A little taste of Texas

Well, Yeee--Haw, y'all!!! I made it to Texas! (Actually I made it to Texas on Friday, but since EVERYTHING here is at a slower pace, I thought I'd join 'em and take my time blogging) Ah, friendly Texas. This sign was posted in my hotel room on my last night of travel. Gotta love it!
And what a lovely decor! Take special note of the curtains.... yup! They're towels! Brilliant! Just in case you didn't have enough already. And Grams S., another idea for you!!!

At least this hotel had a theme, and went with a "monochromatic" scheme. I loved the pictures of the horses, and when I clicked on the TV, Dolly Parton and her "twins" were singing at me. Welcome to Texas!

This is the bed where I laid my weary head. Why couldn't I get "bomp-chicka-dayrrnnn" out of my head?

This here's the sign posted out front of that there hotel ( to practice my Texan). Literally translated, it says, "American Owned. Yes to speak spanish a little." To practice my Texan, it means, Ah'll take yer money but I don't much fancy them there wetbacks, y'hear?

Now, the pool had been drained for the winter, seeing as how guests may find the 75 degrees out where this hotel was to be too cold for an afternoon swim. Just saving money, I guess. This was actually at the first hotel I had stayed at.

It's good to be me cause I see so much humor in Texas living!

Resolutions

Well, I counted it up, and I kept a grand total of 1 resolution from last year! 1! This is why I always have one that I will be sure to keep. So here goes my Resolutions for 2008:
1. Turn the Big 3-0!
2. Write to 1 friend a month. E-mail does not count.
3. Call each Grandparents at least once a month.
4. Save $100 per paycheck.
5. Write a book. Probably a novel, but we shall see...
6. Get under (190) pounds. Sheesh I hate that obligatory weight loss goal.)
7. Pay off Credit cards.
8. Visit the last of the 50 states. Kentucky.
9. Visit one other country, Mexico and Canada don't count since I've already been there.
10. Become a member of a church.
Happy New Year!!!! Belated just makes it more fun! It's good to be me and it's really going to be a great year.

Where I rest my weary head

Lordsburg

(Now you have to get out the map and figure out where I am)

"The Budget Motel."Quite creative, jaunty little name for such an upscale joint such as this! But it does feel good to have a place to rest after a long drive. If I were an interior designer, I may have fell dead the instant I walked in the place. As a nurse, I was highly amused. I would be willing to bet the wallpaper and curtains are older than I am. Classic! It had to be a man who decorated. I hope!

More pictures to come as the internet signals improve.

Who needs it?

Well, that's the piece that came off the car. Good thing I had brought back my kitchen mat to lay down on so I could get under the car to unscrew it! No triple A for me! No sir! I am self sufficent, adaptable woman! My parents raised me well. It's good to be me and have my car still running well, plastic parts or not!

A week is not forever

Home again! Look what's blooming!!!

Yummy, dew covered persimmons!

And, yes, a very confused daffodil, blooming in December. Ah well. Thoughts of spring.... It is good to be me and be out of the cold!

Tidings of joy

Meowsie tolerates the decorations, the holiday cheer, and tidings of joy.

Ho. HO. Ho. Ok?

Look what arrived! Presents for under the tree!!!! Thank you Grandma and Grandpa!!!

Sorry, not quite sure how to rotate the picture. I guess you'll have to turn the computer screen on its side!

Again, CUTE KITTIE!!!!

You can watch Meowsie check out his favorite present on this video. How cute!!!

Strike up Christmas!

Ah, yes. It shall be a white Christmas! Jeff strung up the old fashoned glass lights in the backyard for our enjoyment from the couch. Our first paper whites are starting to bloom! Very exciting!

And the tree... The Tree! It was hand selected in a light rain by my parents two favorite kiddos, together, peacefully. The first Christmas gift, Mom. Your kids cooperating!

Second Christmas gift, we even decorated it together with gentle traditional Christmas music lending a sweet ambiance. Yes, we accomplished task number 2 together, peacefully.

I think it is looking pretty good, don't you? It is so good to be me now that I can share again!