I just want to let you know, that the event was a howling success! I plan to blog about the event tomorrow. I am pooped and fixin' to go to bed. Ramblin' Jack Elliott, and Jerry Jeff Walker were great, and so were Little Jewford and Kinky, but Ruth Buzzi was fantastic! I have much to tell and I can't wait. Good night to all.
Y'all have a great evening!
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Saturday, June 13, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Cowboys Don't Wear Cardigans!
This morning after walking another eight fast miles, I went over to the Lodge to visit with Kinky. We talked about the upcoming event, then we went outside to the Friedman Family Bone Orchard and played with The Friedmans for a while. Then we went back inside, and Kinky challenged me to a game of pool!
The Hummingbird Man broke up the rack of balls, and sank a stripe, then another, and then another—he was on a roll! I tried to sink a solid, but failed. The Hummingbird Man then sank two more stripes—I knew I was fixin' to lose, but I didn't!
After the second stripe fell into its pocket, the eight ball fell in, too— on top of it! I had won! Neither one of us could believe it! It made Kinky laugh! Cousin Nancy -1, The Hummingbird Man -0! I loved it, and couldn't wait to come home to tell Tony!
Tony smiled, as I told him all about the game, and me winning! "Nance, I'm glad that you won by default. I'm really proud of you."
After lunch, Kinky called—Carlton took the call, because I was washing the dishes. "Nance, call me. I think I am going deaf. My new phone is making weird ocean sounds." I called Kinky.
"When I use the phone on one side—I hear ocean sounds, and it is driving me crazy!"
"What about the other side?" I asked.
"No ocean sounds," Kinky replied. "Can you come over here, and get Tony to call you—to check it out?" My answer was yes.
"Tony," I half-hollered. "I'm going over to Kinky's to check out his new phone. I need for you to call me over there, in about five minutes. Okay?"
Tony hollered, "Okay." I left the trailer, jumped into Trigger, and we went over the river and through the woods—to the Lodge.
A few minutes later, Kinky's phone rang—it was Tone. I picked up the receiver and said, "Start talking Tony. I've got to try both ears."
"What?" T. asked. "You want me to..." I switched ears. "Why?"
"Keep talking Tony," I said, as I switched ears, again. "Thank you, Tone. Bye." I hung up on him. "The problem is with your new phone, Kinky," I said. "We're talkin' white noise. I heard it, too. You're not going deaf." Kinky was somewhat relieved, so Trig took me back home.
Around three-thirty, Kinky called, again. "Nance, Tony—Debora and Little Jewford are here. Come on over." Tony and I did as we were told.
Debora and Little Jewford had come down, from Austin, to discuss the event, and it was eventful! After about an hour or so—we were all ready, and set to go! The 'T's' were crossed and the 'I's" were dotted, and then we crossed our fingers, that this event would be as much fun as the last one! I can't wait for Jerry Jeff Walker and Ramblin' Jack Elliott to perform—they are legends and my heroes!
Before leaving the Lodge, Kinky and I started telling Debora and Little Jewford about John Mankieiwicz's visit, at the ranch, and how much fun we had had with him! We told them about John winning the pool tournaments, and us nicknaming him, The California Wussie. "Y'all, we even had a pool award ceremony," I said. "It was hilarious! Kinky and Tone presented him with a pool trophy, and they made the funniest video for my blog!"
Then Kinky starts telling them about John leaving his navy sweater, at the O.S.T., and Tony and me retrieving it for him—the next day. "They told me," Kinky said. "That was the first time ever, that anyone has ever left a cardigan at the O.S.T.? John made history."
"Have you mailed him his sweater, yet?" I asked.
"No. I'm mailing it tomorrow, along with his trophy," Kinky said. "He forgot to take it." Then he stood up from his chair, walked over to the fireplace, and picked up John's trophy to show to Debora and Little Jewford. We all laughed! Kinky then returned it to the mantle, and then picked up a much smaller pool trophy—and started laughing. "The Medina Bulldog and I are still in a snit about him beating us. I think we'll keep the big trophy, and send him this smaller version. Cowboys don't wear cardigans, and it will save me on postage."
