Cindy's Site

Cindy's Site http://cindythecook.multiply.com/ I'm a grandmother of two, mother of three, spouse of one. The kids have grown & moved out on their own so we live with two large dogs and wait for our children to visit us! Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:01:07 -0000 Fri, 3 Oct 2008 23:42:00 -0000 Cindy's Site http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/logo http://cindythecook.multiply.com 100 100 First Practice for our Equestrian Drill Team-Salt Grass Riders <a href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SOaxjAoKCsAAAF50VKs1"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SOaxjAoKCsAAAF50VKs1/aug-222-24-021.jpg?et=Y6F7DomcaKJdWEV3jw1GAA&nmid=0" border="0"></a>Wednesday night was our first practice-delayed 2 weeks because of Hurricane Ike.  We had seven show up, two who were new to our team,( two who are also new,) were unable to attend.  We are happy with a team of 8 possible, one alternate.  None of us is in a hurry to do competition, so we can spend this season rebuilding and gaining strength & experience. { A competition drill team should have at least 10 riders. } The night was not without complications, as the arena we had reserved turned out to be locked & filled with dirt-moving equipment.  We made a quick decision and headed to the place where several of us board our horses-and the arena is nicely maintained.  So the evening was salvaged, although we had to drive a bit further, and lose some time.  We had a short meeting, tried to decide what the group would like to accomplish this season; when we would prefer to practice; what our goals as a team should be, etc.  We then sh... http://cindythecook.multiply.com/journal/item/36/First_Practice_for_our_Equestrian_Drill_Team-Salt_Grass_Riders Fri, 3 Oct 2008 23:42:00 -0000 Matagorda Draw Bridge <a href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SMSIlgoKCsAAAHfGlRA1"></a><a href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SMSG8AoKCsAAAFMPHxA1"></a><a href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SMSG8AoKCsAAAFMPHxA1"></a><a href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SMSJ7AoKCsAAAAg2DNM1"></a><a href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SMSG8AoKCsAAAFMPHxA1"></a><img class="alignright" src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SMSG8AoKCsAAAFMPHxA1/sept062008-025.jpg?et=lnXqQnJfh91OI6X71%2Cj%2B3Q&nmid=0" border="0">Here we are, waiting at the drawbridge for the barges to pass on the Intracoastal waterway.  This is the last drawbridge in Texas and it is about to be replaced by the huge monstrosity that you see on the right side of the photo.   I know the people who live in Matagorda will be happy to have a new bridge (currently, the automobile traffic stops while the bridge is moved for barge traffic) however, I will miss the quaintness of the old bridge.    <a href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SMSIlgoKCsAAAHfGlRA1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SMSIlgoKCsAAAHfGlRA1/sept062008-022.jpg?et=IOjegvWNGSl6%2CmWAR%2BW3Cg&nmid=0" border="0"></a><a href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SMSG8AoKCsAAAFMPHxA1"></a><a href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SMSG8AoKCsAAAFMPHxA1"></a>   <img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SMSLLAoKCsAAACqKXAI1/sept062008-026.jpg?et=WJk%2Bz8s6KJzJjVtCBTs3LA&nmid=0" border="0">   The new bridge, and the new homes have recently pumped up the economy in Matagorda.   But how can you not love the blue skies and unspoiled beaches of our region?  We hope for economic advancement and dread waste, crowds <a href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SMSKrgoKCsAAABksWBw1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SMSKrgoKCsAAABksWBw1/sept062008-021.jpg?et=XJBdHttAUuBJZFA%2BqOZMcA&nmid=0" border="0"></a> and pollution....         <a href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SMSIlgoKCsAAAHfGlRA1"></a><a href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SMSG8AoKCsAAAFMPHxA1"></a><a href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SMSG8AoKCsAAAFMPHxA1"></a><a href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SMSJ7AoKCsAAAAg2DNM1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SMSJ7AoKCsAAAAg2DNM1/sept062008-023.jpg?et=jzX0wb7tRjfv3tKlJfMhTw&nmid=0" border="0"></a>The new bridge is nearing completion.  The town and county will change as people recognize the ease and value of our little bit of heaven.    