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RE: All you Lefthanders out there
Started school way back and was printing left handed. After a series of pointer blows to my left hand I followed orders from masochist to use my right hand. Must have ruined my life forever. :-) Used either hand working and threw right batted both and kicked a football (badly) with right foot. Used to be able to throw a baseball left handed well enough to play first base when right elbow was injured.
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onehorsehitcher
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01/11/12 04:21pm |
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RE: Men's Age
I am at the stage where I have them deliver. How old would that be?
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onehorsehitcher
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01/03/12 07:37am |
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RE: What's so special about Texas winds??
Just located it on the map. Really wouldn't be too far out of my way. It isn't in The index on my atlas but found it. May have been thru there but didn't notice it. Who would look for Utopia in Texas anyway. We have traveled all over the state in the many years we have been coming and taking back roads has always been fun. My wife, being a native Texan, is the navigator and I always do what she says. Been lost many times. But what can you say to a native Texan especially one who cooks. :-)! It has taken me about 60 years to Yankee fie her. HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE.
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onehorsehitcher
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12/31/11 07:14pm |
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RE: What's so special about Texas winds??
There is no such place called Utopia.
Utopia! Sorry, had to do it :) Touche!
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onehorsehitcher
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12/31/11 03:31pm |
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RE: foul stench in Sears bill envelope
Some folks used to like 'Scratch & Sniff!!!!!
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onehorsehitcher
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12/31/11 03:27pm |
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RE: What's so special about Texas winds??
Having been coming to south Texas for 30 plus years and that time split between Padre Island National Seashore and the RGV and spending my working years in sub zero temps, shoveling or plowing snow in the winter months making a living I certainly tolerate the breezes, an occasional frost, and occasional cane soot. Of course this area is not for everyone thankfully. There is no such place called Utopia. The changing of the valley from a sleepy citrus orchard to one of the fastest growing areas in the country is changing it allure to some. The closeness of the area to the violence in Mexico must be understood. Mexico president Calderone is correct in much of the drug problems are because of the U S demand for that product and the border is porous. That can be blamed of most of the last several administration in my opinion. I live in a Winter Texan community that is only a few miles from the border and we are not fearful of the drug trade or excessive crime. What used to be citrus groves are now used for housing for both Winter Texan and locals. Land has become too valuable to raise crops sadly. We live here for 6 months and the few days that we are not able to ride the bicycle or walk or sit outside and enjoy a book are far more than the amount of days that you can do that in the upper midwest or many other places. To each his own. If I have to make a choice of staying in one place, it would be here. There is always a windbreak. 'Black snow' doesn't need shoveling and my wife can have her own fresh tomatoes.
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onehorsehitcher
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12/30/11 08:41am |
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RE: What's so special about Texas winds??
fchammer1--You forgot to include the last line-----No snow to shovel! Not telling it as it is brings many complaints for the newcomers. Lots of positive things about the valley not limited to the following. Great people, more activities than one can do, Gonzales, H E B, and many more. Maybe those who live in compact parks miss the wind a bit, and are far enough from cane fields to avoid the black 'snow' but all those are here.I can remember when there were only a few parks and vacant land between the various towns. I think there are fewer goats now but lots more people. Most roads are paved and more services available.
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onehorsehitcher
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12/28/11 05:48pm |
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RE: What's so special about Texas winds??
The wind is pretty constant in the RGV, only the direction is different. I don't think it is as bad inland as it is on the coast but 40 mph gusts are common. My trailer is permanently facing south and the awning is on the west side. I put it out when we arrive in November and put it back in when we leave the last of April. I tie it down with dog anchors and heavy duty strapping with springs on the tie downs. I put my privacy screen out and anchor it with dog anchors and bungees. Been doing that for many years. It flops a bit when the fronts come thru and the wind shifts from south to north as the west wind blows directly toward it. A couple of years ago when we had real rain a couple of the dog anchors pulled out but normally they stay in all season. When we used to stay on the island we seldom put the awning out due to having no place to anchor it---sand is useless for that purpose. If it wasn't for the wind the bugs would be terrible. For the folks that complain about the dust, it isn't as bad as the black ash from the sugar cane burning. There is no snow to drift.
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onehorsehitcher
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12/27/11 07:14pm |
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RE: Whatever Happened to Nicknames?
Nick names were very common when I was a child. Many were because of physical looks and some were for disabilities which now is considered cruel. Others were for habits. I suppose it was because most of the sports stars were given nick names but times have changed along with the naming of children. Many of the black community seem to make up names or combine names and change spellings of others. You can call me whatever you like as long as you call me for meals.
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onehorsehitcher
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12/26/11 07:42am |
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RE: So What do you pay per KW hour for Electricity in RV Park
KW charges in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas mostly depends on which provider is used. Magic Valley Cooperative is probably the cheapest and they raised the minimum this year. If the owner provides meters and outlets he certainly should be able to pass that cost on to the renters of the lots. If the electricity is provided in the rent many will use all they can but if they have to pay direct they will conserve. Been there, done that. If you cannot afford it, go some place else or learn to conserve. My average bill is $40/month. Just about what I pay up north for furnace, fridge and security lights.
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onehorsehitcher
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12/24/11 09:31am |
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RE: Today I got a reminder of why I like the RGV
That happened to a friend in Chicago and several vehicles stopped. Grabbed what they needed and left. ;)
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onehorsehitcher
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12/01/11 07:05pm |
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RE: Drain Home Hot Water Heater when Away?????