Y'all have a great evening!
P.S. Wait until I tell y'all about Jon and Sandy's new iPhone docking system—tomorrow!
The Hummingbird Man broke up the rack of balls, and sank a stripe, then another, and then another—he was on a roll! I tried to sink a solid, but failed. The Hummingbird Man then sank two more stripes—I knew I was fixin' to lose, but I didn't!
After the second stripe fell into its pocket, the eight ball fell in, too— on top of it! I had won! Neither one of us could believe it! It made Kinky laugh! Cousin Nancy -1, The Hummingbird Man -0! I loved it, and couldn't wait to come home to tell Tony!
Tony smiled, as I told him all about the game, and me winning! "Nance, I'm glad that you won by default. I'm really proud of you."
After lunch, Kinky called—Carlton took the call, because I was washing the dishes. "Nance, call me. I think I am going deaf. My new phone is making weird ocean sounds." I called Kinky.
"When I use the phone on one side—I hear ocean sounds, and it is driving me crazy!"
"What about the other side?" I asked.
"No ocean sounds," Kinky replied. "Can you come over here, and get Tony to call you—to check it out?" My answer was yes.
"Tony," I half-hollered. "I'm going over to Kinky's to check out his new phone. I need for you to call me over there, in about five minutes. Okay?"
Tony hollered, "Okay." I left the trailer, jumped into Trigger, and we went over the river and through the woods—to the Lodge.
A few minutes later, Kinky's phone rang—it was Tone. I picked up the receiver and said, "Start talking Tony. I've got to try both ears."
"What?" T. asked. "You want me to..." I switched ears. "Why?"
"Keep talking Tony," I said, as I switched ears, again. "Thank you, Tone. Bye." I hung up on him. "The problem is with your new phone, Kinky," I said. "We're talkin' white noise. I heard it, too. You're not going deaf." Kinky was somewhat relieved, so Trig took me back home.
Around three-thirty, Kinky called, again. "Nance, Tony—Debora and Little Jewford are here. Come on over." Tony and I did as we were told.
Debora and Little Jewford had come down, from Austin, to discuss the event, and it was eventful! After about an hour or so—we were all ready, and set to go! The 'T's' were crossed and the 'I's" were dotted, and then we crossed our fingers, that this event would be as much fun as the last one! I can't wait for Jerry Jeff Walker and Ramblin' Jack Elliott to perform—they are legends and my heroes!
Before leaving the Lodge, Kinky and I started telling Debora and Little Jewford about John Mankieiwicz's visit, at the ranch, and how much fun we had had with him! We told them about John winning the pool tournaments, and us nicknaming him, The California Wussie. "Y'all, we even had a pool award ceremony," I said. "It was hilarious! Kinky and Tone presented him with a pool trophy, and they made the funniest video for my blog!"
Then Kinky starts telling them about John leaving his navy sweater, at the O.S.T., and Tony and me retrieving it for him—the next day. "They told me," Kinky said. "That was the first time ever, that anyone has ever left a cardigan at the O.S.T.? John made history."
"Have you mailed him his sweater, yet?" I asked.
"No. I'm mailing it tomorrow, along with his trophy," Kinky said. "He forgot to take it." Then he stood up from his chair, walked over to the fireplace, and picked up John's trophy to show to Debora and Little Jewford. We all laughed! Kinky then returned it to the mantle, and then picked up a much smaller pool trophy—and started laughing. "The Medina Bulldog and I are still in a snit about him beating us. I think we'll keep the big trophy, and send him this smaller version. Cowboys don't wear cardigans, and it will save me on postage."
Y'all have a great evening!
P.S. Wait until I tell y'all about Jon and Sandy's new iPhone docking system—tomorrow!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
I Need To Talk To You!
I hope that all of y'all had a great weekend! Yesterday, after walking another eight fast miles, with Leslie, I spent most of my day off— working inside my writing cabin. I finished refinishing the floor, and then I feng shuied it, and it looks so beautiful! I love my writing cabin—it's a feel good place for me!
