God Blessed Texas

[texan_rep]

see? somehow I just knew I was going to have to put in that disclaimer...:D

[BillBrown]

God blessed Texas
with his own Hands
brought them angels from the promised land
Gave 'em a place where they could dance
If you wanna see Heaven, brother, here's your chance
I've been sent to spread the message...
God Blessed Texas





This is for my best girlfriend, Dallas!!!
Texas girls ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I've been in Texas all my life.

I must have been away when the all the blessin' happened.

Was it before or after the 118 degree Summer?;)

[melinda]

see? somehow I just knew I was going to have to put in that disclaimer...:D

yeah, my mind shouldn't be allowed to wander on its own. :cool:

[texan_rep]

yeah, between the condo in the gutter and the whole blonde thing you have going, you pretty well need to stay indoors, bound hand and foot with duct tape over your mouth. ;)

[melinda]

pretty much. :((

[texan_rep]

awwwww...:hug:

Look at the bright side...it is possible to have fun while bound hand and foot with duct tape over your mouth...

[melinda]

well...sure. ;)

[texan_rep]

:whistle:

[melinda]

:angel:

[texan_rep]

well, I got some more last night...

yeah, rain...:razz:

[melinda]

not us.........for a change.


morning, tex. :hug:

[texan_rep]

morning mel :hug:

[melinda]

rained yet again........looks like more is coming.

[texan_rep]

60% chance here today...and yeah, we had more rain yesterday...

morning mel :hug::hug::hug:

[Hadassah]

awwwww...:hug:

Look at the bright side...it is possible to have fun while bound hand and foot with duct tape over your mouth...


True dat.


Except for the duct tape part. That needs to be off to accomplish certain things. ;)

[Hadassah]

What are the gun laws like in Texas as far as owning one and ease of getting concealed carry permits?

[melinda]

What are the gun laws like in Texas as far as owning one and ease of getting concealed carry permits?

I'm honestly not sure, but I do know we love our guns down here!! ;)
hopefully tex can help answer this one for you.........




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

[Hadassah]

Morning mel and tex. :hug: :hug:

[texan_rep]

I don't have a CHL...but this should help...

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/chlsindex.htm

[Hadassah]

Thanks. :hug:

[texan_rep]

I'm thinking I need to build a boat.




A big one.

[melinda]

one that holds lots of animals......maybe animals that come in pairs??

[melinda]

unbelievable.........it is POURING


unbelievable. really.

[texan_rep]

one that holds lots of animals......maybe animals that come in pairs??

that's the one, yes...

[texan_rep]

unbelievable.........it is POURING


unbelievable. really.

I post here. I can believe lots of things now. :lol:

[texan_rep]

morning mel :hug::hug::hug:

[melinda]

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


how are you??

[texan_rep]

wet

[melinda]

me too. :))

[texan_rep]

:eek:

notgoingtherenotgoingthereSOOOOnotgoingthere

:silenced:

[melinda]

;)

[texan_rep]

:angel:

[melinda]

you would've been disappointed had I not said it........

[texan_rep]

am I that transparent?

[melinda]

all men are. :))

[texan_rep]

:doh:

[melinda]

sorry...I just had to. ;)

[texan_rep]

yeah yeah yeah...sorry my rear end...:razz:

;)

[melinda]

:))

[melinda]

bump for Wireline.......he needs to come in here.

[Wireline]

bump for Wireline.......he needs to come in here.

OK...I'm here, defending the only really important part of the known universe...AKA Texas...

What did I miss?

[melinda]

not too much....we just come in here to talk about the best place in the world....a long time ago, Steven posted a great video on gun control....and how Texans love our guns. It was Penn and Teller's show. Have you seen that one??

[Wireline]

Don't think so...probably out at the firing range or just shooting up the back yard...

[melinda]

ah, yes, you do know the area well...wireline. I'll PM you my exact location, but yeah, I'm a little over an hour from Houston, a little over an hour from Austin, a little over an hour from College Station............I got it great....the only bad thing is that I'm about 5 hours from South Padre. :((

[Wireline]

Ouch...Padre Island...that brings back what I know should be memories, but it WAS the 70s, ya know.

[melinda]

I pretty much know most of the 70's....the time when the 70's became the 80's that are fuzzy to me.....

[melinda]

I love Padre.........I try to go at least once a summer, and I haven't been yet.
and Schlitterbahn. tex has never been to Schlitterbahn. :eek:




btw: tex, how's the ark coming along?? can I come join you and the mrs.? I'll bring my other half so we can make a pair.....

[Hadassah]

Mmmmm, Texas........












I should start making plans for my trip......:)

[Wireline]

No one actually comes to Midland on purpose anymore.

Mmmmm, Texas........












I should start making plans for my trip......:)

[Hadassah]

No one actually comes to Midland on purpose anymore.

I don't even know where Midland is.

[melinda]

I don't even know where Midland is.

:)) :)) :))
it's OK Haddie...it's a BIG state........

[Hadassah]

:)) :)) :))
it's OK Haddie...it's a BIG state........


I kinda figured that.......but I'll still find a way to get to see you, tex, and darrkwolff while I'm there.

[Wireline]

Midland (aptly named by the railroads) is at almost the exact halfway point between Fort Worth and El Paso (hence the name)...

My home, built in 1921, is two blocks from the house President Bush lived in as a kid...not that that matters...

[melinda]

I kinda figured that.......but I'll still find a way to get to see you, tex, and darrkwolff while I'm there.

me, tex and wolff do not live anywhere near each other...and now add wireline into the mix and we are all spread out. Just remember, Haddie, I am the most important. ;)
and if tex meets you while he would never meet me....he is in big trouble. :))
(I think I scare him a little bit....)

