Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Wednesday, Go To Lake Clothes!
This morning, Cindy Lou Ruffino, sent me a few pictures of the wonderful dog, Bridgett Bardot, that she adopted from us last Wednesday, with Bridgett's new best friend, Mater! Cindy and her 'kids' went for a swim at Lake LBJ this morning, and they had a great time in the water! I love their outfits! Mater is the Boston and Bridgett is the drop dead gorgeious one! Besides Cindy Lou being a fantastic author, she can add clothes-dog to her list of many accomplishments! I can't wait for Kinky to see these pictures!
Save The Horses!
Yesterday, I received this from my friend, Paula Bacon, and I think we Texans need to help save our horses. Please call your representative today.
Hi! Good things are happening fast.. Our people in DC are saying we have an excellent opportunity enacting into law this new bill that criminalizes horse slaughter and aims particularly at the killer buyers. The Judiciary House committee hears it on Thursday the 31st. The Judiciary Comm. already supports the ban on horse slaughter and, the Chair Conyers (D) and the ranking member Burton (R) are the bill's sponsors, H.R. 6598.
Would you please make calls on Wednesday? Not just you but everyone in your household's name, your n'bors, relatives.If they are too busy you can call for them. Capitol Switchboard is 202-224-3121, ask for your Representative’s office. Polite and respectful but we are never going away until we have a federal ban on horse slaughter.
We have the votes once it reaches the floor in both the House and Senate, by a very wide margin. Please help get this done THIS session, this year...
To find out more about Paula, who was voted this month's Shining Star, go to Texas Humane Legislation Network
www.thln.com
Hi! Good things are happening fast.. Our people in DC are saying we have an excellent opportunity enacting into law this new bill that criminalizes horse slaughter and aims particularly at the killer buyers. The Judiciary House committee hears it on Thursday the 31st. The Judiciary Comm. already supports the ban on horse slaughter and, the Chair Conyers (D) and the ranking member Burton (R) are the bill's sponsors, H.R. 6598.
Would you please make calls on Wednesday? Not just you but everyone in your household's name, your n'bors, relatives.If they are too busy you can call for them. Capitol Switchboard is 202-224-3121, ask for your Representative’s office. Polite and respectful but we are never going away until we have a federal ban on horse slaughter.
We have the votes once it reaches the floor in both the House and Senate, by a very wide margin. Please help get this done THIS session, this year...
To find out more about Paula, who was voted this month's Shining Star, go to Texas Humane Legislation Network
www.thln.com
Monday, July 28, 2008
Mystery Guests In Outer Space!
This morning, around 9:45, a famous Baseball player and his lovely wife, went into Outer Space with Kinky, Tony and me! And we— launched into a fun conversation! It was a blast!
He and his wife are friends of Kinky’s. Kinky had invited them, last month, to come out to see our rescue ranch, because they are both big time animal lovers, and she is involved with several animal rescue groups.
After we had a great visit in Outer Space—Kinky, Tony and I gave them a tour of the rescue ranch, as his wife handed out treats to every dog and petted them. Our dogs loved her! Tony was on cloud nine, because he is and has always been, a big fan of this man and his team—so they talked baseball—while Kinky and I talked dogs with his wife.
Here’s a hint: He struck out Willie Mays on September 22, 1964, on his 18th birthday! He pitched a no-hitter on July 9, 1976 and in 2002, his team honored him and retired his number 49.
After the tour, we returned to Outer Space and visited, until it was time for Kinky to leave. He is doing the ‘O’Reilly Factor’ tonight at seven. He invited them to follow him up to Kerrville, and meet up at Wolfmuellers Books, so he could give them a copy of his new book, and then join him for lunch at Conchitas, around the corner from Wolfmuellers Books. They said yes!
A few minutes later, the caravan of two—drove away. Tony and I then skipped into the trailer to look at the pictures I had taken of Judy and the Houston Astros # 49—Larry Dierker! They are great people and they have promised to come back soon! I can’t wait! And yes—they loved Outer Space!