On a selfish note,,, how will I haul my horse trailer up tha... http://cindythecook.multiply.com/journal/item/34/Matagorda_Draw_Bridge Mon, 8 Sep 2008 01:58:00 -0000 Beach Ride Sep 6, 2008 Friends riding on the beach! http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/album/16/Beach_Ride_Sep_6_2008 Sun, 7 Sep 2008 02:14:41 -0000 SportsQuest.tv a company that video taped the Super Ride VI this year. Our kids are the Thundering Hooves of Matagorda County, TX. At this time (7/4) their ride is not online, maybe later.... Personally, I had trouble viewing this video-took forever to load, and even then the buffering couldn't keep up. Hoping that it will improve..... http://cindythecook.multiply.com/links/item/5/SportsQuest.tv Sat, 5 Jul 2008 04:10:49 -0000 HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!! <img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SG7lvwoKCmoAAFRPEIY1/images.jpg?et=0%2CkYCMQ7B2qsWj9TmDZNyA&nmid=0" border="0">Wishing everyone a great 4th of July!  We visited briefly with our D-I-L & granddaughters tonight and are headed tomorrow for Fort Worth to see our middle son, Patrick and his new place.  Hope you all are doing well & are able to visit your loved ones this holiday!  God Bless America! http://cindythecook.multiply.com/journal/item/27/HAPPY_4TH_OF_JULY Sat, 5 Jul 2008 03:02:00 -0000 NOW I know why my bed smells funky..... <a href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SFw@LgoKCmoAAB3cw6A1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SFw@LgoKCmoAAB3cw6A1/dogs%20001.jpg?et=N3dqNTPbZJtTyTWpF6q3SQ&nmid=0" border="0"></a>This is what I saw when I went up to make my bed last night!  They look entirely too comfortable!  On the left is Chocolate, our lab/mix and on the right is Spartan, our pit bull.  Maybe I need a larger bed..... http://cindythecook.multiply.com/journal/item/26/NOW_I_know_why_my_bed_smells_funky..... Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:31:00 -0000 Dallas, May 16, 2008 http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/album/13/Dallas_May_16_2008 Wed, 21 May 2008 23:45:06 -0000 A few days in Dallas <A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SDItRwoKCmoAAEUsevo1"></A><A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SDIrcQoKCmoAACwJf0I1"><IMG class=alignleft src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SDIrcQoKCmoAACwJf0I1/SSVDP-Dallas%20006.jpg?et=8q4NESMgYWtLV2IRQz4O0Q&nmid=" border=0></A>I spent the 15th thru the 18th in Dallas for a Society of St. Vincent De Paul Regional Meeting.  The Society is a world wide lay Catholic charity which performs works for the poor.  It was an educational, inspirational weekend, where we were able to hobnob with the Society's leadership.  I learned a great deal, had fun, and a lot of fellowship.  This is a view from my hotel room, which was located in downtown Dallas.  We were within walking distance of the Cathedral, and right off of hwy 75.  I was also able to work in a visit with my cousins, and a nephew.  My cousins, brothers, one I saw at a family reunion about 5 years ago.  The other I had not seen for 30 years?  How does this happen?  We get so busy that we can't even drive a few hours to see family members.... I was so grateful that they and their wives were able to free up some time to pick me up at the hotel, spend some time together & get me back for my next work... http://cindythecook.multiply.com/journal/item/25/A_few_days_in_Dallas Tue, 20 May 2008 01:26:00 -0000 Driving with Fresians :) <A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SCZBugoKCmoAAEmF5HU1"><IMG class=alignleft src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SCZBugoKCmoAAEmF5HU1/200805095.jpg?et=CGXnXgD7EOM%2BCfe4%2CHFYDQ&nmid=" border=0></A><A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SCZAfQoKCmoAAClTp1U1"><IMG class=alignright src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SCZAfQoKCmoAAClTp1U1/200805094.jpg?et=TKaKNmS9s7yeiMPWEPGw8w&nmid=" border=0></A>This Friday I was fortunate to help a friend drive his Fresian mares to a clinic near A & M for their Artificial Insemination.  I believe the stallion was located in CA therefore the long distance romance....It had been a while since they had been loaded in a trailer, so we had a bit of excitement as we got them loaded and ready to go, but once they were inside it was smooth sailing.  Our route took us through Houston, but we missed the rush hours, so it wasn't too bad. There was one point where the traffic was heavy, and a big truck slammed on his air brakes, and we felt that trailer rocking!  Poor babies.  They live in the boonies and so all the traffic and noises were very strange to them.  We arrived safely, here are the girls at the clinic.  