[Hadassah]

me, tex and wolff do not live anywhere near each other...and now add wireline into the mix and we are all spread out. Just remember, Haddie, I am the most important. ;)
and if tex meets you while he would never meet me....he is in big trouble. :))
(I think I scare him a little bit....)



Yes, you are. :hug:

[melinda]

Yes, you are. :hug:

:hug: :hug: :hug:
I'm only a little over 2 hours away from tex...and he will not meet me. He's scared of me. :cool:

[melinda]

it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain. it will not rain.

[Winston O'Boogie]

I wanna move back to Texas. West of the Pecos. Maybe Alpine or Marfa.....

[melinda]

I wanna move back to Texas. West of the Pecos. Maybe Alpine or Marfa.....

we painted the jail in Marfa....

[Wireline]

we painted the jail in Marfa....


What a coincidence...I've BEEN in the jail in Marfa..

[melinda]

What a coincidence...I've BEEN in the jail in Marfa..

so was one of our painters. :))

[texan_rep]

ummmm...mel...I'm not afraid of you...

....much...

[Wireline]

I am...she scares me 1/2 to death...

[melinda]

ummmm...mel...I'm not afraid of you...

....much...

:))

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

how's this, tex....one day I am gonna meet up w/ Joenumbertwo in Austin for some hot wings at Pluckers. You could meet us there....that way Joe can save you from me........... ;)

[melinda]

I am...she scares me 1/2 to death...

morning, wire. :hug:

[Wireline]

Mornin, Mel...

[texan_rep]

morning mel :hug::hug::hug:

[melinda]

morning mel :hug::hug::hug:

I hope it's good.

[texan_rep]

it's ok...

[melinda]

it's ok...

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[DALLAS1234]

hellllooo TEXAS...hey mel was sup?

[melinda]

hellllooo TEXAS...hey mel was sup?

:hug: :hug: :hug:
oh honey, what is up w/ you??

[DALLAS1234]

:hug: :hug: :hug:
oh honey, what is up w/ you??

not much...

[Hadassah]

g'day, my Texan friends.

[melinda]

g'day, my Texan friends.

how are you holding up, Haddie?
:hug: :hug: :hug:

you know we are all thinking of you and praying for you?
btw: when will you be coming to this great state??

[Hadassah]

how are you holding up, Haddie?
:hug: :hug: :hug:

you know we are all thinking of you and praying for you?
btw: when will you be coming to this great state??


Oh, outside of dealing with psycho family members, I'm holding up OK. And yes, I know and I thank you all so much.


and as far as going to Texas.......soon. In fact, moving is looking better and better.

[melinda]

Oh, outside of dealing with psycho family members, I'm holding up OK. And yes, I know and I thank you all so much.


and as far as going to Texas.......soon. In fact, moving is looking better and better.

oh, Haddie....golly I know all about psycho family members. When my dad died my mom acted like the grieving widow, and they had been divorced for 30 years!!!!!!! my poor step dad was completely forgotten while my mom played the game "it's all about me".......my mom decided how we would all walk into the church and to this day I will not forgive her for putting me last. ****, he was my father............:mad:
I do understand. While we were all at my husband's grandfather's funeral, a few family members skipped the funeral to ransack the house and take everything that they wanted. :eek:
sad. this should be a time that pulls everyone together, but many times it is not. :hug:

[Hadassah]

oh, Haddie....golly I know all about psycho family members. When my dad died my mom acted like the grieving widow, and they had been divorced for 30 years!!!!!!! my poor step dad was completely forgotten while my mom played the game "it's all about me".......my mom decided how we would all walk into the church and to this day I will not forgive her for putting me last. ****, he was my father............:mad:
I do understand. While we were all at my husband's grandfather's funeral, a few family members skipped the funeral to ransack the house and take everything that they wanted. :eek:
sad. this should be a time that pulls everyone together, but many times it is not. :hug:



and I am one who does not tolerate others trying to control me at all, so you can imagine the head butting......but this isn't the thread for my venting. I just need to learn how to handle this behavior.

[melinda]

and I am one who does not tolerate others trying to control me at all, so you can imagine the head butting......but this isn't the thread for my venting. I just need to learn how to handle this behavior.

or let it roll off your back.......but seriously, I did NOT speak up at my dad's funeral...I let my mom do everything her way, now I regret that decision.

[melinda]

morning, Hadassah :hug:


morning, tex :hug:


morning, wireline :hug:


morning, SUVDriver :hug:


great morning for a run....hardly any humidity at all. Could actually breathe. Although a bug did fly into my eye. :eek: where was my damn blinking reflex?? wasn't that supposed to kick in??

oh, and the other night we had the most beautiful orange-pink sunset.......gorgeous. turned everything the most beautiful colors .... did you all get that too??? gorgeous. simply gorgeous.

[Wireline]

Morning Mel

As usual, its raining (misting actually...) with a 60% chance of T-storms...

No walks this morning...:boohoo:

[Hadassah]

morning, Hadassah :hug:


morning, tex :hug:


morning, wireline :hug:


morning, SUVDriver :hug:


great morning for a run....hardly any humidity at all. Could actually breathe. Although a bug did fly into my eye. :eek: where was my damn blinking reflex?? wasn't that supposed to kick in??

oh, and the other night we had the most beautiful orange-pink sunset.......gorgeous. turned everything the most beautiful colors .... did you all get that too??? gorgeous. simply gorgeous.


Morning, mel! :hug:


cloudy here and has been for the last few days (kinda suits things around here right now) so I didn't see any gorgeous sunsets. Bummer.