He and his wife are friends of Kinky’s. Kinky had invited them, last month, to come out to see our rescue ranch, because they are both big time animal lovers, and she is involved with several animal rescue groups.
After we had a great visit in Outer Space—Kinky, Tony and I gave them a tour of the rescue ranch, as his wife handed out treats to every dog and petted them. Our dogs loved her! Tony was on cloud nine, because he is and has always been, a big fan of this man and his team—so they talked baseball—while Kinky and I talked dogs with his wife.
Here’s a hint: He struck out Willie Mays on September 22, 1964, on his 18th birthday! He pitched a no-hitter on July 9, 1976 and in 2002, his team honored him and retired his number 49.
After the tour, we returned to Outer Space and visited, until it was time for Kinky to leave. He is doing the ‘O’Reilly Factor’ tonight at seven. He invited them to follow him up to Kerrville, and meet up at Wolfmuellers Books, so he could give them a copy of his new book, and then join him for lunch at Conchitas, around the corner from Wolfmuellers Books. They said yes!
A few minutes later, the caravan of two—drove away. Tony and I then skipped into the trailer to look at the pictures I had taken of Judy and the Houston Astros # 49—Larry Dierker! They are great people and they have promised to come back soon! I can’t wait! And yes—they loved Outer Space!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Finger Lickin' Good—Almost!
Well, I kinda hate to say this, but I had another great day! It started out with Tony and me drinking our Super Smoothies in Outer Space! Then he went to work, and I did some paperwork in Outer Space. While Kinky was driving The Friedmans to Kerrville.
Actually, Kinky was taking Mr. Magoo, who wasn’t feeling to good—to Hoegemeyers, and the other Friedmans just wanted to go along for the ride. Kinky called me from that Orange restaurant to tell me that his friends Julia and Benné were coming out to the rescue ranch, so Benné could adopt a dog! And, The Friedmans were at Hoegemeyers, keeping Gooie company, while he was having breakfast with Max Swafford. We decided to meet at the rescue ranch around two o’clock for the adoption.
At two o’clock sharp, Kinky, Julia and Benné arrived at the rescue ranch! We all visited in Outer Space for a while and they loved it! Then I gave them a tour of the trailer and they loved it, too! Then it was time to go meet the dogs.
Kinky went back to the Lodge, to get some fried chicken, so he and Toto and the rest of my bunch, could have a picnic on our front porch. So, he took off. Tony and I showed them all of our dogs. Benné was considering Kahlua, Bobbie Nelson, Honey, Rocket Man, Blue Pearl and Lucy Lieu, until she met—Red Sky! “Oh, this is the one!” Benné said. “Red Sky just stole my heart! He is absolutely beautiful. This is the one that I want to adopt.”
Another, love at first sight deal! Tony, Julia, Kinky and I were thrilled for Red Sky! Red Sky was fixing to have a great life, for the second time! He had been adopted on June 26th to some good friends of ours, but unfortunately, it didn’t work out, because he was a chicken murderer, so he came back to us. Oh dear! I forgot to tell Benné that!
Benné wanted to spend some time with Red Sky, so Tony stayed with her, and Kinky, Julia and I returned to the trailer to have a fried chicken picnic, on the front porch, with my dogs. It was finger lickin’ good—Kinky nearly lost a finger—thanks to old Thunder. To put it on a bumper sticker—my dogs ate it up! They love Kinky picnics!
Tony and Benné returned just as the picnic ended, so we all went back into Outer Space and visited some more. And yes, there was much laughter. Before leaving, Benné filled out the adoption forms, and then we took off to go get Red Sky.
Red Sky was a little nervous, but quickly calmed down, by the time we reached Benné’s car. After she gave Red Sky some water in a dish—Tony loaded Red Sky into the back seat and then we all hugged and said our goodbyes—then everyone drove away. Here’s a picture of new best friends—Red Sky and Benné! I love it!