They are very interested in the baby the arab mare has in the next pen.  (The baby is laying on the ground in front of her dam.) <A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SCZB7goKCmoAAEmE5Zs1"><IMG class=alignright src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SCZB7goKCmoAAEmE5Zs1/200805096.jpg?et=sKa60PH8MTgV5HXCghIjmg&nmid=" border=0></A> They will remain at the clinic for about 2 weeks and come ... http://cindythecook.multiply.com/journal/item/24/Driving_with_Fresians_ Sun, 11 May 2008 00:39:00 -0000 Travel in South Texas... <A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SB5S-AoKCmoAAE9ZlVI1"><IMG class=alignleft src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SB5S-AoKCmoAAE9ZlVI1/bugs%20002.jpg?et=0%2BQgzMT2jXWJH6QF6pbmkg&nmid=" border=0></A>I had to make a trip today to Shiner, TX from Bay City, TX.  The weather was beautiful!  However, it is Love Bug time in Tx. For those of you who are cursed by not living in TX, Love bugs arrive in the spring.  They jump into the air and mate while flying.... This makes them a little cumbersome and evading vehicles while sexually tangled, is out of their range!  They live, mate, lay eggs & die in the wide open areas of TX.  Fortunately, for us, their mating time is about 3-4 weeks.  I wonder how many of them there would be if people didn't drive?!? My car doesn't really look that bad, until you realize-you can't read my license plate!   Once I got home, I washed the front of my car 3 times, plus opened the hood & washed the front of the radiator to get their tiny, sexually-linked bodies out of my radiator grill.  As I was driving today, I saw many vehicles in worse shape than mine!  This too, shall pass. :)  Than... http://cindythecook.multiply.com/journal/item/22/Travel_in_South_Texas..._ Mon, 5 May 2008 00:17:00 -0000 Busy, busy, busy <A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SAfjSwoKCmoAACbceX41"><IMG class=alignleft src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SAfjSwoKCmoAACbceX41/20080405-08.jpg?et=YeCBQWIUBiDmFpk%2BfeAp6g&nmid=" border=0></A>Wow!  It's been a busy time recently.  That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!  This is a picture of a couple of us who decided to ride at the Markham Day Parade, May 5, 2008.   We had a good time.  That's me on Shiloh, Ginger riding Honey, Tonja riding Gitter Bug.  Our friend Vencie took the picture.  I've also been working extra time, been to a wedding, trying to keep up with the house & garden......Same as most of you!    This coming weekend, we are driving up to Shreveport, LA to join all our sons at our oldest son's home for a weekend celebration.  We are celebrating Daniel's return from Iraq and grand daughter Meghan's birthday!   Daniel will come home with us and the other two will get back to work drilling more natural gas!  Daniel will stay with us for a week or two and then head back to Camp Lejuene, NC where he will be stationed for about 5 mnths.  His next assignment will be back to Iraq... http://cindythecook.multiply.com/journal/item/21/Busy_busy_busy Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:50:00 -0000 Team Penning Play <A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R-QPaAoKCmoAAD2YSXc1"><IMG class=alignleft src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R-QPaAoKCmoAAD2YSXc1/2008033004.jpg?et=b9kg5%2BnFWmqNjwMxuVZEdw&nmid=" border=0></A> I had the chance to attend a team penning practice.  It was put on by an internet group I'm involved with, at a nearby ranch.  Me and a couple of my friends signed up.  What a fun time!  At the beginning, we were all totally clueless <IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/embarassed.png"> and eventually the fellow who was trying to teach us  (Ron)realized the futility of teaching us the rules, and getting the job done, so he said "just go out there and cut out some calves & put 'em in the pen."  Then we started having fun!  It was a really nice group of people, laid back and relaxed, and we were just there to enjoy ourselves.  The weather could have been better, we got a couple of showers on us-but it could have been worse!   We were all having a great time, and Ron-our "trainer" reminded us that there are rules and we would need to learn them, but for that one day, we just had fun!  <A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R-QQcQoKCmoAAEJpWNI1"><IMG class=alignleft src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R-QQcQoKCmoAAEJpWNI1/2008033008.jpg?et=Q%2BbOdojvsh2XK7%2C%2CPfCnYw&nmid=" border=0></A><A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R-QQwgoKCmoAAF8Nn6s1"><IMG class=alignright src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R-QQwgoKCmoAAF8Nn6s1/2008033011.jpg?et=%2CamLSdoLveGSxiA4cq8ALQ&nmid=" border=0></A>I can't wait to go back and do it again.  