Was it a big bug? EWWW, gross!

[melinda]

Morning Mel

As usual, its raining (misting actually...) with a 60% chance of T-storms...

No walks this morning...:boohoo:

wow...it was a beautiful morning here. sorry, Wire. :rolleyes:

[melinda]

Morning, mel! :hug:


cloudy here and has been for the last few days (kinda suits things around here right now) so I didn't see any gorgeous sunsets. Bummer.



Was it a big bug? EWWW, gross!
just a little bug, but still :eek:

[texan_rep]

morning mel :hug::hug::hug:

rain...rain...more rain...

TWC has the "official" July rainfall at the airport at 8.31".

8.31"?? In JULY??? :eek:

[melinda]

so far tex we have had over 10"...for July alone. :eek:

[texan_rep]

Oh, I'm quite sure some spots around here are over 10"...

[melinda]

Oh, I'm quite sure some spots around here are over 10"...

:))

[Hadassah]

Time to go......:frown:

[texan_rep]

:))

ummmmm...are you laughing for the reason I think you're laughing? Because if you are, I completely missed that one...:redface:

[melinda]

ummmmm...are you laughing for the reason I think you're laughing? Because if you are, I completely missed that one...:redface:

now tex...you know me. :angel:


of course, I am laughing for the reason you think I am laughing........:dance:

[texan_rep]

I really should have someone proofread my posts...:doh:

:))

[F9thRet]

Heard this one today, had to share it with my friends down in Texas.

Men DO Remember Anniversaries

A woman awakes during the night to find that her
Husband is not in their bed. She puts on her robe and goes downstairs to
Look for him. She finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a hot
Cup of coffee in front of him. He appears to be in deep thought, just
Staring at the wall. She watches as he wiped a tear from his eye and takes a sip of his coffee. What's the matter, dear?" she whispers as she steps into the room, "Why are you down here at this time of night?"
The husband looks up from his coffee, "Do you remember 20 years ago when
We were dating, and you were only 16?" he asks solemnly. The wife is
Touched to tears thinking that her husband is so caring and sensitive.
"Yes, I do" she replies. The husband paused. The words were not coming
Easily. "Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my
Car?" "Yes, I remember" said the wife, lowering herself into a chair beside him. The husband continued. "Do you remember when he shoved the
Shotgun in my face and said, either you marry my daughter, or I will send
You to jail for 20 years?" "I remember that too" she replied softly. He wiped another tear from his cheek and said......

"I would have gotten out today."

Stephen

[melinda]

Heard this one today, had to share it with my friends down in Texas.

Men DO Remember Anniversaries

A woman awakes during the night to find that her
Husband is not in their bed. She puts on her robe and goes downstairs to
Look for him. She finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a hot
Cup of coffee in front of him. He appears to be in deep thought, just
Staring at the wall. She watches as he wiped a tear from his eye and takes a sip of his coffee. What's the matter, dear?" she whispers as she steps into the room, "Why are you down here at this time of night?"
The husband looks up from his coffee, "Do you remember 20 years ago when
We were dating, and you were only 16?" he asks solemnly. The wife is
Touched to tears thinking that her husband is so caring and sensitive.
"Yes, I do" she replies. The husband paused. The words were not coming
Easily. "Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my
Car?" "Yes, I remember" said the wife, lowering herself into a chair beside him. The husband continued. "Do you remember when he shoved the
Shotgun in my face and said, either you marry my daughter, or I will send
You to jail for 20 years?" "I remember that too" she replied softly. He wiped another tear from his cheek and said......

"I would have gotten out today."

Stephen
:)) :)) :))

[Seedy]

God blessed Texas... but let Arkansas go to hell?!

Why would God single out Texas? Why is it that someone who attends Texas A&M is automatically someone Melinda is attracted to?

OK, Mel... you've got some 'splainin' to do...!

[Wireline]

Its a Texas thing...you wouldn't understand.

[Seedy]

Its a Texas thing...you wouldn't understand.

Well if God blessed Texas, is there a chance that God inadvertantly misjudged the state line and blessed a little bit of Oklahoma too?

[melinda]

God blessed Texas... but let Arkansas go to hell?!

Why would God single out Texas? Why is it that someone who attends Texas A&M is automatically someone Melinda is attracted to?

OK, Mel... you've got some 'splainin' to do...!

actually, melinda is attracted to Longhorns. ;)


Texas knew what He was doing....who are you to question Him?? :razz:

[melinda]

Well if God blessed Texas, is there a chance that God inadvertantly misjudged the state line and blessed a little bit of Oklahoma too?

the part where Stephen lives....God blessed Stephen. :hug:

[Seedy]

actually, melinda is attracted to Longhorns. ;)


Texas knew what He was doing....who are you to question Him?? :razz:

All Longhorns? I mean, all MALE Longhorns?

[Seedy]

the part where Stephen lives....God blessed Stephen. :hug:

Who's Stephen?

[melinda]

All Longhorns? I mean, all MALE Longhorns?

the ones who attend UT, not the ones who breed calves.........

[melinda]

Who's Stephen?
a really great man. :hug:
http://www.hannity.com/forum/member.php?u=4479

[SUVDriver]

morning, Hadassah :hug:


morning, tex :hug:


morning, wireline :hug:


morning, SUVDriver :hug:


great morning for a run....hardly any humidity at all. Could actually breathe. Although a bug did fly into my eye. :eek: where was my damn blinking reflex?? wasn't that supposed to kick in??

oh, and the other night we had the most beautiful orange-pink sunset.......gorgeous. turned everything the most beautiful colors .... did you all get that too??? gorgeous. simply gorgeous.