Actually, Kinky was taking Mr. Magoo, who wasn’t feeling to good—to Hoegemeyers, and the other Friedmans just wanted to go along for the ride. Kinky called me from that Orange restaurant to tell me that his friends Julia and Benné were coming out to the rescue ranch, so Benné could adopt a dog! And, The Friedmans were at Hoegemeyers, keeping Gooie company, while he was having breakfast with Max Swafford. We decided to meet at the rescue ranch around two o’clock for the adoption.
At two o’clock sharp, Kinky, Julia and Benné arrived at the rescue ranch! We all visited in Outer Space for a while and they loved it! Then I gave them a tour of the trailer and they loved it, too! Then it was time to go meet the dogs.
Kinky went back to the Lodge, to get some fried chicken, so he and Toto and the rest of my bunch, could have a picnic on our front porch. So, he took off. Tony and I showed them all of our dogs. Benné was considering Kahlua, Bobbie Nelson, Honey, Rocket Man, Blue Pearl and Lucy Lieu, until she met—Red Sky! “Oh, this is the one!” Benné said. “Red Sky just stole my heart! He is absolutely beautiful. This is the one that I want to adopt.”
Another, love at first sight deal! Tony, Julia, Kinky and I were thrilled for Red Sky! Red Sky was fixing to have a great life, for the second time! He had been adopted on June 26th to some good friends of ours, but unfortunately, it didn’t work out, because he was a chicken murderer, so he came back to us. Oh dear! I forgot to tell Benné that!
Benné wanted to spend some time with Red Sky, so Tony stayed with her, and Kinky, Julia and I returned to the trailer to have a fried chicken picnic, on the front porch, with my dogs. It was finger lickin’ good—Kinky nearly lost a finger—thanks to old Thunder. To put it on a bumper sticker—my dogs ate it up! They love Kinky picnics!
Tony and Benné returned just as the picnic ended, so we all went back into Outer Space and visited some more. And yes, there was much laughter. Before leaving, Benné filled out the adoption forms, and then we took off to go get Red Sky.
Red Sky was a little nervous, but quickly calmed down, by the time we reached Benné’s car. After she gave Red Sky some water in a dish—Tony loaded Red Sky into the back seat and then we all hugged and said our goodbyes—then everyone drove away. Here’s a picture of new best friends—Red Sky and Benné! I love it!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Some Like It Hot!
This morning, while Tony, John and Aaron were outside working, I decided to watch the video that came with my latest purchase—a Vita-Mix machine and I was blown away!
For anyone who is not familiar with the Vita-Mix machine, it is a turbo charged blender. It is for making healthy smoothies, desserts, sauces, soups. It also cooks and can even knead bread dough in three to four minutes! I love it!
Our friends,Drew and Renee, told us about it, a few weeks ago, and they swear by it! Drew said a cuss word, when he was proudly showing off, their Vita-Mix machine to us. Drew told us that they drink a smoothie in the morning, eat a regular meal for lunch, and then they drink another smoothie for dinner, and it has changed their lives and improved their health drastically.
When we came back to the rescue ranch, I went online and purchased one for us! And, I must confess—I tracked it, too. In fact, I tracked it so well, that Tony and I were standing at the gate when it arrived!
As soon as Tony had our Vita-Mix out of the box, I pulled out my organic vegetables and fruits and we began chunking them into the large pitcher! When we were finished loading our organic crop, Tony turned on the machine for fifteen seconds. Voila—we had the best tasting, healthiest smoothie—on this planet! We loved our drinks and our Vita-Mix machine!
The ingredients we used for our first smoothies were: organic blueberries, strawberries, black berries, orange, avocado, apple, banana, pear, bell pepper, spinach, carrots, plum, flax seed, lemon grass and ginger, along with rice soy milk, dry powdered protein, and pomegranate juice! I know It doesn’t sound tasty, but it was absolutely delicious and extremely healthy! And, John will vouch for that, too! He couldn't believe it tasted so good.
