It's time for another story...

I don't think I ever explained the cowgirl part of the blog name. I ran across these pictures the other day. Boy, does this bring back memories! This is me on my beloved horse. I called her Bee, but her registered name is Glory Be Echols. Obviously this was a long, long time ago. I think I was around 22 years old, maybe. I spent every free minute I had at the stables with this horse. This was an early, foggy morning in Orange County.

This is the baby horse that Bee had. She was 18 years old and this was her first foal. This was taken just after he was born. I stayed at the barn all night waiting for her to have him and wouldn't you know she went and foaled the second I left. I was gone for maybe one hour and when I got back he was up walking, nursing, and acting well, like a horse. Bee was just fine. I was worried because of her age but she had a beautiful healthy colt.

This is Jack a year later. He was the most beautiful horse. I was showing him that day and he took a first in halter!

And this is me and The Peddler many, many (did I say many?) years later in Tucson.
So there you have it. I'm a cowgirl at heart and always will be!

Guess what's happening here...

Casa Johnson is doing the back stroke once again! It's hard to see all of the water dripping into the house, but trust me, it's flowing!

Me thinks a certain Air Conditioning company is going to get a phone call tomorrow. The Peddler is (well, I'll keep this nice) mad. You don't want to see The Peddler mad. Trust me, I KNOW.
It is literally pouring out there. I tried to get some decent pics of the rain and lightening but I'm no photographer. If it keeps up we'll be doing the back stroke tomorrow. And, to make matters even worse, the City Of Mesa has a worker out there irrigating. That's right the water is flowing on Robson St. and Mesa is irrigating. They're brilliant aren't they?

The Peddler has been very busy...

I came home to this hanging up in our bedroom. He's just loving those ceiling tins! There are teacup saucers under the candles that he drilled holes in and mounted on the candle holders. Very imaginative! Good job.


So, actually this is what I saw when I got home. Hmmmmm!

Oh, that's right I'm posting! The Peddler is putting this on e-bay. It's not there yet, but it will be. Check out his store. He's got alot of "stuff" on there. And don't judge him, he can't spell and I wasn't home to help. Yes, I know there's spellcheck but he can even outsmart that!

How did your morning start?

Don't you love it when the phone rings at 6:00 A.M. It just can't be good and with having a son still in Iraq it really startles you out of a sound sleep. Fortunately it wasn't Iraq. It was however, the alarm company that monitors Mystic Paper. Out of bed, into clothes and out the door. When we got there we found nothing. Doors locked and nothing disturbed. We went inside and checked the alarm. The motion detector had been tripped but there was absolutely nothing around it. I'm thinking a moth. Yea, that's it, a moth. Back in the truck for a quick drive to the back of the building to find a police officer writing up his report. He didn't find anything either, but he did tell us that we don't have a permit for the alarm so we are being fined $50! Just another happy wake up call.


We left and Rick decided he needed a jolt of coffee, but what's open in downtown Mesa at that time of the morning? Well, let me tell you. Inside The Bungalow is open and brewing up some of the best coffee ever. And they provide entertainment! Betty and Carrie are absolutely hysterical. We spent the next 30 minutes catching up on all of the goings on in our little downtown. I haven't had a good laugh like that in awhile. So, if you come to our little downtown and need some healthy nourishment, a good cup of coffee (and they do have the fancy stuff. Not being a coffee drinker I don't know the names.) and a good laugh stop by and see them! It made my morning alot better!


Have a great day!

I was almost right...

I picked the two of them from the first show. I really thought Gabe was going to win (I still think he should have) but, Melissa won and I'm O.K. with that. Did you see her five boys and her husband! Too cute. But seriously, Gabe has that pure, strong, country voice that should have won. And, I am not opinionated at all!

Season Finale...Nashville Star

This is it, the last night! I wonder if I picked the winner? Remember, from the beginning I said either Melissa or Gabe. Their both in the finale. I have voted for Gabe all along and I hope he wins, but who knows. Can't wait to watch!

Maverick update...

Well, he's hanging in there. Seemed much better today. So it's a day to day process. I just hate the weekends. If you need a vet it's a trip to the emergency vet not the vet that we use and love. Oh well, what will be, will be, right?

On a lighter note we have an exciting weekend planned for Mystic Paper. The fun is all starting right at 10:00 A.M. with a completely full class taught by Mike Putman. We expect to see lots of new faces with it being the start of Art Unraveled. This event brings people from all over the world to Phoenix to take classes from amazing artists. I've never been, but I plan on attending their shopping extravaganza next Saturday. So, here's to an action packed weekend. Hope to see all of you!