Good evening Mel and the rest of the Texas posters. Looks like I found a place where the really smart people hang out.:dance:


Glad you enjoyed your run Mel. I am loving the high 60's in the morning. Too bad it is 97 in the afternoons. LOL

[melinda]

Good evening Mel and the rest of the Texas posters. Looks like I found a place where the really smart people hang out.:dance:


Glad you enjoyed your run Mel. I am loving the high 60's in the morning. Too bad it is 97 in the afternoons. LOL

true. I'm actually a little chilly when I first leave the house, but completely wet w/ sweat by the time I come home. I'm usually out the door by 6:00am...sometimes even 5:45. :eek:

[F9thRet]

a really great man. :hug:
http://www.hannity.com/forum/member.php?u=4479

Wow Thanks Melinda.

One more before bed.


A man makes a call and a little girl answers. "Hello?" inquires the girl.

"Hi honey, it's daddy." Is mommy near the phone?"

"No, she's upstairs." answers the girl.

"Do me a favor hun and call to her for me." " It's rather important."

"OK but it might get me in trouble." says the girl.

"Why's that hun?" "Mom's sleeping?" asks the man.

No, she went to the bedroom with Uncle Frank and told me not to disturb them." said the girl.

"HUH?!" "But you have no Uncle Frank honey." said the man.

"Yes I do." "And he's in the bedroom with mommy." insisted the girl.

Controlling his rage, the man instructs the girl. "Honey, listen carefully." "Call up to mommy and tell her you
see Daddy's car pulling onto the drive, OK?

"OK daddy."

The man hears the girl call up to her mother and hears something of a comotion.

"Honey!?" "What's happening?" "What's that noise?"

The girl replies, "I did as you asked and mom let out a scream!" "Then she and Uncle Frank ran out with nothing on!"

"Mommy ran to the stairs, slipped on the top step and fell all the way down!"

"And Uncle Frank?" asked the man.

"He ran to the back bedroom and jumped out the window toward the pool but forgot we drained it last weekend!" cried the girl.

"Huh!?" "But we don't have a pool honey!" said the dumbfounded man.

"Sure we do daddy" insisted the girl.

After a pause the man asks, "Is this 555-2841?"

Stephen

[melinda]

Wow Thanks Melinda.

One more before bed.


A man makes a call and a little girl answers. "Hello?" inquires the girl.

"Hi honey, it's daddy." Is mommy near the phone?"

"No, she's upstairs." answers the girl.

"Do me a favor hun and call to her for me." " It's rather important."

"OK but it might get me in trouble." says the girl.

"Why's that hun?" "Mom's sleeping?" asks the man.

No, she went to the bedroom with Uncle Frank and told me not to disturb them." said the girl.

"HUH?!" "But you have no Uncle Frank honey." said the man.

"Yes I do." "And he's in the bedroom with mommy." insisted the girl.

Controlling his rage, the man instructs the girl. "Honey, listen carefully." "Call up to mommy and tell her you
see Daddy's car pulling onto the drive, OK?

"OK daddy."

The man hears the girl call up to her mother and hears something of a comotion.

"Honey!?" "What's happening?" "What's that noise?"

The girl replies, "I did as you asked and mom let out a scream!" "Then she and Uncle Frank ran out with nothing on!"

"Mommy ran to the stairs, slipped on the top step and fell all the way down!"

"And Uncle Frank?" asked the man.

"He ran to the back bedroom and jumped out the window toward the pool but forgot we drained it last weekend!" cried the girl.

"Huh!?" "But we don't have a pool honey!" said the dumbfounded man.

"Sure we do daddy" insisted the girl.

After a pause the man asks, "Is this 555-2841?"

Stephen
:)) :)) :))
another good one, Stephen. Thank you
btw: only telling the truth. :hug:

[Seedy]

a really great man. :hug:
http://www.hannity.com/forum/member.php?u=4479

There's a story here somewhere, but I don't think I should ask....

[melinda]

There's a story here somewhere, but I don't think I should ask....

go ahead, ask. nothing to hide. Stephen is a great man.

[Seedy]

go ahead, ask. nothing to hide. Stephen is a great man.

Well, OK... here goes:

Why is Stephen a great man?

[melinda]

Well, OK... here goes:

Why is Stephen a great man?

b/c he is honest, reliable, and a true and loyal friend. He would do almost anything w/in his power to help out another person. Plus, he's funny, which is always a bonus as far as far as I'm concerned.

[Seedy]

b/c he is honest, reliable, and a true and loyal friend. He would do almost anything w/in his power to help out another person. Plus, he's funny, which is always a bonus as far as far as I'm concerned.

Oh. OK. :)

[melinda]

thunder!!!! :eek:

[melinda]

...and rain. :((

[texan_rep]

morning mel :hug::hug::hug:

[melinda]

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

[texan_rep]

ugh, mel...:doh:

[melinda]

ugh, mel...:doh:

the rain...or me? :eek:

[texan_rep]

neither, mel...why would I "ugh" you?

it's your...:eek:...sig :sick:

[melinda]

neither, mel...why would I "ugh" you?

it's your...:eek:...sig :sick:

but he's a Texan..........a Longhorn even. ;)

[texan_rep]

yes, I do understand that...

then again...so was Ann Richards...:razz:

[melinda]

yes, I do understand that...

then again...so was Ann Richards...:razz:

eeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwww. ick. yuck. gross.

[texan_rep]

now you understand...;)

[melinda]

Matthew is not near as repulsive as ol' what's her name....you have to admit that.