This morning, after walking another eight fast miles—Kinky called. He invited me to come over, but I couldn't because I had business to take care of. Then Tony comes inside the trailer, to tell me that Buttermilk is sick, again! "She won't start up. It's not the battery, it comes on when I turn the key. She tries to start, but the engine won't kick in. It's like she is not getting any gas. We just filled her up a few days ago. I don't know what's the matter with her." That was news—that I didn't want to hear.
"She's just old, like you and me," I said, trying to be positive. Then I went back to doing my paperwork. At eleven-forty-six, the phone rang, and I let Carlton take the call—I was busy. "Nancy, this is Sandy. Y'all need to come see us. And, tell Tony that we are glad that he didn't get hit by that crazy motorcyclist. Bye."
At one fifteen, Trigger, Tony and I left the rescue ranch—headed to Wolfmuellers Books. When we walked inside the bookstore, Sandy greeted us! Their store was filled with customers. We had a fun visit, and just as we were leaving, Sandy picked up a brochure and handed it to me. "Have y'all been to the Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show, across the street, at the Kerr Arts and Cultural Center?"
"No," I said. "A gourd show?"
"Yes, it is unbelievable!" Sandy replied. "Y'all have got to go see it! Go check it out now." Tony and I did as we were told. We left Wolfmueller's Books, crossed the street and entered the building hosting the gourd show.
Oh my gosh—I was blown away with the beautiful gourds and so was Tony! I couldn't believe they were gourds! We're talkin' beautiful pots and whimsical art! By the time Tone and I had admired every piece—I was in love with gourds, and wanted to try my hand, at making one! Then we left. "Tony, I wonder if I can use a watermelon or one of our future pumpkins?" I said, as we crossed the street. Tone just looked at me and smiled.
"Hi Sandy and Jon!" I said, as we walked inside. "We loved that gourd show, and thank you for telling us about it! Those gourds were awesome! I want to make one. Do y'all have any books on gourd making?"
"Follow me," Sandy said. I did as I was told. We went into their office, and Sandy handed me a copy of, 'The Gourd Book." Here, we just got these in. Take it." I took it, after Sandy had shown me some very interesting pictures of gourds.
Then we went back to the front of the store, where Jon and Tony were visiting at the checkout counter. And, that's when I saw some J. Frank Dobie books on sale! I couldn't resist! I love J. Frank! I grabbed all three of his books, plus another book that Sandy recommended for us to read, about Big Foot Wallace, who T. is related to! After a fun, but short visit, because they were busy with customers, we left their store and came back home.
Kinky had called twice, when I checked the answering machine, so I called him. "Nance, can you come over? I need to talk to you!"
Three minutes later, after going over the river and through the woods—I was at the Lodge. Kinky greeted me at the gate, along with the Friedmans. I was so glad to see Chumley back at the ranch. Kinky had picked him up early this morning, and his tail was wagging wildly! He was glad to be home!
Kinky and I had a fun visit. We talked about the upcoming event with Jerry Jeff and Ramblin Jack, some ranch business, self publishing, and a few other current topics. Two and a half hours later, Trigger returned me to the rescue ranch.
Y'all have a great evening!
This morning, after walking another eight fast miles—Kinky called. He invited me to come over, but I couldn't because I had business to take care of. Then Tony comes inside the trailer, to tell me that Buttermilk is sick, again! "She won't start up. It's not the battery, it comes on when I turn the key. She tries to start, but the engine won't kick in. It's like she is not getting any gas. We just filled her up a few days ago. I don't know what's the matter with her." That was news—that I didn't want to hear.
"She's just old, like you and me," I said, trying to be positive. Then I went back to doing my paperwork. At eleven-forty-six, the phone rang, and I let Carlton take the call—I was busy. "Nancy, this is Sandy. Y'all need to come see us. And, tell Tony that we are glad that he didn't get hit by that crazy motorcyclist. Bye."
At one fifteen, Trigger, Tony and I left the rescue ranch—headed to Wolfmuellers Books. When we walked inside the bookstore, Sandy greeted us! Their store was filled with customers. We had a fun visit, and just as we were leaving, Sandy picked up a brochure and handed it to me. "Have y'all been to the Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show, across the street, at the Kerr Arts and Cultural Center?"
