Texas Fall/Winter thread!

[pacerron]

Ron, that wasp nest just brings one thing to mind. Theres an old saying my Mom used on me to teach me how NOT to make plurals of some words. "Waspes build nestes, out westes, on postes as big as my fistes." That nest is definitely bigger than my "fistes," maybe even two times as big. Must be some of those imported "waspes" from west Texas.:laughing:

Jim,
Great pictures of you and family. Be sure to get all generations together for pictures.
I think I told you when we were discussing family ties that both my grandfathers and all great grandparents had already
passed when I was born so I missed a very important part of my development.

The outer hornets nest was more the size of a black angus bull's head and the combs the size of a human head.
The bald face hornet is a member of the Wasp, s, es, eses group but is very non aggressive if left alone,
but if one is in trouble a scent goes out that brings the others for a strong attack.

 

[pacerron]

Well, for one thing, neither bindian nor I live there!

There ya go. :thumbsup:

Beauty, brains, charm, and a great cook all in one package.
Sounds like my wonderful wife of 49 years and counting.

 

[Lou66]

Home is where the heart is.. Be it for a week or lifetime.. It's where you hang your hat and you are known and respected for your good deeds, wisdom and the love of your family and friends.. It would be nice to live where the sun shine all the time and it rains only when it is needed.. Weather doesn't make a home,, it's family and friends.. It can be far west Texas or downtown Dallas,, if you feel at home then you maybe.:2cents:. Lou

 

[jinman]

A snapshot of this county:

Lee County population: Average - 26 people per square mile. In town of course more out here about 2.

Don, I think you left out one fact on Lee County:

No - All county roads paved

I just had to rub it in since my road just got paved.

 

[jinman]

Jim,
He is a cutie papootie. I love the Gobble Gobble Gobble shirt he has on.

Thanks, one of my daughter's favorite things to call people is "turkey butt." So, is there any doubt who bought that outfit for Noah? Look at what is on the seat of his britches. :laughing:

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

My aunt and uncle were born and raised in south Texas. After WWII, he got offered a job in Casper Wyoming. He worked and they raised their kids there for about 40 years. When he retired, he told my aunt they were moving back to Texas. She asked "Why?" He replied, "Because I'm not living the rest of my life cold, cooped up for 6 months of the year and having to dig my way out of my front door." They left behind a vast circle of friends, family, grandchildren, church, various organizations, and everything else.

That was back about 1984 or so. They are both still alive today. Frail, but living. I wonder if the warmth contributed to their health?

PS, It is fun to see you folks' grandkids knowing that they bring a bunch of sunshine to your lives.

 

[farmgirl19]

There ya go. :thumbsup:

Beauty, brains, charm, and a great cook all in one package.
Sounds like my wonderful wife of 49 years and counting.

If you are smart, pacerron, you'll hang on to that one! :thumbsup:

It sounds like Lou and I will have a reason to drink a toast to help y'all celebrate 50! :drink:

 

[txdon]

Don, I think you left out one fact on Lee County:

No - All county roads paved

I just had to rub it in since my road just got paved.

Jim the county won that round. It's been a lot better since I traded in the Prius for an AWD Subaru. I don't have to worry about meeting another vehicle and have to back up for half a mile. I can actually get out of the established ruts.

Lou, I took your suggestion about the 5 ton electric log splitter and ordered one today from Harbor Freight. It was a new model without much info, not even a picture:
5 ton Log Splitter
But since the regular price is $349 I figure they would all be about the same. Besides it was on sale for $279 and with the 25% off coupon it dropped to $209 add taxes and freight it settled at about $237. I already have a stack of post oak logs to split and will review it hopefully next week. Thanks for the suggestion, I know my shoulder thanks you.

 

[bindian]

Well, for one thing, neither bindian nor I live there!

Thank God. :cloud9:
hugs, Brandi:us-texas::cowgirl:

 

[bindian]

Thanks, one of my daughter's favorite things to call people is "turkey butt." So, is there any doubt who bought that outfit for Noah? Look at what is on the seat of his britches. :laughing:

Jim,
So do Turkey butts run in the family?
hugs, Brandi

 

[bindian]

I understand your thoughts and have had them all including painful joints when the weather changes and "cabin fever" when it is too cold/icy to work outside long.
I have lived many places for a couple year time periods, that when you go there on a vacation look so great and make you think, wow... this would be a great place to live.
But....You really have to live in a place for a year or two to experience what it is like as far as overall environment/weather, living costs, taxes, facilities, and people.
I sometimes recall a statement from a University prof during my first time living away from home many years ago. Something like... you all are excited about the new people you are meeting and socializing with from all over the world and learning about their homes and lifestyles. But it is a proven fact that the majority of you will marry a girl from your hometown or from a town/location that has a similar environment, morals, and values that you grew up in and be most comfortable living and raising your children in a similar place. My wife and I fit in that group and have no desire to move again.
Whatever you do, I wish you happiness and good health in your senior years.

