEB]

in Magnolia or Tomball?

if it's Magnolia, I know the place ....


Magnolia!!

It's beyond words indescribably awesome!!!:razz::razz:
Lip smackin, Finger licking, plate lickin, if any drops on the floor lickin good!!! You can literally suck on your tongue for hours trying to get all of that delicious aftertaste..

:lol:

[melinda]

Magnolia!!

It's beyond words indescribably awesome!!!:razz::razz:
Lip smackin, Finger licking, plate lickin, if any drops on the floor lickin good!!! You can literally suck on your tongue for hours trying to get all of that delicious aftertaste..

:lol:

I know the place!
I'll be in Magnolia on Monday ... we'll see where I end up eating.

[Mustang JEB]

*JEB is very jealous*

[melinda]

:)) sorry. just have to come visit your sister.

[blazer]

mmmm barbeque yum!

[Mustang JEB]

:)) sorry. just have to come visit your sister.


I know.. and when I do, it's going to be a trip to remember!
I'll probably take a week off so I do lots of things.;)

[melinda]

come in the summer and take a trip to Schlitterbahn....:)

[Mustang JEB]

come in the summer and take a trip to Schlitterbahn....:)


I had to google that..

That sounds fun, I have not been to a waterpark since Waterworld was new (in Houston).

[melinda]

I had to google that..

That sounds fun, I have not been to a waterpark since Waterworld was new (in Houston).

I never went to Waterworld ... although I lived many summers at Astroworld.

Schlitterbahn is the BEST water park in the country ... the original in New Braunfels goes on for acres and acres.
get there early ... park in the Blastenhoff parking area, and as soon as the gates open, head straight for The Master Blaster. that is the ONLY way you'll get to ride it ... otherwise the line takes too damn long as the day fills up. and you have to ride The Master Blaster!!!

[Mustang JEB]

Sounds great!

I've actually never been to S. Padre Island either.. Galveston planty of times. (That's actually where I saw my first pair of naked boobies in person.. the top came right off this nice lady when a wave hit her.. HEHEHEHE! "Shazbot!" I think I said..)

:lol:

[melinda]

Sounds great!

I've actually never been to S. Padre Island either.. Galveston planty of times. (That's actually where I saw my first pair of naked boobies in person.. the top came right off this nice lady when a wave hit her.. HEHEHEHE! "Shazbot!" I think I said..)

:lol:

there is no comparing S. Padre to Galveston ... no comparison.
S. Padre has blue water and white sand ... something you don't find in Galveston.



the first time I saw naked boobies in person, I just had to look down and there they were. :cool:

[texan_rep]

morning, tex .... :hug: :hug: :hug:

morning mel :hug::hug::hug:

[texan_rep]

bump

[FoxGranadaChuck]

Good Morning Melinda!!!

Good Morning Tex!!!

Good Morning everyone else!!!

[Mustang JEB]

there is no comparing S. Padre to Galveston ... no comparison.
S. Padre has blue water and white sand ... something you don't find in Galveston.



the first time I saw naked boobies in person, I just had to look down and there they were. :cool:


Yeah, Galveston is like Biloxi.. it's a beach by definition only. It is better than Biloxi though.

The other part.. Yeah, but these were developed ones I saw..:razz:

[texan_rep]

I saw some bluebonnets and a couple of indian blankets yesterday...

[Mustang JEB]

So, Mel, did you stop at the bbq shack?

[melinda]

I saw some bluebonnets and a couple of indian blankets yesterday...

:hug: :hug: :hug:


how was your Easter, tex?

[melinda]

So, Mel, did you stop at the bbq shack?

nah, we ate at "The Blue Iquana" instead....
but as I passed your bbq shack, I did notice the name for you ... it's "the bar-b-q hut". plain and simple.

I also got all my hair cut off today. posted a picture in my profile under my album of "me". :)

[texan_rep]

:hug: :hug: :hug:


how was your Easter, tex?

:hug::hug::hug:

was OK...

[FoxGranadaChuck]

Good Morning Melinda!!!

Good Morning Tex!!!

Good Morning everyone else!!!