As soon as we had consumed our Super Smoothies, I phoned Drew and Renee to thank them for telling us about the magic machine and how much we already loved ours. Then I sat down and quickly thumbed through the pages of their great cookbook. Then I went back to work—cutting out and pasting labels on my latest Publishers Clearinghouse forms.
I know this is starting to sound like a commercial for Vita-Mix, but it isn’t. So, this morning after watching the informative video about Vita-Mix, I took Jaws, that’s what I named our mighty machine, into Outer Space, to make some healthy salsa. I then went back to the kitchen to get the ingredients and then returned to Outer Space.
It took less than two minutes to prepare and the salsa was delicious! Tony loves it, and so does Kinky! This is my newest recipe, and for the very first time—I didn’t steal it from anyone! I hope that you will give it a try.
Cousin Nancy’s
Outer Space Salsa
Created on July 26, 2008 in Outer Space
Ingredients:
1 Can of organic peeled tomatoes - 14.5 oz.
1 Can of organic tomato paste - 8 oz.
1 Can of organic green chiles - 4 oz.
1 large jalapeno (Smokin’ Dave's Jalapenos)
1/4 of a medium sized organic onion
Add Alessi Sea Salt to taste
Combine all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender or your blender. Blend for 4 seconds or more if you don’t own a Vita-Mix machine. Enjoy!
P.S. Soon, we will be eating from Tony’s organic heirloom garden and I can’t wait! And, I have nearly finished reading Cindy Lou Ruffino’s book, ‘Out of the Texas Mist' and I love it as much as I love Jaws! Have a great Saturday night!
For anyone who is not familiar with the Vita-Mix machine, it is a turbo charged blender. It is for making healthy smoothies, desserts, sauces, soups. It also cooks and can even knead bread dough in three to four minutes! I love it!
Our friends,Drew and Renee, told us about it, a few weeks ago, and they swear by it! Drew said a cuss word, when he was proudly showing off, their Vita-Mix machine to us. Drew told us that they drink a smoothie in the morning, eat a regular meal for lunch, and then they drink another smoothie for dinner, and it has changed their lives and improved their health drastically.
When we came back to the rescue ranch, I went online and purchased one for us! And, I must confess—I tracked it, too. In fact, I tracked it so well, that Tony and I were standing at the gate when it arrived!
As soon as Tony had our Vita-Mix out of the box, I pulled out my organic vegetables and fruits and we began chunking them into the large pitcher! When we were finished loading our organic crop, Tony turned on the machine for fifteen seconds. Voila—we had the best tasting, healthiest smoothie—on this planet! We loved our drinks and our Vita-Mix machine!
The ingredients we used for our first smoothies were: organic blueberries, strawberries, black berries, orange, avocado, apple, banana, pear, bell pepper, spinach, carrots, plum, flax seed, lemon grass and ginger, along with rice soy milk, dry powdered protein, and pomegranate juice! I know It doesn’t sound tasty, but it was absolutely delicious and extremely healthy! And, John will vouch for that, too! He couldn't believe it tasted so good.
As soon as we had consumed our Super Smoothies, I phoned Drew and Renee to thank them for telling us about the magic machine and how much we already loved ours. Then I sat down and quickly thumbed through the pages of their great cookbook. Then I went back to work—cutting out and pasting labels on my latest Publishers Clearinghouse forms.
I know this is starting to sound like a commercial for Vita-Mix, but it isn’t. So, this morning after watching the informative video about Vita-Mix, I took Jaws, that’s what I named our mighty machine, into Outer Space, to make some healthy salsa. I then went back to the kitchen to get the ingredients and then returned to Outer Space.
It took less than two minutes to prepare and the salsa was delicious! Tony loves it, and so does Kinky! This is my newest recipe, and for the very first time—I didn’t steal it from anyone! I hope that you will give it a try.