My only regret was that I did not take m... http://cindythecook.multiply.com/journal/item/20/Team_Penning_Play Wed, 2 Apr 2008 22:53:00 -0000 Spring Break Camping Trip <A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R-FvNgoKCmoAACpZ5DU1"><IMG class=alignmiddleb src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R-FvNgoKCmoAACpZ5DU1/20080324-23-%20045.jpg?et=gE5ZRzISIP%2CSoBkYOjJeFw&nmid=" border=0></A><A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R-FwMQoKCmoAADCCPYo1"></A><A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R-FvNgoKCmoAACpZ5DU1"></A><A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R-FupgoKCmoAAA6jpSU1"><IMG class=alignleft src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R-FupgoKCmoAAA6jpSU1/20080324-23-%20010.jpg?et=zZRBU6%2B2Xb7D85VOZeuj4Q&nmid=" border=0></A>Our grand daughters had the week following Easter for their Spring Break.  We thought it would be a good time to have them spend some time with Nana & Papa and give their mom a break too.  She is practically a single mother since our son, her husband, works away from home most of the time.  So plans were made to meet in Lufkin for us to pick up the girls.  We planned a camping trip (their first time to camp) at Lake Texana State Park <A href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lake_texana/">http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lake_texana/</A> We camped there many times when the boys were young and have fond memories of the place.  (Last spring we unpacked all our camping equipment, and to our surprise, it was in very good shape.) So we were ready to go.  Got the girls on Easter Sunday, and packed up the stuff on Monday morning.  By Monday afternoon we were settled.  We had a great time.  The girls played with another child who was also camping there, climbed trees, hiked th... http://cindythecook.multiply.com/journal/item/19/Spring_Break_Camping_Trip Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:43:00 -0000 My furniture ordeal ends <A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R9xrOwoKCmoAABpQTCA1"></A><A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R9xoKwoKCmoAAG@M1sE1"><IMG class=alignleft src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R9xoKwoKCmoAAG@M1sE1/20070204-07.jpg?et=Ryz3lYI5vidlbTPOwy6UEA&nmid=" border=0></A>Last year we bought a beautiful leather sectional sofa from a well known store in the Sugar Land area.  This sofa was for the "man room", so my hubby picked it out and was very pleased with the way it looked and it was comfortable for him.  Soooo, all is good.  However, last August, while he was away on a business trip, the puppy decided to play with the sofa.  He chewed on the corner of one of the arms,  & used the arm to pull the sofa across the room.  Needless to say it was damaged.  I came home to find stuffing laying about.  I nearly died.... I knew the stuff was gonna hit the fan.  My hubby decided not to shoot the dog 'cause he's too big to bury<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png">and we bought a crate for him to stay in when we are not home.  <A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R9xrOwoKCmoAABpQTCA1"><IMG class=alignright src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R9xrOwoKCmoAABpQTCA1/20071224-08.jpg?et=%2CmNZ%2C1IKvwdIZjbwLusQKg&nmid=" border=0></A>He is the dog on the right in the photo (at Christmas) My first action was to call the store where we bought it.  They asked if we had bought the warranty; yes we had, but animal damage was not covered unless he had ... http://cindythecook.multiply.com/journal/item/18/My_furniture_ordeal_ends Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:14:00 -0000 Athens reunion A group of friends who were once stationed in Athens, Greece, meeting in Houston, Texas in Feb http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/album/12/Athens_reunion Mon, 3 Mar 2008 02:43:22 -0000 A Totally non-horsie Weekend! <A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R8tiMAoKCmoAAG6sOZE1"><IMG class=alignleft src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R8tiMAoKCmoAAG6sOZE1/20080229-%20046.jpg?et=k6F%2ChFhd4Y%2BFTn%2BSM9mQ1Q&nmid=" border=0></A><A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R8th5QoKCmoAAGUg@3Y1"><IMG class=alignmiddleb src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R8th5QoKCmoAAGUg@3Y1/20080229-%20015.jpg?et=q0sDxY%2BXPi16TppRsa%2Bopg&nmid=" border=0></A><A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R8tg-goKCmoAAE25NYU1"></A>This weekend was for my hubby.  