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Omaha Bound
Last night we got a jump start on the drive, to avoid the chaos of the DFW crowd. Today we have a 10 hour drive ahead of us, but the weather looks clear through the plains, and will stay that way until Friday evening. WOOT! You might think I’m making a big deal out of this, but have you ever been on the road when there are tornadoes touching down? About eight years ago we were driving up through Kansas on our way to St. Louis. We had a 40′ trailer on the back of a Ford F-350 and the wind was so strong it picked up the trailer when we were…
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It’s a lot of Work
We’re only going to be gone for a few days and yet, it has taken me all day just to get ready to get on the road! I mowed around the house, and dog pens, to make it easy for Mike and his family to take care of the place. I hate walking through knee high grass, and I’m surely not going to let them do that when they’re doing us a favor. So, that was first. Then I let the dogs run around like crazy kids while I cleaned out their pool. It was disgusting after all of the rain we had a few weeks ago.. so, now they…
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Locations of the Storm Cellars
We’re leaving for Omaha tomorrow night, and I’ve been worried about the storms. I’m not usually one to worry about rain, wind and the dangers of being in the middle of a torrential downpour, but I’m also not in the mid west. When it sprinkles, there’s a tornado on the next block that’s moving in all directions. I’ve been telling Devil for the last week that we’re not driving through a tornado stricken area. We’ll have to find a truck stop with a basement.. or a family that doesn’t look to be angry. Anyway, he’s been laughing it off, but this morning the friend that’s going with us sent him…
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Rain!
We had huge rain systems move through most of Texas this past week, and it was glorious! Granted, we had flash floods, but damn we needed it and continue to need more. The vegetation has been given a rebirth, the ground is saturated, the wells are slowly replenishing and our water tank is full. All from the rains we’ve had this week. It gives me hope. Hope that our beautiful hill country isn’t going to turn into a desert. I hope this means “el nino” is here to stay for awhile… He should just unpack his bags.
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Infuriating Frustrations
I feel like I might owe you all an apology. I try to give you guys the real me, which is generally very positive and upbeat. However, this past week I’ve been in a “mood” and today sent me into a rage, which I tweeted some of. I’ve always tried to keep that to a minimum because you all are amazing, and the issues that are behind the scenes with cam sites are not your problem. With that said, nothing has been resolved. For whatever reason AT&T suddenly has a problem connecting to Streamate.com and it’s been going on for four weeks. The response I got was hours of frustrations…
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Places to Go, People to See
Are you from Nebraska, or have you traveled through the Cornhusker state? We’re staying in and around Omaha so if you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear from you. We don’t have much time, and I do plan to go visit the elephants in Omaha, but I might never be back… so, if there’s some historical must see, I need to know! Maybe I’ll find an old abandoned barn…. to get naked in. *wink*
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Trip to the Great Plains of Nebraska
Next Wednesday we’re heading up to Omaha with another couple. We’re going to go see Rod Stewart and Santana in Lincoln, and since they’re from Omaha, we’ll stay with their family. They have a sweet story. She moved to Austin for the music scene and flew home for the holiday’s a few years ago. While there, she reconnected with an old friend, and by the time her trip was coming to an end, they were madly in love. Within a month, his parents moved him down and within a few months they were married. Since they have no family in Austin, we’ve become their “Texas Parents”, and we’re nothing like…
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You Can’t Fuck with Tradition!
We’ve had the traditional “Roo Song” since 2006, and well, I can’t change that. However, I think we need an elephant song to represent the zoo we will one day have. LOL. So…. do you know of an elephant song? If so, please post the link here. I’d love to have several ideas from you guys. You know, to make this a little interactive again. Once I have several songs, I’ll post another thread so we can all vote on which one should represent. Game?
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What Memorial Day Means to Me…
Memorial Day isn’t the day that starts summer, nor is it the day that gives me an excuse to head to the lake to drink like a fool. Memorial Day is the one day that we, as a country, actually stop to think about our freedom. It’s the one day that, as a whole, we appreciate those who gave their lives and sacrificed their futures so that we could have one. Many never made it home while others did, but let us not forget what they ultimately gave. Their lives. I’m thankful for all soldiers, nurses, families and lives from past and present wars and those who pick up the…
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Reminder: Sunday VNA Show
This is just a reminder that we’re coming up on the last Sunday of the month, which means I’ll be on VNALive.com at 4p EST this Sunday. I’d love for you to join me for Sunday Funday. Let’s catch up and enjoy the rest of the weekend together.