Cousin Nancy’s
Outer Space Salsa
Created on July 26, 2008 in Outer Space
Ingredients:
1 Can of organic peeled tomatoes - 14.5 oz.
1 Can of organic tomato paste - 8 oz.
1 Can of organic green chiles - 4 oz.
1 large jalapeno (Smokin’ Dave's Jalapenos)
1/4 of a medium sized organic onion
Add Alessi Sea Salt to taste
Combine all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender or your blender. Blend for 4 seconds or more if you don’t own a Vita-Mix machine. Enjoy!
P.S. Soon, we will be eating from Tony’s organic heirloom garden and I can’t wait! And, I have nearly finished reading Cindy Lou Ruffino’s book, ‘Out of the Texas Mist' and I love it as much as I love Jaws! Have a great Saturday night!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The Purple Pair!
Yesterday was once again, great! Cindy Lou Ruffino and her friend, Sharon H. drove down for a visit and also so Cindy Lou could give Kinky, Tony and me a copy of her new book, Out of the Texas Mist! They arrived around ten-thirty, and we had a wonderful visit, in Outer Space, for several hours! As usual, there was plenty of laughter, too.
After our visit, Tony and I gave them our grand tour of the trailer. Sharon loved our trailer, especially the painted rugs on the floor. Also, our dogs fell in love with Cindy Lou and Sharon and would not leave them alone—until we left the trailer to show them the rescue ranch, but more importantly— Bridgett Bardot.
Cindy Lou had seen Bridgett on our web site: utopiarescue.com and she was pretty certain that she wanted to adopt Bridgett and take her home! Her Boston Terrier, Mater, needed a companion!
While Tony showed them the ranch, I stayed behind, to fill out the adoption forms on Bridgett, just in case Cindy Lou wanted to adopt her. When I filled out the adoption form, I had my fingers crossed, and that made it very difficult for me to write legibly—but it was worth it and sorta readable!
When I met up with them, Bridgett was licking Cindy Lou’s face! They were best friends and even wearing matching outfits—purple shirt—purple collar! “I want her!” Cindy Lou said.
“That’s fantastic, but remember, if it doesn’t work out—we will gladly take her back,” I said.
“Oh no,” Cindy Lou said. “Adopting Bridgett Bardot is a lifetime commitment. She won’t be coming back.”
Cindy Lou quickly filled out the adoption contract, and then it was time for them to leave. When she loaded up Bridgett Bardot into Sharon’s van—Bridgett quickly sat down on the back seat—and she was ready to go! Goodbye rescue ranch!
We then said our goodbyes, hugged each other, and then they drove away, with one very happy dog in the back seat! Tony and I were thrilled with the adoption! This is a picture I took of Bridgett Bardot a few months ago.
I have just started reading Cindy Lou’s book, Out of the Texas Mist and I am having trouble putting it down! It’s a great mystery and Kinky, her hero, is a character in it, too, which even makes it more fun to read! Cindy Lou is a great writer and I love her voice. I feel like I am right there with her and Kinky.
The ISBN is: 1-60563-916-8 and you can order it from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble or go to cindylouruffino.com
I must go now, to return a few phone calls, and then I plan to hopefully, finish Out of the Texas Mist tonight!
P.S. IT HAS BEEN RAINING HERE ALL DAY!!!!! YEAH!
After our visit, Tony and I gave them our grand tour of the trailer. Sharon loved our trailer, especially the painted rugs on the floor. Also, our dogs fell in love with Cindy Lou and Sharon and would not leave them alone—until we left the trailer to show them the rescue ranch, but more importantly— Bridgett Bardot.
Cindy Lou had seen Bridgett on our web site: utopiarescue.com and she was pretty certain that she wanted to adopt Bridgett and take her home! Her Boston Terrier, Mater, needed a companion!
While Tony showed them the ranch, I stayed behind, to fill out the adoption forms on Bridgett, just in case Cindy Lou wanted to adopt her. When I filled out the adoption form, I had my fingers crossed, and that made it very difficult for me to write legibly—but it was worth it and sorta readable!
When I met up with them, Bridgett was licking Cindy Lou’s face! They were best friends and even wearing matching outfits—purple shirt—purple collar! “I want her!” Cindy Lou said.