I had a wonderful time last weekend at 7IL and it was his turn to have fun!  He had a military reunion planned with folks he hadn't seen in many years.  They all worked together in the early 1970's in Athens, Greece.  They were stationed there with the US Air Force.  It all started when a dentist (now living in Ohio) had a conference in Houston.  He remembered one of his friends was living in San Antonio, called her & asked if they could get together while he was in Houston.  She called someone... and it just spread.  At one point, there was quite a group of people interested, but when it came down to buying tickets & taking vacation, it ended up being 7 of us.  There were people who came from Ohio, Michigan, California & TX.  We met up at the Renaisance Hotel in Houston, my hubby picked up one of the guys at Hobby, the rest made their own way to the R. Hotel.  We had drinks and then wen... http://cindythecook.multiply.com/journal/item/17/A_Totally_non-horsie_Weekend_ Mon, 3 Mar 2008 01:51:00 -0000 7IL in Feb 08 http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/album/11/7IL_in_Feb_08 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:08:08 -0000 Riding at 7IL <A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R8N22goKCmoAAAwqijI1"><IMG class=alignmiddleb src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R8N22goKCmoAAAwqijI1/feb232008%20016.jpg?et=mA7buYWX%2BTEp0T4ZryAvcQ&nmid=" border=0></A><A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R8N2fwoKCmoAAA8yp3g1"><IMG class=alignmiddleb src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R8N2fwoKCmoAAA8yp3g1/feb232008%20012.jpg?et=otuYbqDBrtQBnuyWDnqRmw&nmid=" border=0></A><A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R8N10QoKCmoAAHhdHMk1"><IMG class=alignleft src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R8N10QoKCmoAAHhdHMk1/feb232008%20014.jpg?et=mihx3bjgk2bx17JvzwQPeA&nmid=" border=0></A><A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R8N2IAoKCmoAAHiZOeU1"><IMG class=alignright src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R8N2IAoKCmoAAHiZOeU1/feb232008%20011.jpg?et=b66gY6eXQKBJhQQjGuhBCQ&nmid=" border=0></A>We had a good time on our ride.  It was difficult getting to the ranch.  We happened to be right behind the Salt Grass Trail Riders!  It took an hour & 10 min. to travel 2 miles.  Argggg!  The frustration level was high.  They stopped twice for a potty break during that time & they were headed to their lunch stop!  We were on a one lane country road, with no way to get around the wagons, truck & trailers, etc.  Our only revenge is that their lunch was behind us in the line!  Small comfort (evil grin).  Eventually, we reached the ranch and thank goodness the trail riders went a different direction (tho' they were still on the ranch).  We unloaded the horses, who were unusually nervous,( which I attribute to being in the trailer, smelling & hearing the other horses and not being able to get out for more than an hour,) and finally got ourselves on the trail.  We rode the purple trail and did pretty well.&nbsp... http://cindythecook.multiply.com/journal/item/16/Riding_at_7IL Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:38:00 -0000 How Can You Not Love This Weather? <A href="http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/R8DiEgoKCmoAAExtO9I1"><IMG class=alignright src="http://images.cindythecook.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R8DiEgoKCmoAAExtO9I1/feb232008%20005.jpg?et=JzY4sPSINWlsQXsYGe5grw&nmid=" border=0></A>We had a glorious day in South Texas!  Hubby and I got out and worked in the yard most of the day.  He mowed, and put down Weed n Feed, I pulled weeds from the flower beds, sprayed the shrubs with fungicide, sprayed RoundUp, watered, etc.  I did get a chance to go late in the afternoon and scrape some of the mud & winter hair off the horses.  Here is a photo of Fooler, happy as can be in some new clover!  Tomorrow, I hope to ride at a new place for me.  A couple of us are going to 7IL ranch to ride.  <A href="http://www.7iltrails.com/" target=_blank>www.7iltrails.com</A>  I know a lot of folks have been there and have really enjoyed their time .  I hope the weather holds for us tomorrow!    http://cindythecook.multiply.com/journal/item/15/How_Can_You_Not_Love_This_Weather_ Sun, 24 Feb 2008 03:09:00 -0000 Another Beach Ride Today we went to Matagorda Beach again.  When we have rainwater standing in the arena & pastures, at least the beach is dry enough to ride.  