Creating a Lake

[patrick_g]

Now that the waters have been tested, I can safely stick a toe in...

Eddie, I'm sure glad to read that you are doing OK (or better.)

Best of luck in your future endeavors (and current ones too.)

Pat

 

[Brahmus]

but lacking in certain people/social skills/graces

Good to know I'm not alone on this one....

 

[patrick_g]

Originally Posted by patrick_g

"but lacking in certain people/social skills/graces..."

Good to know I'm not alone on this one.... (Brahmus)

Brahmus, how come I never see you at the meetings? You know the ones that go like, "Hi, my name is Patrick and I'm a tech weenie/geek social cripple!

We need a few more voices in the acapella (acapela? take your pick Latin or Italian spelling) choir for when we sing our theme song, "I'm just a poor boy whose intentions are good, Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood!"

Pat

 

[Brahmus]

When I meet someone it usually goes like this. Hello, my name is Jace, I have no social filter so please don't take anything personal, I really am a nice person.

 

[PAGUY]

Well Eddie as you know I'm the one that just jumps right in and asks the important questions.(LOL) I read thru the thread you recommended and I must say I'm proud of you my cyber-brother. I'm 61 and have yet to figure out how women think. There is no doubt that the book title - Men are from Mars and women are from Venus - says it all. The $64,000 question is - Are women ever truly happy?. I presently have two women in my life (both divorcees) and can't figure out what they are thinking. One bought a brand new house and doesn't have a job. The other couldn't afford the house that she got in the divorce so she is renting and has issues. #1 contacted me after 14 yrs since I had seen her. #2 I friended on Facebook after seeing her pic in the local paper. Our first contact was when she called me on the phone one evening and we were on the phone till 1:30AM. Bottom line is do I need the baggage that both bring to the table when I've been doing just fine being a bachelor.

My advice is take your time and enjoy being a woman's knight in shining armor before you become their security blanket.

My apologies to the women out there. I know I come across sounding like a chauvinistic pig but I call them as I see them after all I'm a martian. LOL

 

[patrick_g]

PAGUY, I have been married one time. I have been married for 46+ years. I assure you we men will never actually understand women. Even when you think you have it figured out, you are deluding yourself, the understanding is an illusion.

Sure, there are a few simple facets we can all grasp, little things like the approach to a problem where we guys want to find a solution and apply it while the ladies want to discuss it.

If for some reason my wife were to be eliminated through accident or disease (divorce is pretty unlikely after 46 years) I'm pretty sure I WOULD NOT be in a hurry to find a replacement, if at all.

I have watched others rush to get married again and get it wrong more often than getting it right. Nowadays with little or no social stigma attached to living together out of wedlock, I'd counsel anyone to take their time and be dead certain. Sure, after a while a companion to share with could be quite nice but... I like to think I would make haste slowly.

Pat

 

[bindian]

The $64,000 question is - Are women ever truly happy?.

PAGUY,
I am happy when I am on my $38,000 Big RED Beast. I get unhappy when the fuel gauge is approaching empty.
hugs, Brandi

 

[EddieWalker]

Who would have thought a thread on building a lake would end up discussing social skills? You guys are GREAT!!!!!!

Eddie

 

[patrick_g]

Eddie, it is even more surprising that nothing has come up regarding magic conveyor belts preventing an airplane from taking off. Of course at Lake Maribou (I just love the sound of that) it would have to be a float plane and an opposing water current, like a heavy overflow.

Pat

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Back to hogs, as I've said before, they are proven fawn killers. Take 'em out, trap 'em, cook and eat what you can and feed the buzzards the rest.

 

[tony Cecil]

Who would have thought a thread on building a lake would end up discussing social skills? You guys are GREAT!!!!!!

Eddie

It`l take a year, and you have alot of friends Tony

 

[looknlearn]

I just finished reading through this whole thread in about 3 days. It is like a novel. Just as gripping as a one, too.
Eddie, I admire you. I have great ideas but I lack much ambition and very few of my projects ever get done. (although many were started)

I am glad to see that the lake turned out VERY well. Sorry that other things didn't turn out so well. As others have said "Keep looking forward" (In the context of life. Not in operating a tractor )

 

[EddieWalker]

Thank you. I'm still surprised at how nice Lake Marabou looks. I was mowing around it the other day and kept thinking how lucky I am to live here.

Three days of reading must have really been something. I do wish there was a way to change the pictures so they were open all the time, like they are now, but it is what it is.

Eddie

 

[tony Cecil]

Hi Eddie

Just wondering ? `How You Doing` been a while since you posted, and a cold from is coming in a week or so Tony

 

[EddieWalker]

Tony,

I'm doing good. Lake Marabou is getting low, but she's also doing good. I took a couple pictures this morning.

Does anybody know their turtles? and what this migh be?

Eddie

 

[bindian]

Tony,

I'm doing good. Lake Marabou is getting low, but she's also doing good. I took a couple pictures this morning.

Does anybody know their turtles? and what this migh be?

Eddie

That is a Target Turtle.:laughing: Turtles are all in the Target species around here. It looks like a Red Ear (Land) Turpin, but it is hard to say at that distance.
hugs, Brandi

 

[hobie]

Eddie, Just a quick hello from another fan. This thread is one of my favorite books! Glad things are going better for you these days. No idea on the turtle, but I love to see those pics! All the best, Brian

 

[scopx]

Have stumbled upon this thread this morning and hit only the high spots due to length. Will go back and review when eyes not complaining.
The initial photos at the beginning would indicate that maybe you are somewhat close to the Sabine River (swamp-red clay). There are a lot of critters running up and down there.
I have some property about 3 miles away from Sabine river in Wood Cty not too far from Rains county line and have not been bothered by wild hog.
Way back in wife's family history, it is documented where loser of "dispute" was "fed" to the hogs-Texas' early form of rendering justice in expeditious manner.

A good read is a publication by the State of Texas is, "Texas Water Rights" (or something similar) provides some interesting "laws" and interpretations. One can Google it.

Tom

 

[EddieWalker]

I was sitting in my Mule the other night, watching the sun set and trying to get a nice picture. This has become something that I enjoy doing and just love to see the reflection of the sky on the water when there is a lot of color.

While sitting there, a beaver walked across the dam and into the water. At first, I was too stunned to realize what it was. I got off a couple quick, and kind of blurry pictures of it walking, then one good one of it in the water.

I didn't have my rifle with me, as Im not very smart and didn't even think about keeping it in the Mule. Next thing on my Mule shopping list is a rifle rack!!!

Eddie

 

[firefighter9208]

Eddie,

They are beautiful animals, but will wreak havoc on a pond. Grandad had a couple in his pond that tunneled holes out under the bank and dammed up the spillway.

They had to go to beaver heaven.

Chris