"No," I said. "A gourd show?"
"Yes, it is unbelievable!" Sandy replied. "Y'all have got to go see it! Go check it out now." Tony and I did as we were told. We left Wolfmueller's Books, crossed the street and entered the building hosting the gourd show.
Oh my gosh—I was blown away with the beautiful gourds and so was Tony! I couldn't believe they were gourds! We're talkin' beautiful pots and whimsical art! By the time Tone and I had admired every piece—I was in love with gourds, and wanted to try my hand, at making one! Then we left. "Tony, I wonder if I can use a watermelon or one of our future pumpkins?" I said, as we crossed the street. Tone just looked at me and smiled.
"Hi Sandy and Jon!" I said, as we walked inside. "We loved that gourd show, and thank you for telling us about it! Those gourds were awesome! I want to make one. Do y'all have any books on gourd making?"
"Follow me," Sandy said. I did as I was told. We went into their office, and Sandy handed me a copy of, 'The Gourd Book." Here, we just got these in. Take it." I took it, after Sandy had shown me some very interesting pictures of gourds.
Then we went back to the front of the store, where Jon and Tony were visiting at the checkout counter. And, that's when I saw some J. Frank Dobie books on sale! I couldn't resist! I love J. Frank! I grabbed all three of his books, plus another book that Sandy recommended for us to read, about Big Foot Wallace, who T. is related to! After a fun, but short visit, because they were busy with customers, we left their store and came back home.
Kinky had called twice, when I checked the answering machine, so I called him. "Nance, can you come over? I need to talk to you!"
Three minutes later, after going over the river and through the woods—I was at the Lodge. Kinky greeted me at the gate, along with the Friedmans. I was so glad to see Chumley back at the ranch. Kinky had picked him up early this morning, and his tail was wagging wildly! He was glad to be home!
Kinky and I had a fun visit. We talked about the upcoming event with Jerry Jeff and Ramblin Jack, some ranch business, self publishing, and a few other current topics. Two and a half hours later, Trigger returned me to the rescue ranch.
Y'all have a great evening!
Monday, May 11, 2009
I Can't Wait!
Part II. Continued... Well, I Lied, Again!
This morning, I decided to not exercise today, because I have walked over twenty-four miles, in the last three days, with my friend, Leslie Sansone and her buddies. Actually, I don't know Leslie, but after spending so much time with her—I feel like I know her.
This morning, I went over to the Lodge to visit with Kinky, and he had lots to tell me. First off, he told me that the tickets for the June 13th Ranch Round Up—were selling faster than hot cakes, and he is really excited about it! I can't wait to hear the great legendary Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Jeff Jeff Walker perform! They are two of Texas' favorite songwriters and musicians! I really hope that y'all can make this event, because it is going to be one fantastic concert, and a lot of fun! I can't wait!
Kinky and I then had a business meeting, and then we went outside to the Friedman Family Bone Orchard, and discussed his book that he is going to self publish, and my book that I am going to self publish! Since he is going to self publish and so am I, we talked about the possible names for his publishing company, and some possible names for my publishing company. Unfortunately, I can't tell y'all the names that we've come up with, yet, because they are still not set in stone.
When I returned to the rescue ranch, I did some paperwork and returned phone calls. Then I entered an Ellen Degeneres contest online! I entered the contest for two reasons. One, because of what my fortune cookie had predicted about me fixin' to be real lucky, and secondly because I am trying to raise the money, that it is going to cost me to publish my book! I really hope that I win! Wouldn't that be too cool!
Right after I had officially entered the contest, the phone rang—it was Kinky! "Nance, what are you and Tony doing for lunch? I've got to go to Kerrville, soon."
"Kinky, we were going to eat here, but lunch sounds like fun!" I said. Then we got into a friendly argument. "Wait, you're not wanting us to eat at that Mexican food place? I'm sorry, but I will not eat there—ever again."
"Nance," Kinky said. "There food is great!"
"No it's not!"
"How many times have you eaten there?"
"Two, too many," I answered, then we started laughing.
"Okay. We could eat at La Fours?" Kinky suggested.
