My Friends Opinion

 Here in Texas we have legislation that just keeps mounting.  We are about to loose many teachers in the DFW area because of lost funds.  Below is a written statement and opinion sent to that website about what could be a good solution to the problems our teachers are facing.  My friend is listed under his own name, Manny Campos.  I believe you will find his opinion interesting and a solution to the loss of funds for our teachers.
http://www.statesman.com/opinion/rude-and-cellphish-people-1353480.html

Saddle Horses

Looking for good saddle horses?  I know a good horse ranch close to Cross Plains, Tx. that has many to choose from.  These horses are trained by my lovely daughter and her boss Roger Blackmon.  The horses are bred for quality that buyer's are interested in finding on the market.  The trainer has 7 years of service with the "Blackmon Farm" and worked for other ranchers as well.  She has background involved in handling horses at a racetrack, during racing season.  Think you need to invest in some good stock, then check out their ranch, on Hwy. 469, just outside of Cross Plains, Tx.  Here is the phone number of Mr. Blackmon's ranch:  1-254-725-6805, call them up and find some of the best bred saddle horses in the State of Texas.

Local Ads

How many of you get these damn things in the mail on a weekly basis?  I swear you can fill up a trash can in a month with just these store advertisements the mail brings.  It gets to the point that when I see them in the mail, it's as if someone has given me more problems to deal with.  I realize the need for these but damn the build up they cause and then you have to take the trash out too!  This is exactly the reason I don't buy a newspaper anymore.  I'm sick of it!

Texas BBQ's

Here it comes, the time of year all Texans look forward to enjoying their BBQ & beer.  It's time to get out the smoker/grill, clean it up and get the supplies you need to get this year's weekend fun in gear.  There's nothing like a good old cookout with friends and family.
BBQ ribs, briskets, steaks, sausages, burgers with beans, tater salad, cole slaw, cold beer or iced tea.  Man it just don't get any better than that.  We love it and try to "getter done" as often as possible.  The weather has been just beautiful and it's bringing out the "spring fever" we get when that warm sun hits our skins.  Yeah, it's time to get the fire going, and hang out with your best buddies while the meat is on the grill.

Inside a Bar

 This is one of the areas in a bar that I go to during the week days.  I've found one other bar in the local East Dallas area that has one of the dogs still being displayed on the counter.  It is also located in the East Dallas area.  This particular bar is consider on one of the rating lists as being the top dive in the Dallas area.  At least one of them.  I've seen some that make this one look great and more refined.  It's been around for many years and the present owner has had it quite awhile.  During the daytime, you have the regulars that are there everyday, but after 7pm the place goes to a younger crowd that hangs out on lower Greenville.  You can really meet some interesting as well as boring people in this place.

Happy St. Patty's Day

Guns In Car .......

The Texas Senate has passed a bill allowing people to have a gun and ammunition in their car while at work.  The bill stipulates that the gun and ammo must remain in the car for the person to be legal.  I know of people who have had guns in their cars before this bill was passed.  They also carry their permits with them in order to protect themselves should they be question by law officer's during a possible motor vehicle check point.  It is my hope that the people who carry guns will be responsible citizen's and protect the safety of each individual.

In Harm's Way

Recently there has been a huge disaster happen in the Japan areas.  Our hearts go out to the people of that country as well as the families here in the states whose family members are over there.  I am acquainted with people who had their children in various areas.
One friends' daughter is living in Hawaii and was found to be safe and sound after the waves that hit the beaches did some damage.
My biggest worry was my other friend's son, who is stationed on a military base over in the Japan area.  She sat by the phone for what seemed hours on end.  Finally, the call came in from her son, that he was safe and ok.  I received an email from him last night telling me that he was ok.  I cannot imagine the trauma those people are feeling, as they try to maintain during these horrific times?  It is my prayer that as with Haiti, an outpouring of assistance and help will arrive in time to make a difference.

Spring

 

I caught a shot of this beautiful crap apple tree while driving down a street in Dallas last week.  It's been such nice weather, and the trees know it.  They are in full bloom and so are the springs flowers that grace the local lawns.  I noticed the daffodils are blooming and found some narcissus  bursting out with their gorgeous white buds.  The red bud trees are in full array like some of the peach trees with their pink blossoms.  Spring is my favorite time of the year, when new grow bursts open to new life.

Farm Hands Threatened......

There is little doubt of increased unease on Texas border farms.  Most brazen among the reported confrontations occurred earlier this year on the sugarcane field near Rio Grande City.  A Hidalgo County employee was similarly threatened by three men along the border river to stop clearing brush near a canal, last month. Last weekend, on a ranch adjacent to land owned by country music star George Strait, a ranch foreman was shot at by men inside a pickup truck who were found trespassing. The foreman returned fire, and no one was hurt. It is said that farmers are scared to speak out.  The Rio Grande Valley is largely farmland, making it an almost necessary route for drug smugglers. The border fence built in the last few years doesn't run through all the farms, and even farmers with the fence worry about their safety while cultivating their crops between the fence and rivers. It is getting worse, and even some people who's families live down in Mexico are worried about visiting across the border because of the danger.

Baskelball

This time of the year everyone is watching basketball games.  It looks as if you are stuck with either baseball or basketball, during the off season for football.........I'm ready for football again.  The famous "Dallas Mavericks" are trying to hold on to the winning streak.  We'll see what happens when they come down to the final stretch!  I hope they can make it this year.  For some reason being a sports team that's located in the DFW area, there's a hex that keeps them from winning the big titles?  Do we need a "hex" remover for our local teams?