[Seedy]

but he's a Texan..........a Longhorn even. ;)

Being sexy because you go to a school makes no sense, Melinda. (LOL)

"OMG, she went to Fairfield High School.... how HOT!!" :))

[texan_rep]

Matthew is not near as repulsive as ol' what's her name....you have to admit that.

true...but that's only relative...:))

[melinda]

Being sexy because you go to a school makes no sense, Melinda. (LOL)

"OMG, she went to Fairfield High School.... how HOT!!" :))

hello, seedy.

[Seedy]

hello, seedy.

Hi, Mel! :)

[Hadassah]

Morning, my wonderful Texas friends.

[melinda]

morning wonderful, Hadassah. :hug:

[Hadassah]

morning wonderful, Hadassah. :hug:

it's a beautiful day here, weather wise.

[Seedy]

Top o' the mornin' to ye, by wonderful non-Texas types. I'm mighty glad that God has again deemed fit to bless the 49 states with his grace!

:))

[melinda]

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i58/lmelindalm/TexasWomen.jpg

[Hadassah]

Did I ever mention that my aunt(my father's sister) lives in Texas?

[melinda]

Did I ever mention that my aunt(my father's sister) lives in Texas?

where in Texas...it's kind of a big deal.

[Hadassah]

where in Texas...it's kind of a big deal.


Dallas, I think.


She's such a spaz. :D

[melinda]

Dallas, I think.


She's such a spaz. :D

dallas and spaz...kind of redundant. :mrgreen:

[Hadassah]

OK...BBL. I have to finish up some last minute things before the calling hours tomorrow.


I'm also hoping to find some shoes that will fit my son....he's got big feet.

[Hadassah]

dallas and spaz...kind of redundant. :mrgreen:


She always was a spaz....but living in Dallas made her more of one. :))

[iamredbeard]

I am not sure why, but this thread reminds of of the poem "The Hell Bound Train".

[melinda]

I am not sure why, but this thread reminds of of the poem "The Hell Bound Train".

my grandmother always thought Texas was hell, but what did she know? she was from Iowa..........:rolleyes:

[curtis123]

my grandmother always thought Texas was hell, but what did she know? she was from Iowa..........:rolleyes:

Iowa is just hell and corn.

[iamredbeard]

my grandmother always thought Texas was hell, but what did she know? she was from Iowa..........:rolleyes:

I forgot exactly how the saying goes, but theres a saying that Texas was to hot for the devil so he went back to hell. I read about the saying when I was reading about early Texan History.

I tried to find a link for the poem but was unable to find it and am not about to type the whole thing out.

[iamredbeard]

Iowa is just hell and corn.

I think you have Iowa confused with Nebraska. ;)

[melinda]

Iowa is just hell and corn.

don't forget pigs and markd. :flag:

[melinda]

I think you have Iowa confused with Nebraska. ;)

Iowa? Nebraska? what's the difference? and who the hell cares? :))

[melinda]

I forgot exactly how the saying goes, but theres a saying that Texas was to hot for the devil so he went back to hell. I read about the saying when I was reading about early Texan History.

I tried to find a link for the poem but was unable to find it and am not about to type the whole thing out.

not what you were talking about, but I love this one:
A TEXAN IN HELL-

Day 1 - Per his daily ritual, Satan walks through his domain to see
that everyone is sufficiently miserable.
As usual, he pauses to take special pleasure in the pain and agony
displayed by the new arrivals. However,
on this particular day he spots a lanky Texan smiling and looking as
though he's at a picnic. "Hey you!",
Satan yells, "The temperature in here is a constant 95 degrees and the
humidity is 90%! You're supposed
to be miserable!"

Quips the Texan, "Maybe so, but it feels just like Houston in June to
me. I had a ball on those hot summer
nights at Gilleys."

Miffed, Satan decides to adjust the temperature up to 100 degrees and
the humidity to 95%.

Day 2 - On his daily stroll, Satan notices everyone appears
exceptionally miserable today. He remembers
the smiling Texan and decides to see how he's faring today. To his
surprise, the Texan has unbuttoned a
couple of buttons on his shirt, but he still looks happy and carefree.
Satan cries out, "Hey Tex, what are
you smiling about now?"

The Texan replies, "Well today reminds me of those Willie Nelson 4th of
July picnics. Boy those were some
great parties."

This really irritated Satan, who promptly turns the temperature down to
110° and the humidity up to 100%.

Day 3 - Satan dispenses with his daily stroll and goes straight to the
region of hell where he would locate the
Texan. Sure enough, he finds the Texan, shirt-off, with a huge grin on
his face. "Okay, so what is it this time?"
Satan asks.

"Well, it's just like Dallas in August. Man we had some fine times
watching the Cowboys on Sunday afternoons."

Irate, Satan determines to put an end to this charade. He sets the
temperature down to zero degrees with a 25
mile per hour wind.

Later that day, Satan decides to check back on that fool hardy Texan.
He finds him huddled and shivering...lips
blue, arms folded, snow in his hair and icicles hanging from his
mustache. But bigger than Dallas, there he was
laughing out loud and cheering.

"I GIVE UP!" declared Satan. "What in blue blazes could you find to be
happy about now."

The Texan replied, "Well, this can only mean one thing... The Aggies
have finally won a National Championship!"

[Seedy]

Iowa? Nebraska? what's the difference? and who the hell cares? :))

Most of both Iowa and Nebraska are indistinguishable from most of Texas.

;)

[melinda]

Most of both Iowa and Nebraska are indistinguishable from most of Texas.

;)

we all know Texas is all that matters. :cool:

[iamredbeard]

we all know Texas is all that matters. :cool:

I am glad that you love it, but I couldn't handle the climate there. Besides I love the Great lakes to much.

[melinda]

I am glad that you love it, but I couldn't handle the climate there. Besides I love the Great lakes to much.