[Mustang JEB]

nah, we ate at "The Blue Iquana" instead....
but as I passed your bbq shack, I did notice the name for you ... it's "the bar-b-q hut". plain and simple.

I also got all my hair cut off today. posted a picture in my profile under my album of "me". :)

that place is pretty good too!

I'm so jealous of you right now.. it's not even funny..:twisted:

[texan_rep]

*mmmf*

[free2B]

Good Morning Melinda!!!

Good Morning Tex!!!

Good Morning everyone else!!!

good morning chuck and all of y'all Texans and wannabes seen any armadillos lately?

[Mustang JEB]

good morning chuck and all of y'all Texans and wannabes seen any armadillos lately?


Last one I saw, I ate.:))

[FoxGranadaChuck]

Good Morning Melinda!!!

Good Morning Tex!!!

Good Morning Free2B!!!

Good Morning everyone else!!!

[melinda]

Last one I saw, I ate.:))

:)) :)) :))


most of the ones I see the buzzards are eating off the roads. :eek:

[melinda]

last night's sunset was simply beautiful ... not overpowering or even all that vibrant, but cool and calm and serene.

this morning's sunrise was a gorgeous mix of oranges, reds and purples.

they never grow old, and I always find myself watching them.

[Mustang JEB]

:)) :)) :))


most of the ones I see the buzzards are eating off the roads. :eek:


( I actually wouldn't eat one, they carry Leprosy. My uncle spent a couple years in Uvalde studying it. He a well known epidemiologist .)

[melinda]

very good for your uncle. :)

we've got relatives who live in Uvalde...

[CID_0687]

What the **** is the deal with the roads in Dallas??!!

I can't tell where one lane ends and another begins...for the love of all that's holy and pure!!

Pretty country over near Tyler though...I fell in love with that yesterday.

[melinda]

What the **** is the deal with the roads in Dallas??!!

I can't tell where one lane ends and another begins...for the love of all that's holy and pure!!

Pretty country over near Tyler though...I fell in love with that yesterday.

stay the hell off of I-35 .... :eek:


did you get to see any bluebonnets on your drive?

[CID_0687]

stay the hell off of I-35 .... :eek:


did you get to see any bluebonnets on your drive?
I did, very purdy.

I think I was on I-635 yesterday..is that the loop? Whatever the loop is...and the sun was going down, I'm heading west, I couldn't see worth a **** as it was, and then there were white lines going diagonally...like they just painted new lines over the old ones and said **** it.

I wasn't pleased as punch I tell ya.

I haven't been anywhere else...my conference is at the Dallas/Addison Marriot and I'm staying in a Holiday Inn about a mile from there.

But man, East Texas sure was nice yesterday.

[melinda]

I did, very purdy.

I think I was on I-635 yesterday..is that the loop? Whatever the loop is...and the sun was going down, I'm heading west, I couldn't see worth a **** as it was, and then there were white lines going diagonally...like they just painted new lines over the old ones and said **** it.

I wasn't pleased as punch I tell ya.

I haven't been anywhere else...my conference is at the Dallas/Addison Marriot and I'm staying in a Holiday Inn about a mile from there.

But man, East Texas sure was nice yesterday.
I'm not a huge fan of Dallas. Dallas does have a lot to offer, but the roads are horrendous as is the traffic.
I'm glad you made it safely ... and I'm also happy you got to see some bluebonnets on your drive. :)

are the people being good to you?

[Mustang JEB]

very good for your uncle. :)

we've got relatives who live in Uvalde...

I was very young then. He used to take us into Mexico to buy Star Wars toys cheap..:D

[CID_0687]

I'm not a huge fan of Dallas. Dallas does have a lot to offer, but the roads are horrendous as is the traffic.
I'm glad you made it safely ... and I'm also happy you got to see some bluebonnets on your drive. :)

are the people being good to you?
Hotel staff is very friendly...here where I'm staying and the hotel where the conference is.

Went to the store earlier and realized I can never live in Texas.

My wife would have me arrested on charges of infidelity.

They sure know how to grow 'em around here.

[melinda]

Hotel staff is very friendly...here where I'm staying and the hotel where the conference is.

Went to the store earlier and realized I can never live in Texas.

