Rick Perry-- And America's... 
cigar, beer... 
and liquor industry!
It is the least a free, grey... 
over 21 year old robot can do, ya know--
Posted on 11/15/2011 1:45:29 PM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
LOL!!
Thanks Bender!
Rick Perry-- And America's... cigar, beer... and liquor industry!
It is the least a free, grey... over 21 year old robot can do, ya know--
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Thanks smoothsailing
“Are they moving to Escape Socialism ? Or simply Introduce it to the Great State of Texas ?”
Watch out,Texas.
Texas is indeed a very special place with very special down to earth people.
Was driving through south Texas couple year ago, final tour of my lifetime. It was such a blessing to see all the Ranches, with the U.S. & Texas Flags flying side by side, same height. Only state that can do that, that's special.
Was driving through south Texas couple year ago, final tour of my lifetime. It was such a blessing to see all the Ranches, with the U.S. & Texas Flags flying side by side, same height. Only state that can do that, that's special.
We don’t care how you did it in California, you’re in Texas now. Savvy?
Thanks. We need all the prayers we can get. Several cities are talking about less than 90 days of water supply available.
We have been fairly fortunate this fall. Of course we had to deal with the Tornados, and earthquake all on the same time to produce the heavy rainstorm, it was a torrential rain, and was so glad it stopped. Dried up next day, rofl. Okla. soil is like a sponge.
After that rainstorm, the golf course was closed. Not because of the water, as the course was mostly dried up, but because the big trees had fallen across the bridges.
In reality, maybe we are eating less junk food, and they failed to move with the market. Capitalism is a self-culling system. Companies that don't make want people want to buy now fade away.
Our area usually gets about 32 - 34 inches of rain per year. I think we have had just over ten inches since Sept 2010.
2007, after El Niño winter (top), versus same scene in 2011, after La Niña winter (bottom)
My aunt sent me many pictures of all the beautiful Bluebonnet pastures, early this year. Texas can be very proud of its land.
Always wondered WHY do the bluebonnets have to stop at the RED RIVER. I want some here, we just have alfalfa.
Things will always get better, don't know the reason for all this draught. Have thought, have we overused the land perhaps and it needs a rest, now being forced on us.
This year, I planted a small garden (good seeds) TWICE, none came up. Planted and replanted tomato plants TWICE, 2nd group just never would produce, green plants all through the drought, but no produce. Talked with others, same with them, seeds just would not come up. Never in my lifetime have I seen that happened.
I vaguely remember the drought in the late 50s. Almost all the stock tanks dried up. Corn never got over five feet tall and the ears never matured.
The Bluebonnets should already be several inches tall, but I have yet to see a single one this fall. I spread the seed in Sep and Oct, but there is no moisture.
I had the same problem in my garden. My lettuce never came up, so I replanted. Still nothing coming up. The other fall veggies are doing great.
Glad you are finally getting some crop. I looked out yesterday and saw 1 (ONE) lettuce plant, seed must have lain dorment until it got cooler.
The tomato plants, during the drought/heat, were beautiful healthy green. I never watered them either, gave up, and told them that if they DARED to defy me, they would get no help. lol
OKRA, same thing, had about 5 stalks, I never cared for them either, same comment to them, or your on your own. I picked about 3 pods, and I see there are about 3 more. Maybe I could just save up. lol
Green beans, nary a sign of anything.
Maybe next year, but I am getting to old to mess with much more, and I don't need to really store/freeze anything. Going to just by produce at the market, EXCEPT the tomatos.
There was quite a crop of wildflowers last year, but nothing like most springs. I read that bluebonnet seeds have built in survival traits. Some seeds are ready to sprout the following year and some have up to a seven year delay.
My neighbor kept his tomato plants alive all summer. They all started producing when the temps came down under 90. He has five plants that alone have probably 5 - 7 gallons of green tomatoes. His okra is over 7 feet tall and he has been giving away bags of it.
After thinking about all I spend on seeds, plants, etc, plus the maintenance involved. I just decided to go to market, little high, but when considering all the other expenses. We are only two now and retired, don't eat to much anymore, so no need to can, freeze like I used to. But it is fun. Nice talking with you.
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