I did not take my camera, didn't want to bore you all with pictures of the same people on the same beach!  That doesn't mean we don't love our rides!  There were four of us and the weather was perfect.  The surf was really high and quite rough, so it actually looked different than it usually does.  The storms that were predicted for yesterday did not materialize, thank goodness.  We had some rain & wind, but no damage here or at the stables where the horses are.  It is a pain to have such wet weather, but I know the rain we get now is important to the pastures later in the year.  Soon it will be rodeo time in Matagorda County.  Feb 22 is the beginning of the Matagorda County Fair.  The actual rodeo starts on Feb 29.  Here is the link: <A href="http://www.matagordacountyfair.com/">http://www.matagordacountyfair.com/</A>  Ho... http://cindythecook.multiply.com/journal/item/14/Another_Beach_Ride Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:05:00 -0000 Wonderful weather here The weekend is so beautiful.  It actually got hot today!  I took advantage of the good weather to bathe the dogs, and the horses.  Poor shaggy Shiloh didn't really get too clean, because she has sooo much hair this winter, but Fooler got spiffed up.  They got to practice being tied up-because the second you turn them loose, they are going to roll!  So they stood tied for several hours.  I rode Fooler around a bit bareback, fooled around with the horse trailer, just puttered about enjoying the sun!  I'm a bit pink tonight, but happy that the critters are clean for a while.  This morning I worked in the yard, sprayed RoundUp, pulled the dead tomatoes & peppers and some weeds.  My muscles are sore, it is so easy to get "out of shape" and so hard to get "in shape".  Why is that?<IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png"> Hoping you all have a good weekend too!  http://cindythecook.multiply.com/journal/item/13/Wonderful_weather_here Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:18:00 -0000 I love webcams! I am a fan of webcams.  I can see the weather, watch the traffic, see the surf all on the computer.  Here are a few of my favorites, and feel free to send me some of your favorites!  <A href="http://florarapids.com/viewcam.asp">http://florarapids.com/viewcam.asp</A> this is a camera set near the rapids in downtown Spokane, of the Little Spokane River.  I was born & raised near Spokane. <A href="http://florarapids.com/viewcam.asp">http://florarapids.com/viewcam.asp</A> I like to look at snow, not live in it, but this is a beautiful view of mountains & water.  <A href="http://www.matagordatourism.com/hispeedcam.htm">http://www.matagordatourism.com/hispeedcam.htm</A>.   This camera shows the beach where we love to ride <A href="http://www.yellowstone.net/webcamlive.htm">http://www.yellowstone.net/webcamlive.htm</A>  Just a nice webcam site.  http://cindythecook.multiply.com/journal/item/12/I_love_webcams Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:20:00 -0000 Fugly Horse of the Day! http://cindythecook.multiply.com/links/item/3/Fugly_Horse_of_the_Day Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:24:02 -0000 ProPhoto By Lori - Photo A Day http://cindythecook.multiply.com/links/item/2/ProPhoto_By_Lori_-_Photo_A_Day Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:23:10 -0000 Out of Touch Sorry to have been absent from this site lately.  I have suffered major computer problems.  I managed to assist (albeit unknowingly) in the crashing of my "new" used computer.   My husband decided that we should switch computers, so he moved all my stuff to the laptop he had been using, and he took the desk unit that I had been using.  Well, within a day & a half, the laptop was gaga.  All it could say was "windows loading".  Which obviously wasn't true!  The poor "accustomed to a man" computer could not handle the Loping Ladies 165 daily emails, 28 Multiply users, to say nothing of the other sites I try to regularly try to visit!   So;, I'm sneaking back onto my old cpu to update things here!~  I wanted to wish everyone a very merry Christmas~ in case I get found out and can't get back to you!  g :)  http://cindythecook.multiply.com/journal/item/7/Out_of_Touch Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:19:00 -0000 Brackenridge Plantation Park Equestrian Trail A group of us met at Brackenridge for a trail ride. There is a 12 mile trail for horses. The trail just opened up this summer. http://cindythecook.multiply.com/photos/album/9/_Brackenridge_Plantation_Park_Equestrian_Trail Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:48:34 -0000