My wife would have me arrested on charges of infidelity.

They sure know how to grow 'em around here.

yeah, they do!!! :cool:

gotta love those Texas women.
you like how they talk?

[CID_0687]

yeah, they do!!! :cool:

gotta love those Texas women.
you like how they talk?
Talk like normal folks...can't really tell the difference between a Texas accent or an Alabama accent.

[melinda]

ah, very good. so you talk like me?

[CID_0687]

I reckon...seeing as how I've never talked to you I can't rightfully say.

I would hope your voice is somewhat higher pitched than mine though.

[melinda]

my voice is one of those that still sounds young.
supposedly I sound like my daughter ... that's what everyone says anyway.

I always had a young sounding voice ... as an adult I still sounded like a kid.
I think I finally sound like an adult now. I hope so anyway. :))

[texan_rep]

go spurs go

[Mustang JEB]

I tell you what.. If Texas keeps on it's present course of dissent with the Feds, I'm moving there.

Maybe it'll be be some little town like Uncertain, on Caddo Lake, but it'll be in Texas.:D

[texan_rep]

looks like it's gonna be a wet weekend

[melinda]

11" while we were gone. :eek:

[texan_rep]

it looked like y'all were getting hammered...

we got some...but no 11"...

[melinda]

it looked like y'all were getting hammered...

we got some...but no 11"...

tanks are full again ... that never happens.
apparently it was either very slow moving or stalled over us; since I wasn't here, I'm not sure, but it supposedly rained hard all day long on Friday and then a long slow rain on Saturday.

[Mustang JEB]

I know it poured in Vicksburg on Saturday.

[texan_rep]

so mel...what are you doing now that your boyfriend is fishing? :whistle: ;)

[free2B]

She's the sweetest little rosebud,
That Texas ever knew
Her eyes are bright as diamonds,
They sparkle like the dew,

You may talk about your Clementine
and sing of Rosalee,
But The Yellow Rose of Texas
is the only girl for me!

[melinda]

so mel...what are you doing now that your boyfriend is fishing? :whistle: ;)

stalking him as always. :)

[melinda]

She's the sweetest little rosebud,
That Texas ever knew
Her eyes are bright as diamonds,
They sparkle like the dew,

You may talk about your Clementine
and sing of Rosalee,
But The Yellow Rose of Texas
is the only girl for me!

:)

[blazer]

what boyfriend?

[melinda]

From Jay Leno:

Texas Gov. Rick Perry says Texas could secede from the Union if it wanted to. Is that what we really need? Another foreign country on our border speaking a language we don't understand?

[texan_rep]

what boyfriend?

She has the hots (and only God knows why :rolleyes: ) for Steve Nash...

:whistle:

[melinda]

b/c he's hot and b/c he's good. :)

[texan_rep]

lay off the tequila...:whistle:

[Mustang JEB]

lay off the tequila...:whistle:


Heck no! Give her a double!:D

[melinda]

Heck no! Give her a double!:D

:))



Good Morning, tex...:hug: :hug: :hug:

Good Morning, JEB ... :hug:

[melinda]

87 yesterday, I'm getting my "runner's tan". I have the outline of a wifebeater and shorts on my body. I'm gonna have to fix that............

[Mustang JEB]

87 yesterday, I'm getting my "runner's tan". I have the outline of a wifebeater and shorts on my body. I'm gonna have to fix that............

Well, Allriiight!!

Hey, I was just reminiscing..

There used to be a place out on 290 west in Jersey Village called "Steak and Stomp"
This was, let's say, 20 years ago.

They had live country music, served awesome steaks, and had a KILLER plate of Macho Nachos (refried beans, chili, jals, onions, a mountain of CHEESE!!!...)

Anyone remember that place

[melinda]

Well, Allriiight!!

Hey, I was just reminiscing..

There used to be a place out on 290 west in Jersey Village called "Steak and Stomp"
This was, let's say, 20 years ago.

They had live country music, served awesome steaks, and had a KILLER plate of Macho Nachos (refried beans, chili, jals, onions, a mountain of CHEESE!!!...)