"Sorry, they're closed on Mondays."
Kinky suggested two other restaurants, but I refused them both. "No Kinky, I don't care for their food, and the other place, because I don't like their waiter. He always tells us disgusting jokes, and then he invites himself to sit with us at our table, as we try to eat our meal and ignore him. Sorry."
"How about Luby's, Nance?" Kinky suggested. "Or do you have something against them, too?" Then he started laughing.
"Luby's is fine. What time?"
"Two o'clock, okay?"
"That's fine with me. See you in a little while. Bye."
Tone then walks into the 'Big Room' and says, "I'm hungry. Where and when are we going to meet Kinky for lunch?"
I told him, as his stomach loudly growled at me. "Here eat a banana," I suggested. Then I wrote the previous blog, before leaving for Kerrville.
"Kinky, it's Nance," I said. "We're running early. We just passed Albertsons."
"Me, too," Kinky said. "I'm heading to Luby's right now. Bye."
We were the first to get to Luby's, so we sat inside Trigger and listened to my iPod for a few minutes. Then we went inside and went through the serving line and then found us a table. I had just taken my first bite, when I saw Copper Love heading to our table. She put her purse down on a chair, and then she went to get her a plate of food, after we had said our hellos. Then Kinky arrived!
The four of us had a fun lunch—filled with laughter and many wisecracks! As soon as we were done eating, we paid our bills, and went outside for a short visit. Then it was time for us to depart. Here is a picture that I took inside Trigger, of Kinky and Mr. Green Jeans leaving the parking lot, followed by Copper and Ruby Tuesday!
Tony and I then went to Walmart for a few items. I found some adorable placemats and bought two of them for Outer Space. One for our new cabinet and one for the bench between our two captain chairs—with the best view.
When we got home, after we unpacked Trigger, I took the placemats into Outer Space, and made a few changes. I really like my Buddhapug there—it's perfect!
Y'all have a great evening!
This morning, I decided to not exercise today, because I have walked over twenty-four miles, in the last three days, with my friend, Leslie Sansone and her buddies. Actually, I don't know Leslie, but after spending so much time with her—I feel like I know her.
This morning, I went over to the Lodge to visit with Kinky, and he had lots to tell me. First off, he told me that the tickets for the June 13th Ranch Round Up—were selling faster than hot cakes, and he is really excited about it! I can't wait to hear the great legendary Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Jeff Jeff Walker perform! They are two of Texas' favorite songwriters and musicians! I really hope that y'all can make this event, because it is going to be one fantastic concert, and a lot of fun! I can't wait!
Kinky and I then had a business meeting, and then we went outside to the Friedman Family Bone Orchard, and discussed his book that he is going to self publish, and my book that I am going to self publish! Since he is going to self publish and so am I, we talked about the possible names for his publishing company, and some possible names for my publishing company. Unfortunately, I can't tell y'all the names that we've come up with, yet, because they are still not set in stone.
When I returned to the rescue ranch, I did some paperwork and returned phone calls. Then I entered an Ellen Degeneres contest online! I entered the contest for two reasons. One, because of what my fortune cookie had predicted about me fixin' to be real lucky, and secondly because I am trying to raise the money, that it is going to cost me to publish my book! I really hope that I win! Wouldn't that be too cool!
Right after I had officially entered the contest, the phone rang—it was Kinky! "Nance, what are you and Tony doing for lunch? I've got to go to Kerrville, soon."
"Kinky, we were going to eat here, but lunch sounds like fun!" I said. Then we got into a friendly argument. "Wait, you're not wanting us to eat at that Mexican food place? I'm sorry, but I will not eat there—ever again."
"Nance," Kinky said. "There food is great!"
"No it's not!"
"How many times have you eaten there?"
"Two, too many," I answered, then we started laughing.
"Okay. We could eat at La Fours?" Kinky suggested.
"Sorry, they're closed on Mondays."
Kinky suggested two other restaurants, but I refused them both. "No Kinky, I don't care for their food, and the other place, because I don't like their waiter. He always tells us disgusting jokes, and then he invites himself to sit with us at our table, as we try to eat our meal and ignore him. Sorry."