I'm actually thankful that God made many different places for many different people.....and I think everyone should be proud of where they are from and who they are. ;)

[curtis123]

I'm actually thankful that God made many different places for many different people.....and I think everyone should be proud of where they are from and who they are. ;)

Amen. If we all came from the same place, where would we go?

[melinda]

Amen. If we all came from the same place, where would we go?

plus, we'd really really be crowded..... :))

[F9thRet]

Hey I have a quick question maybe my friends here can answer, Don't want to bother the mods with, and I looked around for an answer.

but what are the differant colored dots next to our screen name mean? Mine always seems to be red, but Melinda's above is green, and I've also seen a blue looking one.

Is this some kind of warning system or the like?

Stephen

[melinda]

Hey I have a quick question maybe my friends here can answer, Don't want to bother the mods with, and I looked around for an answer.

but what are the differant colored dots next to our screen name mean? Mine always seems to be red, but Melinda's above is green, and I've also seen a blue looking one.

Is this some kind of warning system or the like?

Stephen

your red one means that you are invisible to us...we can see your posts, etc. but we can't see where on the boards you are...which threads you are reading and when you are on or off. you are in stealth mode. your dot is only red to you...to us it's not on at all. my green dot means everyone knows where I am and when I'm on.
I have no idea about a blue dot..............

[F9thRet]

Ahh ok, I don't remember doing that. Thanks Melinda. :hug:

Stephen

[melinda]

Ahh ok, I don't remember doing that. Thanks Melinda. :hug:

Stephen

hey, you're green!! :hug:

[F9thRet]

Yeah I switched it off. Honestly, I don't recall ever setting that up.

Stephen

[melinda]

Yeah I switched it off. Honestly, I don't recall ever setting that up.

Stephen

lol....it's fine. either way, we can still read your posts.....

[texan_rep]

it may be wet, but it's the only place that matters...:mrgreen:

morning all

[Hadassah]

Morning all.

[texan_rep]

morning Hadassah

[Hadassah]

"God Blessed Texas" is on my radio right now.

[texan_rep]

As it should be :mrgreen:

[Wireline]

I'm more of a Frizzell and West "Texas State of Mind" kind of guy...a very laid back, almost jazz tune with 2 superlative singer pre-pitch correction days...

But, except for the stuff called "Texas country" its all good.

[melinda]

it may be wet, but it's the only place that matters...:mrgreen:

morning all

pouring, pouring, pouring.............again.
but the tanks are full and everything is beautiful and green. including the hay that now is about 6' tall!!


morning, tex :hug:

morning, hadassah :hug:

[melinda]

morning, wire. :hug:

[Seedy]

The Devil was spotted in Abilene today. It appears as though he's trying to damn Texas.

[Wireline]

Morning Mel...hope your day is a sparkling as your smile.

Seedy - you've never been to Abeline, have you...the Devil is not allowed in the city limits...he can only set up camp in the county. :mrgreen:

[texan_rep]

morning mel :hug:

[melinda]

The Devil was spotted in Abilene today. It appears as though he's trying to damn Texas.

won't happen....:cool:

[melinda]

Morning Mel...hope your day is a sparkling as your smile.


thank you so much, wire. :hug:

pouring down rain, but I am in a very good mood. Going to College Station today to have lunch w/ my daughter and hit the Sam's....all in the rain. Go me.

[Hadassah]

I don't want to do this, guys. :cry:

[texan_rep]

do what?

[Hadassah]

do what?



Calling hours

[texan_rep]

what is that?

[Hadassah]

what is that?

The wake.

[texan_rep]

ohhhhhhhhhh...

:hug:

[Hadassah]

I'm supposed to be a tough cookie........so why do I feel like I'm going to crack?

[texan_rep]

Because it's your dad. It's allowed.

[Hadassah]

I had surgery without anesthesia. I had a baby (12 hours labor, thank you very much) without an epidural.



But emotional pain is so much worse.......

[texan_rep]

Yes, it is...

[melinda]

I don't want to do this, guys. :cry:

you have to....but you won't be alone. You have so much love and support from your friends......and God is right there with you. Let Him comfort you. :hug:

[SUVDriver]

I had surgery without anesthesia. I had a baby (12 hours labor, thank you very much) without an epidural.



But emotional pain is so much worse.......

Hi Hadassah.

My thoughts and prayers with you during this tough time.

We just buried my dad 3 weeks ago. Yes, he was getting up in age. Yes, he was suffering. Yes, God has a reason and a plan............but......it still did hurt.

But with the help of friends and family to ease the pain, it made the pain more bearable.

[SUVDriver]

thank you so much, wire. :hug:

pouring down rain, but I am in a very good mood. Going to College Station today to have lunch w/ my daughter and hit the Sam's....all in the rain. Go me.

Hey Mel.

So what did you buy me?:dance:

I have been running the roads of Texas the last couple of days for work. The closest I got to CS was Lufkin.

And no, I didnt go shopping either.:evil: [Not that I love to shop anyways. hehehe]

[melinda]

Hi Hadassah.

My thoughts and prayers with you during this tough time.

We just buried my dad 3 weeks ago. Yes, he was getting up in age. Yes, he was suffering. Yes, God has a reason and a plan............but......it still did hurt.

But with the help of friends and family to ease the pain, it made the pain more bearable.

