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Teddie Jordan
Greetings all. Just back from the beautiful resort town of Freer, Texas, in the cool green section of South Texas previously known as the Wild Horse Desert. It was close to 100 down there every afternoon but I swear it didn't feel as hot as high nineties in Houston with high humidity.
I know the Dinner Bell diner. Used to take some of my ship channel refinery customers there. Great food, and at least it used to be pretty cheap.
Lloyd, I too am impressed with the fact that you can not only play several instruments but also actually build them. Very cool. I can whistle pretty good, duuh!
We had planned to attend Lindsey Apostolo's benefit on Saturday but realized earlier in the week that I would not be back from South Texas in time. So we sent Skeeter and family a note of encouragement and a donation. I am in awe of their courage and strength and try to mention their family and their needs to the Gentleman Upstairs every night.
Kay, I think you are doing the right thing on avoiding the miniature cattle. My dad was a weekend farmer and I've had cattle most of my life, although I'm now down to only two spoiled longhorn steers. They are a minimum of trouble, with just average rainfall and a conservative stocking rate you should only have to supplement their native pasture feed about 3 months in the winter with hay and a few range cubes, and are a very liquid investment. You have one or two excellent cattle auctions right there in Navasota and you can turn them back into cash at the going rate any given week should you decide to. It's been my experience that whether it's dogs or any other animal, selective breeding for any one trait like small size, by definition leads to the introduction of other cogenital health defects.
I think most of you could guess my political orientation, but I'll say once more that we need to renew our efforts to keep political views off of this Forum. It is a fact that our country is just about evenly divided on which direction forward is best, and it is reasonable to assume that our class is similarly divided. Such discussions will only drive people away from participating. Somehow we need to encourage more of our classmates, especially the ladies, to participate on this thing as it is heavily male dominated. So come on girls, let us hear more of your old memories and stories. When I go back and reread some of the old postings, which I love to do, what I find that I most enjoy is when we are sharing stories and recollections about the good old days.
Stay cool everyone, in about four weeks or less there will be a hint of fall in the morning air. Like Richard said we just need to avoid a hurricane between now and then. It is a rare Labor Day weekend that we don't have one threatening the Texas Gulf Coast.
Take care my friends.
PS- Beau I just read your last posting, which you must have put on while I was typing mine, with my patented two finger typing skills. As you know Oaks Presbyterian was my home church growing up, and I am also a proud alumnus of Scout Pack 648, which dates back to the early fifties, and has always been sponsored by Oaks. Robby Wallis' mother was our cub scout denmother one year. Anyway, your comment triggered another great memory. Thanks.
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