I get aches and pains in my right knee and right foot (both prior surgeries) when a blue norther is due. Major rain storms bring on a little ache also. I really can imagine what cold long months few like. We get it only a few days of real cold at a time.
hugs, Brandi

 

[pacerron]

I get aches and pains in my right knee and right foot (both prior surgeries) when a blue norther is due. Major rain storms bring on a little ache also. I really can imagine what cold long months few like. We get it only a few days of real cold at a time.
hugs, Brandi

Gee Whiz,
I thought you were promoting Texas. :confused3:
The joint pain is only when the weather is changing, not constantly. It has to do with the barometric pressure changing.
Our weather is really not that bad in the winter anymore. It will be 50 tomorrow and 58 Wednesday. I was sitting on the porch today drinking coffee
with no coat on watching a deer hunter removing his coat up on a deer stand because it was too hot.
Not a lot of snow in the recent winters either. I didn't have to blade off snow at all last year and so far not this year.
Folks up here that like to winter in Florida usually don't go till after Christmas and come back before tax time.

We just like to complain about the weather to keep others from wanting to move here.
And thank God, you don't live here. Just kidding, really. Good looking women are always welcome everywhere :thumbsup:

I think everyone complains about the weather no matter where they live since weather predictions tend to be different than what we get.
If the current day weather forecasters, with all their fancy scientific instruments, would just learn to go outside, look around and smell the air they would be a lot more accurate.
I really don't like it too hot or too cold.
We lived in the Sacramento valley where it never rained and it got boring. Spent our off time up around Lake Tahoe,the American River Canyon, and further north along the coast to keep cooler and keep from going nuts. Never saw Johnny Cash around Folsom though.
People complained about the weather there.
Lived at Myrtle Beach, actually on the base, but the local people complained about the weather there, too.
1505's were the UOD year round. In the summer you had to shower and change twice a day. Kids were always sick with some bug.
The pinching/stinging/biting bugs were so thick the spray trucks ran everyday/night.
Just a couple examples, but you get the point.
If all we have to complain about is the weather, we are very blessed!

 

[NativeSon]

Don, I think you left out one fact on Lee County:

No - All county roads paved

I just had to rub it in since my road just got paved.

Jim now thinks he lives on the interstate.

Charlie

 

[Western]

Jim now thinks he lives on the interstate.

Charlie

Charlie, I think your right, heard on the scanner " old guy on road roller skating and blocking traffic!"

 

[lostcreekranch]

Here is the inventory list for the Richie Bros. Auction in Ft Worth Dec. 4-5.

https://www.rbauction.com/search?id...zPUxvdE51bWJlcnwwfHxMb3ROdW1iZXJNb2RpZmllcnww

 

[jinman]

Jim,
So do Turkey butts run in the family?
hugs, Brandi

Yes! And let me be so bold as to say that I think they appear in every family. It's rather endemic to being Texan, don't you think?:laughing:

 

[jinman]

Charlie, I think your right, heard on the scanner " old guy on road roller skating and blocking traffic!"

I was NOT roller skating. I was tryin' to lay out all my hoses and roll them up for winter storage. I left half the road for people to drive on. I don't know why they were complaining. :laughing:.

 

[bindian]

thank God, you don't live here.

I agree.:thumbsup:
hugs, Brandi

 

[NativeSon]

I was NOT roller skating. I was tryin' to lay out all my hoses and roll them up for winter storage. I left half the road for people to drive on. I don't know why they were complaining. :laughing:.

And it keeps the hoses nice and clean so you don't get your hands dirty and muddy. And the ones that were complaining were the ones that wanted to exceed the speed limit on a country road,

Charlie

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Jim,
So do Turkey butts run in the family?
hugs, Brandi

My wife makes me throw all the innerds, neck, and turkey butt away when I roast one...