:hug: :hug: :hug:
I'm sorry, I didn't know about your dad.
My dad died December 28, 2000. He was 66.
and yes, he had been sick for a long time, and yes, God has a plan. My dad was actually angered that he didn't die for Christmas. I was in denial. I kept thinking he would get better. Since it was winter the days were short and the nights were long. It was actually cold that year, and rainy as usual. I bought my dad a fibre optic Christmas tree, and I am so glad that I did. He would lay in his hospital bed and just stare at that stupid tree w/ all of it's colors, made even more vibrant against the dreary weather coming thru the window. I also bought him a down comforter, but he refused to use it. Those of us who spent the night w/ him used it instead. I bought him a PJ set and robe for when he got better..........they are still hanging in my closet, I just can't get rid of them even 7 years later.

My heart goes out to you SUV. :hug:



btw: my dad was in Methodist Hospital in the Houston Med Center

[melinda]

Hey Mel.

So what did you buy me?:dance:

I have been running the roads of Texas the last couple of days for work. The closest I got to CS was Lufkin.

And no, I didnt go shopping either.:evil: [Not that I love to shop anyways. hehehe]

take your pick SUV....you want the clorox or the trash bags??

[SUVDriver]

:hug: :hug: :hug:
I'm sorry, I didn't know about your dad.
My dad died December 28, 2000. He was 66.
and yes, he had been sick for a long time, and yes, God has a plan. My dad was actually angered that he didn't die for Christmas. I was in denial. I kept thinking he would get better. Since it was winter the days were short and the nights were long. It was actually cold that year, and rainy as usual. I bought my dad a fibre optic Christmas tree, and I am so glad that I did. He would lay in his hospital bed and just stare at that stupid tree w/ all of it's colors, made even more vibrant against the dreary weather coming thru the window. I also bought him a down comforter, but he refused to use it. Those of us who spent the night w/ him used it instead. I bought him a PJ set and robe for when he got better..........they are still hanging in my closet, I just can't get rid of them even 7 years later.

My heart goes out to you SUV. :hug:



btw: my dad was in Methodist Hospital in the Houston Med Center

Thanks for the kind words.

He was 86 and lived a good life. The last 4 years were in the nursing home after his complications [mini stroke] from aortic valve replacement. Of course, he was out dancing the 3 nights prior to going in for surgery.:cool:

He had pnuemonia a couple of months ago and didnt recover from that. It was very hard to see him suffer after his bout with pneumonia so God decided to ease his pain and suffering and called him home.

[Oh, and for the record, my dad was 40 when I was born. I didnt want anyone to think that I am sitting here at home drawing my SS checks while I post.;) ]

[melinda]

Thanks for the kind words.

He was 86 and lived a good life. The last 4 years were in the nursing home after his complications [mini stroke] from aortic valve replacement. Of course, he was out dancing the 3 nights prior to going in for surgery.:cool:

He had pnuemonia a couple of months ago and didnt recover from that. It was very hard to see him suffer after his bout with pneumonia so God decided to ease his pain and suffering and called him home.

[Oh, and for the record, my dad was 40 when I was born. I didnt want anyone to think that I am sitting here at home drawing my SS checks while I post.;) ]
it's really hard to see them so weak and sick when they were always the big strong men we looked up to isn't it? But he is now sitting in the arms of God, and he knows what his Lord and Savior looks like. He is doing just fine. It's only hard on those he left behind. ;)

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[melinda]

SUV, have you done the thing where you completely forget that your dad has died, and you go to grab the phone and call him? Then all of a sudden, you remember? That is gonna happen. :hug:



I had a cousin I was very very close to and he died quite unexpectantly...I had the dream where he was so happy and alive and he hugged me in one of his huge bear hugs, and I woke up so happy...........and then I remembered.

[SUVDriver]

take your pick SUV....you want the clorox or the trash bags??

Ummm.

I'll take the trash bags. But only if they are the kitchen size. [Since I have years of experience with taking out the trash.;) ]

[SUVDriver]

SUV, have you done the thing where you completely forget that your dad has died, and you go to grab the phone and call him? Then all of a sudden, you remember? That is gonna happen. :hug:



I had a cousin I was very very close to and he died quite unexpectantly...I had the dream where he was so happy and alive and he hugged me in one of his huge bear hugs, and I woke up so happy...........and then I remembered.

I havent yet.

But I do dream a lot about him......

[melinda]

Ummm.

I'll take the trash bags. But only if they are the kitchen size. [Since I have years of experience with taking out the trash.;) ]

They are Glad ForceFlex Tall Kitchen...........120 of 'em.

[melinda]

I havent yet.

But I do dream a lot about him......

that's a good thing.
I love this saying: If you want to be in your kids' memories when they are old, you have to be in their lives when they are young. ;)

[Hadassah]

I'm back.

[Winston O'Boogie]

I'm back.


me too.

[texan_rep]

I'm front.

[Wireline]

(in my best Sinatra voice...)

I did it....sideways

[melinda]

rain, rain, rain............still.

[texan_rep]

morning mel :hug:

[melinda]

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


how in the world are you this fine Friday morning??

[texan_rep]

tired...ready for the weekend

[melinda]

you're almost there, tex. almost there. :hug:

[Hadassah]

Hey there, my fine Texas friends.

[melinda]

:hug: :hug: :hug:
hello, Hadassah.

[Hadassah]

"God Blessed Texas" is on my radio now....:dance:

[melinda]

I knew I was in trouble when at 6:00am I went out to the garage to grab my running shoes, and the minute I stepped into the garage, I broke out in a sweat. OMG, it is so humid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[melinda]

and does anybody know? how many days in a row has it now rained??????

[Hadassah]

and does anybody know? how many days in a row has it now rained??????