You can blow out any house water lines with a small compressor and use serveral methods to prevent traps from freezing. Of course by pass your water softener so that any scale is diverted to an open line rather than plugging screens in the softener. After a few days you can open the softener and use soft water. We unplug electric appliances to prevent lightening damage during early spring thunderstorms.
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onehorsehitcher
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11/16/11 07:46pm |
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RE: RV insurance for stored RVs
My trailer was covered by a home owners policy as long as I was living in it, transporting it or stored on my property in my home state. Once we decided to leave it in Texas on our lot rather than drag it back and forth I was required to insure it in Texas. Only a couple of companies will insure RVs stored in Texas ( according to various agents) and that company was Foremost. AARP told us when we contacted them we could get insurance thru them but it was also Foremost. Just a bit higher than the local agency in south Texas. Kind of like a mobile home, tied down, and a couple of agencies wanted it skirted. A bit expensive in my opinion but I deem it necessary. I cannot think of the other company, American something or other. About the same price. There are limitations on what they cover. Read the policy carefully to learn what it doesn't cover.
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onehorsehitcher
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11/16/11 07:35pm |
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RE: Camp grounds on 59, 79, & 77 to RGV from Texarkana
Sonny's may be crowded if there are many oil rigs working but they will fix you up overnight in at all possible. They are very nice and the place is just far enough away from the highway to limit noise. Probably stayed there thirty or more times. Easy off and on.
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onehorsehitcher
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10/12/11 10:33am |
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RE: Recourse against power co tree trimmers?
Asphundh is probably the worst of all the powerline tree trimmers. Too big to fight! At least that is what they think. I had an advance man come in and TELL me what they were planning to do with a few trees in my house yard. I told them they could not cut anything unless my wife or I approved. He said they could and argued with me. Fortunately when the power company purchased the easement several years before we put that clause in the agreement. I called the power company and told them the situation, they contacted Asphundh and instructed them to follow the instructions on the easement. They decided just to leave the trees as is. The local power company brought their equipment and did the work themselves to suit both them and us. A few years ago another company was doing the tree trimming and was looking for a place to put a few loads of wood chips. My wife is an extensive flower gardner and was certainly happy to get the chips for those beds. We have lots of room and they left around 75 cubic yards of chips. It has settled, rotted and now is wonderful mulch and dirt.
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onehorsehitcher
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09/27/11 03:27pm |
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RE: Rude People Rant
Yes I realize it was but at the moment it seemed like a good idea. I was in pretty good shape at the time and a bunch younger but even a push while in the bleachers could have be bad. What is the old saying about being dumb when you are young and smarter as you age? I doubt if I would toss his hat now but I would still confront him. Of course he would be 40 years older too! :)
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onehorsehitcher
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09/20/11 02:31pm |
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RE: Rude People Rant
Yes, it really wasn't cool at all but after several hours of looking for misplaced kids, escourting a few over indulged patrons out of the fairgrounds , I was in a foul mood. I have never understood the reasoning behind being rude in most situations but nobodies perfect. That instance did make me feel better though. Incidentely, I did have to pay to enter the show just like everyone else. By the way, my wife said the main show was Charley Pride.
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onehorsehitcher
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09/18/11 03:54pm |
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Is the economy changing you plans for the winter?
It is fast approaching the departure date for the annual trip to warmer weather. We have been in contact with our neighbors and friends and it seems that all are still heading south again at their usual time. Some like me no longer tow or drive big rigs but no one has said that they were not coming. A couple are leaving a bit later than usual but not because of the economy. How about you?
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onehorsehitcher
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09/18/11 09:35am |
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RE: Rude People Rant
Congratulations to you for not getting really angry and causing a scene that would have detracted from the show. I had a similar experience some years ago while attending an outdoor concert at a county fair. A country act was appearing (don't even remember who it was)and seating was in bleachers with no assigned seats. As I, unlike you am not 7 ft. tall, I sat it the highest row available. Needless to say during the opening performance a group came up and sat in front of us and to use a term that you rarely hear anymore, they were "drugstore cowboys". In Texas they would have been called "All hat and no cattle" type people. One of the biggest, or at least with the biggest hat sat in front of my wife smoking a big cigar and sipping from a flask in which I assume was some sort of "tonic". He leaned over from one side to another speaking to his friends and made a lot of noise doing so. I was never very good at controlling my temper but I asked him nicely if he could remove his hat as he was blocking my wife and my view of the stage. I was told I could just move. By this time there was a full bleacher and no other seating was available. I wasn't as cool as you but the hat was removed. I took it off his head and sailed it over the back of the bleachers. I also told him if he relit his cigar I would stuff it down his throat to which the people surrounding us cheered. Lucky for me he and his cronies left the area. I guess the badge and weapon I had holstered made an impression on them. I was just off my shift on the security detail. Sometimes the only way to stop rudeness is to be firm and direct.
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onehorsehitcher
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09/18/11 09:25am |
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RE: Texas considering 85mph speed limit
I've driven on the west Texas roads and some are easy to drive that fast on but just remember, there may not be many vehicles on the roads but there are lots of critters that cross or fly over those roads. If you want a real thrill let a hawk fly in front of you at 85 or so. It happened to me and thanks to the hawk and not me, I didn't have it come thru the windshield. A bit more dangerous than a big bug.
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onehorsehitcher
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09/15/11 07:20am |
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