Poetry in Texas

Another Year of Change and Thanks

2009-11-29T10:13:00.000-08:00

Yes we had many surprises this year both sad and joyful. Said goodbye to dear ones and welcomed new members to our extended family.

First frost is on the way to Poetry so wood is stacked and comforters drawn tight. Our pasture friends will need lots of TLC till Spring... my back already aches. So to Dorothy, we miss you dearly, to Kylie, welcome to the ride of your life.

Thanks for stopping and here's a little poetry from Poetry, Texas.

Hey DB ... you gotta light on your truck

2009-08-02T12:23:00.000-07:00

So .. driving big rigs over the road has taken me to cities large and small. Most of the routes border, and are east of, the Missouri River and I've crossed every state from NY to FL plus IL to TX. Lots of new sights and adventures.

Recently while in NJ a local driver flagged me down. He ran up to my truck yelling "Mister, mister... you gotta light on your truck."

Somewhat puzzled, and a little annoyed, I countered with " Dude, there's probably 30 lights on this truck!"

To which he countered ... "Mister, you have a streetlight on top of your truck!"

"Oh my, I said ... when I swerved to miss a car that cut me off I thought I only scratched the pole on the corner ... oh my."

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Needless to say the local police were not amused.

This week's Poetry, from Poetry, Texas is offered for your amusement ...

and that's a BIG 10 - 4 truckers!

New Additions and Changes ...

2009-06-24T06:48:00.000-07:00

May's soaking rains gave way to 100 degree days in June; while providing a bountiful hay for our harvest this year.

We also had a new litter of Boer kids to supplement our herd. Nanny and kiddos are doing just fine. As our herd continues to grow Poetry Ridge Boer Goats is becoming more of a reality that will one day support our rural, semi-retired lifestyle./>

Until we start showing a profit fom our goats, DB also made a change and began hauling freight commercial for Choctaw Express. This change allows me to manage my schedule providing more time tending the ranch and helping the cash-flow at Poetry Ridge Ranch.

Changes indeed ...this weeks poetry, from Poetry. Thanks for stopping.

In like a lion

2009-04-02T11:09:00.000-07:00

Spring has arrived with welcome showers; the tanks are full again. We'll enjoy a few more weeks of downtime before the mowing begins.

The "Boys" are enjoying some downtime as well before the new batch of goats arrive. And their 24/7 vigil begins for four and two-legged predators.

Enjoy their video; this week's poetry in Poetry, TX.

Thank's for stopping.

Love - the only fire for which there is no insurance.

2009-02-11T19:25:00.000-08:00

DB and J drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word.

An earlier discussion had led to an argument about how to spend Valentine's Day and neither of them wanted to concede their position.

As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats and pigs, DB asked sarcastically,
"Relatives of yours?"

"Yep," J replied, "in-laws."

"You know, I was a fool when I married you." DB again, sarcastically.

"Yep" J replied, "but I was in love and didn't notice it.

Here's to my love - her poetry in Poetry, Texas [please click the movie]

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Smarter than the Tool

2009-01-27T15:09:00.000-08:00

Thousands of dollars in materials and hundreds of hours in labor to create a safe home for our goats and their protectors, the Great Pyrenees dogs; 5 ft. no climb fence, solar hot wire barrier and barbed wire where needed.

Yet today I spent hours on the 4 wheeler chasing a Pyr back behind the fence. How...where...I walk this fence twice a day...so tight my body bounces back...hmmm.

Freedom Tunnel...you have to be kidding...all utensils have been removed from their doghouse...they are on bedcheck and treats are now restricted...GEESH

Here's your poetry, from Poetry...my achin' back!

Plan your work; work your Plan

2009-01-12T22:09:00.000-08:00

Buy a couple of Great Pyrenees and throw them in the pasture; sounded simple enough. These big boys are not house dogs like our other couch potatoes; they demand a lot of time and training.

Of course we demand a lot from them ... sleeping outdoors with our livestock in below freezing temps and standing up to packs of coyotes/wild dogs and yes... we have panthers in East Texas
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But they bring the biggest of hearts in this weeks poetry from Poetry, TX.
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January in Texas

2009-01-06T21:20:00.000-08:00

With 80 degrees Saturday, J and I went to Canton, TX; the world's biggest flea market

http://www.shopfirstmondaycanton.com/new/index.php/fmvideo

Sunday nite the winds came out of the North and rain became an icy wonderland for Monday morning.

Our poetry from Poetry, TX is a short chilly video; thanks for stopping.

Happy Birthday Lady J

2009-01-03T09:58:00.000-08:00

Celebrating this, and every day, with you.

your DB.
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Honeymoons are Over

2008-12-09T13:22:00.001-08:00

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As Mr. Obama views the traditional "presidential honeymoon" under pressure even before he enters office, our boys find themselves already hard at work in the pasture.