Anyone remember that place

I DO remember that place ... it was way back in my memories, but now that you mention it, I do remember.
I also remember when Jersey Village was new.
I remember when 1960 and Jones Road was out in the country.
Those days are long gone..........

[Mustang JEB]

Oh, and another place I love...

Fajita Willie's

Oh, and James' Coney Island

I'm really hungry now..

[melinda]

y'all don't have James' Coney Island?

[Mustang JEB]

y'all don't have James' Coney Island?

I've seen them only in Houston.

:frown:

[melinda]

hmmm. I did not know that.

[texan_rep]

87 yesterday, I'm getting my "runner's tan". I have the outline of a wifebeater and shorts on my body. I'm gonna have to fix that............

Need someone to judge the results? Maybe even on-going quality control? :whistle:

[texan_rep]

morning mel :hug::hug::hug:

[melinda]

afternoon, tex. :)

[texan_rep]

so how's that tan repair going? I see you turned down my application :razz:

[Mustang JEB]

I"m just waiting for the pics to prove the repair of the tanlines..

:lol:

[melinda]

good morning, boys ... and today I will be working on those tan lines.
I went running this morning, now I'm about to get outside again......

have fun.



tex :hug: :hug: :hug:

[texan_rep]

:eek:

have fun, she says...

big tease...:wall:


mel :hug::hug::hug:

[Mustang JEB]

good morning, boys ... and today I will be working on those tan lines.
I went running this morning, now I'm about to get outside again......

have fun.



tex :hug: :hug: :hug:

Yay!! Topless jogging!!:clap::whistle::razz:

Hey, that's illegal in Texas?!?!?!? Better stay outta sight!:shifty:

[melinda]

gotta love Texas women....:cool:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCyGymRvPQg

[Mustang JEB]

Any man that doesn't can't really be a man.

:lol:

[melinda]

morning tex ... :hug: :hug: :hug:

[FoxGranadaChuck]

Good Morning Melinda!!!

Good Morning Tex!!!

Good Morning everyone else!!!

[texan_rep]

mel :hug::hug::hug:

morning all...

[texan_rep]

*sigh*

[melinda]

dewberries are ready for picking!!!!!!

[texan_rep]

morning

[Mustang JEB]

dewberries are ready for picking!!!!!!

no clue what those are, but we had blackberries all over the woods near our house when we lived in Jersey Village, or on the outskirts of it.

My sister in Magnolia has herds of deer that roam her neighborhood.

She won't let me visit during deer season either...:frown:

[texan_rep]

dewberries are in the same family as raspberries

[melinda]

but oh so much better......... :)

[melinda]

Texas Female Protection
In Texas, a woman was called in front of a grand jury for possible manslaughter charges after she shot a mugger in the back six times as he was running away with her purse. He had grabbed her purse and ran. She had her hand on her gun inside the purse and when he ran with the purse she was left holding just the gun.
When asked by the grand jury why she shot him six times in the back as he was running. Under oath she replied “Because when I pulled the trigger the 7th time, it only went click.”
She was acquitted of all charges because that’s the way it is in Texas and the way it should be everywhere.

[Mustang JEB]

Texas Female Protection
In Texas, a woman was called in front of a grand jury for possible manslaughter charges after she shot a mugger in the back six times as he was running away with her purse. He had grabbed her purse and ran. She had her hand on her gun inside the purse and when he ran with the purse she was left holding just the gun.
When asked by the grand jury why she shot him six times in the back as he was running. Under oath she replied “Because when I pulled the trigger the 7th time, it only went click.”
She was acquitted of all charges because that’s the way it is in Texas and the way it should be everywhere.
:lol:

Awesome!

Started my day off smiling now. Thanks Mel!:D

[melinda]

:lol:

Awesome!

Started my day off smiling now. Thanks Mel!:D

:hug: I love to make people smile.

and laugh.

you are more than welcome!

[melinda]

tex ... thanks for the email.
I LOVED it!

[texan_rep]

glad to hear it :hug::hug::hug:

[F9thRet]

Aah, here it is. I was afraid it dissapeared forever. I swore it wasn't here early this morning. :D

Stephen

[melinda]

it's wonderful to see you, Stephen. :)

[F9thRet]

Hi Melinda, so how is everyone doing? Good I hope. Well, got another joke for you, this time about those crazy Kansans.