"How about Luby's, Nance?" Kinky suggested. "Or do you have something against them, too?" Then he started laughing.
"Luby's is fine. What time?"
"Two o'clock, okay?"
"That's fine with me. See you in a little while. Bye."
Tone then walks into the 'Big Room' and says, "I'm hungry. Where and when are we going to meet Kinky for lunch?"
I told him, as his stomach loudly growled at me. "Here eat a banana," I suggested. Then I wrote the previous blog, before leaving for Kerrville.
"Kinky, it's Nance," I said. "We're running early. We just passed Albertsons."
"Me, too," Kinky said. "I'm heading to Luby's right now. Bye."
We were the first to get to Luby's, so we sat inside Trigger and listened to my iPod for a few minutes. Then we went inside and went through the serving line and then found us a table. I had just taken my first bite, when I saw Copper Love heading to our table. She put her purse down on a chair, and then she went to get her a plate of food, after we had said our hellos. Then Kinky arrived!
The four of us had a fun lunch—filled with laughter and many wisecracks! As soon as we were done eating, we paid our bills, and went outside for a short visit. Then it was time for us to depart. Here is a picture that I took inside Trigger, of Kinky and Mr. Green Jeans leaving the parking lot, followed by Copper and Ruby Tuesday!
Tony and I then went to Walmart for a few items. I found some adorable placemats and bought two of them for Outer Space. One for our new cabinet and one for the bench between our two captain chairs—with the best view.
When we got home, after we unpacked Trigger, I took the placemats into Outer Space, and made a few changes. I really like my Buddhapug there—it's perfect!
Y'all have a great evening!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
We Are Family!
I have a new rule, that I made. When I am doing my daily five mile walk. I do not want to be disturbed, and I will not answer the phone, with the exceptions of four people—my sister, Cindy, my brother, Ronnie, Tony and Kinky.
Yesterday morning, right after I had started my brisk walking, the phone rang. "Hello, Nance. This is Cindy. I was wondering..." I paused Leslie and her gang, then I answered the phone.
"Hi Cindy!" I said, as I continued to walk in place, at the same pace, that Leslie had gotten us up to.
"What are you doing? You sound a little winded."
"I am," I huffed. "I'm in the middle of doing my five mile brisk walk. I just paused the DVD."
"I'm sorry..."
"No, I'm fine. What's going on?" I asked my sister, as I stomped around the 'big room.'
"I was thinking about coming out to see you today, but if you've got plans..."
"I would love to see you, Cindy! Come on out! I can't wait!..." After we got off of the phone, I pushed 'play' on the remote, and resumed my sweaty workout!
After I had completed my exercise session, I started a load of clothes to wash in Queen Bee. When Tony came inside, I told him about Cindy coming! He was excited about seeing her, and we readjusted our afternoon plans. It was no big deal.
Earlier that morning, during breakfast, Tone and I had decided to take Mama, my great, Great Pyrenees, to Hoegemeyers, because her ear was aching. We figured while Mama was being treated at the vet clinic, we would shop for groceries at H.E.B., and then we would pick her up, and come home.
Since I had suggested to Cindy, that she come here, and then we go into Kerrville, for a late lunch, our new plan was for Tony and Mama to ride in Buttermilk, and I would ride with Cindy, so we could visit a little longer. Tony would then drop Mama off and then meet us for lunch.
At twelve-thirty, the dogs started barking outside. I went out to the porch, and saw Cindy's car approaching the trailer! I then left the porch and went to go greet her. Talk about surprised! My brother, Ronnie gets out of the passenger side, and then Cindy! "Nance, I decided to call Ronnie, to see if he wanted to come with me. My gosh, you look great!" Cindy and I hugged, and then Ronnie and I hugged. I was so happy to see them! We are family, but we are also best friends!
Before going into Outer Space, I showed off the Space Ship to them. Cindy had seen it a few months back, but Ronnie had never seen it. And yes, he loved it, and could not believe how cool it was!