Like the rest of the country, on the farm we must always focus on creating additional income. And as our military is ever vigilant against America's enemies, our new "pyrs" are tirelessly on guard against predators that threaten our growing herd of milk and meat goats.
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From a world view... to our small farm's view... we all know it will be a hard road ahead in '09... so let's just get to it!

Honoring fellow Guard/and all defenders [4 legged too] is this week's poetry from Poetry,Tx.

Thanks for stopping, see you soon.

For Family, Friends and Accomplices

2008-12-27T18:31:00.000-08:00

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When Christmas is in the heart...Christmas is in the air

Your holiday poetry from Poetry, TX.

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Fall Upon Us

2008-10-02T07:26:00.000-07:00

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Fall in Texas can't come soon enough; our second rainy season and the end of triple digit temps. That's a 2-fer out here.

Cross fences are almost done; new goats will call it home this winter. We'll - I just got corrected -- I'll ] be milking the hairy critters as J thinks up names for our goat cheeses.

Short and sweet entry this week ... just like our days ahead.

Thanks for stopping by and here's a 'bit o' poetry from Poetry, Texas.

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Pharmaceuticals Again Found in U.S. Drinking Water

2008-11-11T10:21:00.000-08:00

Drugs taken for pain, infection, high cholesterol, asthma, epilepsy, mental illness and heart problems contaminate drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans, according to a report by the Associated Press National Investigation Team.

A USGS survey revealed a list of compounds including the painkillers acetaminophen and ibuprofen, prescription medicines for cardiac disorders and hypertension, and female sex hormones used in birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy.

Drinking water treatment plants are not designed to remove these pharmaceutical residues, and the AP team uncovered data showing these same chemicals in treated tap water and water supplies in 24 major metropolitan areas.

No worry in the country ... we mix "our Jack" with "our well water".

So add some more ice to your glass and enjoy this week's poetry from Poetry, Texas ...gulp...yummy!

Friends in Need are Friends Indeed

2008-11-28T12:57:00.000-08:00

Our holiday deed this year was adopting two new pups from Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue [www.txpyrs.org]

Thanks to Susie and Mindee, and all the staff from this unselfish rescue group, for assisting us in bringing these "big boys" home to Poetry [70 lbs. at 8 mo.] They'll soon be patrolling our pastures working tirelessly protecting their goats.

This week's poetry, from Poetry, is introducing you to these gentle and majestic companions, and defenders of family and property... our Quinton and Quigley... happy Thanksgiving to them.

Summer and more Summer

2008-09-07T11:51:00.000-07:00

Well...Summer refusing to fade quietly...

90+ with high ozone.

Couple of hours on the tractor and your lungs feel like you had two big ol'
Cubano cigars.

And watching J hit the weeding with such intensity compels me to stand off to the side, as back up, in the event logistcs and support are required.

Hmmmmm... I hear over my shoulder.

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Thanks for stopping and
now a moment
of poetry

from

Poetry, Texas.

Rarely ... Spare Moments

2008-10-09T10:12:00.000-07:00

Rarely... an understatement for sure.

... always something to mow/cut, fix or mend.

or feed, water and chase back to pens/corral.

But on those rare/rainy and reclusive days...

Ol' DB can work some magic, as you will see, in each multi-layered slide.

So I offer you this week's poetry ... from Poetry, Texas.

Thanks for stopping by and see you again soon.

Shorter Days

2008-11-03T15:15:00.000-08:00

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We set the clocks back...hate doing that but it comes every year. Also signals first frost and firewood on the hearth. We'll take that trade off.

Dogs are going crazy as the nightlife gets busier with wildlife on the move; the rut is on. Bought new arrows for the crossbow [move over Nuge...DB huntin' hawg the real way.] Already smelling wild stew and deep fried quarters.

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Essentials we can't live without

2008-07-13T16:12:00.000-07:00

Two essentials we can't live without
in the country...
rain and dogs;
in that order.

Riding my mower today
I found myself bouncing across
some serious cracks ...
weathermen are saying
another drought is possible.

With little to no rain in Poetry
for the last 30 days,
I haven't figured out why
the grass keeps growing;
lots to learn out here.

And the dogs...smelled today's rain long before I sensed it was upon us. Got the tractor put up in time.

So the rain barrels are full again...keeps our garden alive without drawing down our well. That's a 2Fer out here.

And here's today's moment of poetry in Poetry, Texas. Adios for now.

2008-08-16T19:02:00.000-07:00

Well now ... 23 triple-digit days so far this year and a 107-degree scorcher that ranks as the hottest day of this year; the ninth straight day of triple-digit heat at the end of the fourth-hottest July on record in North Texas.

And the chores still gotta be done ... got the hay knocked down ... just have to bring it in ... cleaning up downed trees been ignored during this heat; better off as firewood than blockin' the roadway during the Fall storms hopefully coming.

On the wind ... smell some fine grilling ... better head back to the house and fix that pitcher of DB's famous margaritas ... Lady J expects along with her barbeque. Thanks for visiting ... and now today's poetry from Poetry, Texas... Y'All come back soon ... adios