A Kansas farm wife called the local phone company to report her telephone failed to ring when her friends called - and that on the few occasions, when it did ring, her dog always moaned right before the phone rang.

The telephone repairman proceeded to the scene, curious to see this psychic dog or senile lady. He climbed a telephone pole, hooked in his test set, and dialed the subscriber's house.

The phone didn't ring right away, but then the dog moaned and the telephone began to ring.

Climbing down from the pole, the telephone repairman found:

1. The dog was tied to the telephone system's ground wire with a steel chain and collar.

2. The wire connection to the ground rod was loose.

3. The dog was receiving 90 volts of signaling current when the number was called.

4. After a couple of jolts, the dog would start moaning and then urinate.

5. The wet ground would complete the circuit, thus causing the phone to ring.

Which demonstrates that some problems CAN be fixed by ****ing and moaning.

Thought you'd like to know.

---------------------

Take care my friends,

Stephen

[texan_rep]

morning

[melinda]

yes, it is.



morning, tex. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[texan_rep]

mel :hug::hug::hug:

[texan_rep]

it's humpday

[free2B]

Hi Melinda, so how is everyone doing? Good I hope. Well, got another joke for you, this time about those crazy Kansans.

A Kansas farm wife called the local phone company to report her telephone failed to ring when her friends called - and that on the few occasions, when it did ring, her dog always moaned right before the phone rang.

The telephone repairman proceeded to the scene, curious to see this psychic dog or senile lady. He climbed a telephone pole, hooked in his test set, and dialed the subscriber's house.

The phone didn't ring right away, but then the dog moaned and the telephone began to ring.

Climbing down from the pole, the telephone repairman found:

1. The dog was tied to the telephone system's ground wire with a steel chain and collar.

2. The wire connection to the ground rod was loose.

3. The dog was receiving 90 volts of signaling current when the number was called.

4. After a couple of jolts, the dog would start moaning and then urinate.

5. The wet ground would complete the circuit, thus causing the phone to ring.

Which demonstrates that some problems CAN be fixed by ****ing and moaning.

Thought you'd like to know.

---------------------

Take care my friends,

Stephen

:)):)):))

[texan_rep]

it's friday...just in time for more work this weekend...

[CaffeineHat]

There's a place between Burton and LaGrange (yes that LaGrange) called Round Top. The population sign says 77. We have 20 acres and a cabin there and as soon as school is out I'll be there planting trees with my kids. It sounds corny, but it is just a little bit of heaven here on Earth.

Don't mess with Texas.

[texan_rep]

well I got some this weekend...

[texan_rep]

*mmmf*

[melinda]

There's a place between Burton and LaGrange (yes that LaGrange) called Round Top. The population sign says 77. We have 20 acres and a cabin there and as soon as school is out I'll be there planting trees with my kids. It sounds corny, but it is just a little bit of heaven here on Earth.

Don't mess with Texas.

so do you go to all the antique festivals in Round Top????

I live somewhat close to Round Top...... :)

[texan_rep]

having a round top is good...

[tha malcontent™]

so do you go to all the antique festivals in Round Top????

I live somewhat close to Round Top...... :)

Here's where my mel has been Hiding...

I Miss you Lady! :hug:

:)

peace...

[melinda]

Here's where my mel has been Hiding...

I Miss you Lady! :hug:

:)

peace...

going through an awful lot.....

[CaffeineHat]

so do you go to all the antique festivals in Round Top????

I live somewhat close to Round Top...... :)
We go a week early most of the time and miss all the traffic. I love the festivals, but they're not exactly bargains. Everyone there is on the antiques "circuit" and there are very few deals to be found. With that said, a day in the country is a day in the country especially when you can go back to the cabin and have a beer and snacks on the porch.

I did get one deal there, an antique all copper water tank that was probably a stock tank for a windmill. It holds about 75 gallons and the dealer didn't know it was copper. It weighs a TON but it only cost me 50 bucks :)). Fill it with ice and beer and kick back. I love that whole area out there.