The four of us had a great visit in Outer Space, and we laughed so much—my back was was starting to ache! Here is a picture that Tony took of us:
Around three o'clock, we decided to go eat lunch in Kerrville. But, before we left the rescue ranch, Kermit took Cindy, Ronnie and me to Beckham's pen, for a short visit with him. They both thought he was really cute.
As we were returning to the trailer, I said, "Where would y'all like to eat in Kerrville with Tone and me?"
Ron shook his head, "I' don't know, Nance. Tony told me that he has to hurry up and get out of here, so he can take his mother somewhere. Maybe we should just visit here, a little while longer, and forget about eating lunch."
"What?" I asked. "Ron, Tony's mom is dead." Then I figured it out, and I started laughing! "Ron, Tony is going to take my dog, Mama, to the vet and drop her off. I am going to ride with y'all, and he will meet up with us."
"Nance, please don't tell Tony what I said about his mother."
"Don't worry, Ron, I won't, because I am going to blog about it!"
We had a great lunch in Kerrville, and we laughed all through our meal. At four-thirty, we hugged each other out in the parking lot, and then said our goodbyes. Cindy and Ronnie took off for Drippin' and Austin, and Tone and I headed to H.E.B.
I had so much fun yesterday! I wish that we lived closer. I love them so much! Tony and I are going to try to get away for twenty-four hours, real soon, so we can go visit them.
Earlier today, I posted the information for the upcoming Kinky Friedman Ranch Roundup on June 13th, starring Jerry Jeff Walker and Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Kinky and Little Jewford! I hope y'all can make the event—it will be a total blast!
Y'all have a great evening!
Yesterday morning, right after I had started my brisk walking, the phone rang. "Hello, Nance. This is Cindy. I was wondering..." I paused Leslie and her gang, then I answered the phone.
"Hi Cindy!" I said, as I continued to walk in place, at the same pace, that Leslie had gotten us up to.
"What are you doing? You sound a little winded."
"I am," I huffed. "I'm in the middle of doing my five mile brisk walk. I just paused the DVD."
"I'm sorry..."
"No, I'm fine. What's going on?" I asked my sister, as I stomped around the 'big room.'
"I was thinking about coming out to see you today, but if you've got plans..."
"I would love to see you, Cindy! Come on out! I can't wait!..." After we got off of the phone, I pushed 'play' on the remote, and resumed my sweaty workout!
After I had completed my exercise session, I started a load of clothes to wash in Queen Bee. When Tony came inside, I told him about Cindy coming! He was excited about seeing her, and we readjusted our afternoon plans. It was no big deal.
Earlier that morning, during breakfast, Tone and I had decided to take Mama, my great, Great Pyrenees, to Hoegemeyers, because her ear was aching. We figured while Mama was being treated at the vet clinic, we would shop for groceries at H.E.B., and then we would pick her up, and come home.
Since I had suggested to Cindy, that she come here, and then we go into Kerrville, for a late lunch, our new plan was for Tony and Mama to ride in Buttermilk, and I would ride with Cindy, so we could visit a little longer. Tony would then drop Mama off and then meet us for lunch.
At twelve-thirty, the dogs started barking outside. I went out to the porch, and saw Cindy's car approaching the trailer! I then left the porch and went to go greet her. Talk about surprised! My brother, Ronnie gets out of the passenger side, and then Cindy! "Nance, I decided to call Ronnie, to see if he wanted to come with me. My gosh, you look great!" Cindy and I hugged, and then Ronnie and I hugged. I was so happy to see them! We are family, but we are also best friends!
Before going into Outer Space, I showed off the Space Ship to them. Cindy had seen it a few months back, but Ronnie had never seen it. And yes, he loved it, and could not believe how cool it was!
The four of us had a great visit in Outer Space, and we laughed so much—my back was was starting to ache! Here is a picture that Tony took of us:
Around three o'clock, we decided to go eat lunch in Kerrville. But, before we left the rescue ranch, Kermit took Cindy, Ronnie and me to Beckham's pen, for a short visit with him. They both thought he was really cute.
As we were returning to the trailer, I said, "Where would y'all like to eat in Kerrville with Tone and me?"