How about "too many"? :D

[SUVDriver]

I knew I was in trouble when at 6:00am I went out to the garage to grab my running shoes, and the minute I stepped into the garage, I broke out in a sweat. OMG, it is so humid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You sweat???:eek:


I had you pegged as a "glistener" instead.:D


On a side note, I spent a lot of time this weekend driving through Texas. Never seen it greener. Lots of rain can be a bummer but it sure does make Texas look alive.........even if it does make you sweat.:wall:

[texan_rep]

morning from the only relevant place in the universe

[Wireline]

Rained like a 3 legged Russion SOB last nite...60% chance of more today...

Lord! The tropical rain forests of West Texas are starting to freak me OUT

[melinda]

You sweat???:eek:


I had you pegged as a "glistener" instead.:D


On a side note, I spent a lot of time this weekend driving through Texas. Never seen it greener. Lots of rain can be a bummer but it sure does make Texas look alive.........even if it does make you sweat.:wall:

nah, I'm a sweater.......and I stink too. not too proud to admit the truth. When I run, you do NOT want to be around me. lol

Everything is absolutely beautiful, you are right. And all the tanks are full too. Much better than last year when they were so dry all the fish were dying. :(
biggest problem is just can't get in to cut the hay...........

[melinda]

morning from the only relevant place in the universe

morning to my very smart and very right Tex!! :hug: :hug: :hug:

[texan_rep]

morning mel :hug::hug::hug:

[texan_rep]

For someone who hates showers, you certainly end up taking a lot of them, don't you...;)

[melinda]

For someone who hates showers, you certainly end up taking a lot of them, don't you...;)

I have to...........I can't stand myself otherwise.

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

[texan_rep]

That's ok, we stand you...:mrgreen:

morning mel :hug::hug::hug:

[Hadassah]

Morning. :hug:



*grumble*

[melinda]

Morning, Hadassah!! :hug: :hug: :hug:



why the grumble? that's usually what tex does.....

[Hadassah]

Morning, Hadassah!! :hug: :hug: :hug:



why the grumble? that's usually what tex does.....


Up way too early....went to sleep late.

[melinda]

Up way too early....went to sleep late.

stay off hannity. :))

[Hadassah]

stay off hannity. :))

Good idea.


I'm going to take a nap instead of being on Hannity.



Maybe I'll dream about some gorgeous guy......

[texan_rep]

mel, if I didn't grumble in the morning you'd ask "who are you and what have you done with tex"...

morning hadassah :hug:

[melinda]

mel, if I didn't grumble in the morning you'd ask "who are you and what have you done with tex"...

morning hadassah :hug:

true. and I love you when you grumble..........

[texan_rep]

:redface:

[melinda]

well...it is so "you". ;)

[texan_rep]

I have a reputation...*sigh*

[Hadassah]

I have a reputation...*sigh*



Me, too. And I'm trying so very hard to change it from nice gal to beeatch......

[texan_rep]

why would you want to do that?

[texan_rep]

Hey mel...heard this on the radio, but I can't find a story on it...

Evidently a couple was driving home from Schlitterbahn (yesterday?) and were uncomfortable in their wet clothes. So they decided to ride home naked. :eek:

But that wasn't the problem.

They were also drinking (surprised?) and then got into an accident.

Oops...

[Hadassah]

why would you want to do that?


why wouldn't I want to?

[texan_rep]

I just think being a nice guy isn't all bad...so being a nice gal shouldn't be...right?

[melinda]

Me, too. And I'm trying so very hard to change it from nice gal to beeatch......

why? I love being a nice and naive girl. ;)

[melinda]

I have a reputation...*sigh*

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[melinda]

Hey mel...heard this on the radio, but I can't find a story on it...

Evidently a couple was driving home from Schlitterbahn (yesterday?) and were uncomfortable in their wet clothes. So they decided to ride home naked. :eek:

But that wasn't the problem.

They were also drinking (surprised?) and then got into an accident.

Oops...

that is exactly why I drink and drive w/ clothes......and don't drink while I am driving naked. :cool:

[melinda]

Hadassah, being a bitch is not the answer.......ever.
Good guys and gals really are quite wonderful and happy!! :hug:

[texan_rep]

that is exactly why I drink and drive w/ clothes......and don't drink while I am driving naked. :cool:
:eek:

[Hadassah]

Hadassah, being a bitch is not the answer.......ever.
Good guys and gals really are quite wonderful and happy!! :hug:


OK, but the next guy that calls me a murderer because my babies died despite me doing eveything I could do to save them is going to get his testicles ripped off and stuffed down his throat. Nice gal or no, I don't tolerate that ****.

[Hadassah]

that is exactly why I drink and drive w/ clothes......and don't drink while I am driving naked. :cool:


But do you drink naked? :lol:

[texan_rep]

hadassah, that's not being a beeyotch...that's treating garbage for what it is...you can still be a nice gal and carry a .45...

[Hadassah]

hadassah, that's not being a beeyotch...that's treating garbage for what it is...you can still be a nice gal and carry a .45...

A Glock.......

[melinda]

:eek:

I was kidding........I never drink and drive. ever.

[melinda]

OK, but the next guy that calls me a murderer because my babies died despite me doing eveything I could do to save them is going to get his testicles ripped off and stuffed down his throat. Nice gal or no, I don't tolerate that ****.

Sweetie, that does not make you a bitch. That makes you a human being w/ feelings.......:hug: :hug: :hug:

[melinda]

But do you drink naked? :lol:

:cool:

[texan_rep]

I was kidding........I never drink and drive. ever.


Who says that's what I was reacting to? :eek:

[melinda]

Who says that's what I was reacting to? :eek:

I know exactly to what you were reacting. ;)

[texan_rep]

you'd better...;)

[melinda]

I only do that at night........well, almost only.

[texan_rep]

:eek:

road trip!