“That’s fantastic, but remember, if it doesn’t work out—we will gladly take her back,” I said.
“Oh no,” Cindy Lou said. “Adopting Bridgett Bardot is a lifetime commitment. She won’t be coming back.”
Cindy Lou quickly filled out the adoption contract, and then it was time for them to leave. When she loaded up Bridgett Bardot into Sharon’s van—Bridgett quickly sat down on the back seat—and she was ready to go! Goodbye rescue ranch!
We then said our goodbyes, hugged each other, and then they drove away, with one very happy dog in the back seat! Tony and I were thrilled with the adoption! This is a picture I took of Bridgett Bardot a few months ago.
I have just started reading Cindy Lou’s book, Out of the Texas Mist and I am having trouble putting it down! It’s a great mystery and Kinky, her hero, is a character in it, too, which even makes it more fun to read! Cindy Lou is a great writer and I love her voice. I feel like I am right there with her and Kinky.
The ISBN is: 1-60563-916-8 and you can order it from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble or go to cindylouruffino.com
I must go now, to return a few phone calls, and then I plan to hopefully, finish Out of the Texas Mist tonight!
P.S. IT HAS BEEN RAINING HERE ALL DAY!!!!! YEAH!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Every Dog Deserves A Kid!
Today has started out great! At eleven o’clock, Anna E. had an appointment to come out to possibly adopt one of our dogs. She told me about her elderly dog, and she was looking for a dog to be a companion to her, and her children. I took Anna and her kids straight to Ringo’s pen! When we walked up, Ringo’s tail was wagging ninety miles an hour! It was love at first sight for them and him! I loved it!
John helped us get into Ringo’s pen, and it was a match made in heaven! The young children wanted Ringo and so did Anna! “ I have one question to ask you. Ringo, wants to know if y’all have air conditioning?” I said.
“Yes,” Anna said. “And, we have a doggie door, too, and my son just told me twenty minutess ago—that the Beatles are his new favorite band.”
“Then we’ve got us an adoption!” I said. “Congratulations Ringo Starr! Today’s your day!” Ringo knew that he was being adopted! He was smiling and his tail was wagging so fast, I was scared that he might stir up a Texas dust storm! “Let me go to the trailer and get the adoption papers. I’ll be right back.
I drove Kermit up to the trailer. The Beatles were singing 'Give Peace A Chance' on my ipod Bose idock! I wrote up the adoption contract, and by the time I went back outside—John was taking pictures of them with Ringo. I wished that I had thought to bring my camera. Anna loaded up Ringo into a fancy crate in her luxurious SUV and then drove away.
I was so happy for Ringo. He really lucked out—he got three kids! I'm calling Kinky!
P.S. Thank you, Dr. Sam H.—for rescuing Ringo up in Johnson City, last summer! He has finally found his family!
John helped us get into Ringo’s pen, and it was a match made in heaven! The young children wanted Ringo and so did Anna! “ I have one question to ask you. Ringo, wants to know if y’all have air conditioning?” I said.
“Yes,” Anna said. “And, we have a doggie door, too, and my son just told me twenty minutess ago—that the Beatles are his new favorite band.”
“Then we’ve got us an adoption!” I said. “Congratulations Ringo Starr! Today’s your day!” Ringo knew that he was being adopted! He was smiling and his tail was wagging so fast, I was scared that he might stir up a Texas dust storm! “Let me go to the trailer and get the adoption papers. I’ll be right back.
I drove Kermit up to the trailer. The Beatles were singing 'Give Peace A Chance' on my ipod Bose idock! I wrote up the adoption contract, and by the time I went back outside—John was taking pictures of them with Ringo. I wished that I had thought to bring my camera. Anna loaded up Ringo into a fancy crate in her luxurious SUV and then drove away.
I was so happy for Ringo. He really lucked out—he got three kids! I'm calling Kinky!
P.S. Thank you, Dr. Sam H.—for rescuing Ringo up in Johnson City, last summer! He has finally found his family!
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