Ron shook his head, "I' don't know, Nance. Tony told me that he has to hurry up and get out of here, so he can take his mother somewhere. Maybe we should just visit here, a little while longer, and forget about eating lunch."
"What?" I asked. "Ron, Tony's mom is dead." Then I figured it out, and I started laughing! "Ron, Tony is going to take my dog, Mama, to the vet and drop her off. I am going to ride with y'all, and he will meet up with us."
"Nance, please don't tell Tony what I said about his mother."
"Don't worry, Ron, I won't, because I am going to blog about it!"
We had a great lunch in Kerrville, and we laughed all through our meal. At four-thirty, we hugged each other out in the parking lot, and then said our goodbyes. Cindy and Ronnie took off for Drippin' and Austin, and Tone and I headed to H.E.B.
I had so much fun yesterday! I wish that we lived closer. I love them so much! Tony and I are going to try to get away for twenty-four hours, real soon, so we can go visit them.
Earlier today, I posted the information for the upcoming Kinky Friedman Ranch Roundup on June 13th, starring Jerry Jeff Walker and Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Kinky and Little Jewford! I hope y'all can make the event—it will be a total blast!
Y'all have a great evening!
Kinky Friedman's Ranch Roundup—June 13th With Jerry Jeff Walker and Ramblin' Jack Elliott!
I've got some great news! Yeah Kinky!
Kinky’s first Ranch Roundup, held on his private ranch last October, was labeled a huge success by all who were lucky enough to attend. Since then everyone has begged him to do it “one more time”. Well, the wait is over….Kinky has agreed to host another ranch roundup on June 13th, and this time his old friends Jerry Jeff Walker and Ramblin’ Jack Elliot will be performing too! Just like last time, there will be only one late afternoon performance at Kinky Friedman's private home, Echo Hill Ranch-- the much storied ranch featured in his mystery novels.
The event will feature:
Dinner with Kinky - Echo Hill Ranch dinner served (included in ticket price)
Guided tours of Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch
Self-guided nature walks at Echo Hill Ranch
Music by Jerry Jeff Walker, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot and Kinky Friedman with Little Jewford
A limited number of guest passes will go on sale after noon on April 18th. The price is $200 per person. This event is guaranteed to sell out quickly. Only confirmed guests will be admitted to Echo Hill or Utopia on the day of the event and no tickets will be sold at the gate. The number of guests is limited and the first Ranch Round up sold out in only a few days, so get your place on the guest list soon. To get on the guest list go here:
Kinky Friedman Ranch Roundup
A portion of the proceeds from Kinky's Ranch Roundup will benefit Kinky's favorite cause, the Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch. Utopia is a nonprofit no kill animal shelter that rescues abandoned and/or abused animals, nurtures them and places them with loving families.
Kinky’s first Ranch Roundup, held on his private ranch last October, was labeled a huge success by all who were lucky enough to attend. Since then everyone has begged him to do it “one more time”. Well, the wait is over….Kinky has agreed to host another ranch roundup on June 13th, and this time his old friends Jerry Jeff Walker and Ramblin’ Jack Elliot will be performing too! Just like last time, there will be only one late afternoon performance at Kinky Friedman's private home, Echo Hill Ranch-- the much storied ranch featured in his mystery novels.
The event will feature:
Dinner with Kinky - Echo Hill Ranch dinner served (included in ticket price)
Guided tours of Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch
Self-guided nature walks at Echo Hill Ranch
Music by Jerry Jeff Walker, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot and Kinky Friedman with Little Jewford
A limited number of guest passes will go on sale after noon on April 18th. The price is $200 per person. This event is guaranteed to sell out quickly. Only confirmed guests will be admitted to Echo Hill or Utopia on the day of the event and no tickets will be sold at the gate. The number of guests is limited and the first Ranch Round up sold out in only a few days, so get your place on the guest list soon. To get on the guest list go here:
Kinky Friedman Ranch Roundup
A portion of the proceeds from Kinky's Ranch Roundup will benefit Kinky's favorite cause, the Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch. Utopia is a nonprofit no kill animal shelter that rescues abandoned and/or abused animals, nurtures them and places them with loving families.
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