Hallowean not ween

I'm not getting to see my children or grandkids today - Pumpkin Day - and I am feeling blue not orange. I am not all a'glow with candles in pumpkins and candy apples and the smell of spices in the air. Boo Hoo. Not Boo.

I will be pouting and waiting for pictures of some or all. Poooooo........

Dallas County vs Tarrant County Traffic

Just a Cowtown thumbs up for Tarrant County. We made a quick sashay east to Garland yesterday and the drivers and the red lights and traffic over there is heads up worse than in our neck of the woods. It is kill or be killed. OK, not that bad. But, it is lots more cars going hurry up and then scrunch on the brakes. It lots more red lights with people cutting in behind you and in front of you. Pull on you Parnelli gloves and stay alert. For a nice Sunday afternoon, everyone seemed to have their jaws jutted out and determined look in their eye.

Alright, I'm just riding Dallas County a little hard. We here 'in the West' don't mind letting someone slide into the flow of traffic if their trapped in a shopping center. We give them the short Cowboy wave and nod. (now mind you, you let them in if this does not deter other traffic flow behind or beside you, be safety minded)

We will continue to risk our necks on a regular basis to see the grandkids. No problema.

Take Time to Smell the Horses

Saturday afternoon our company picnic will be at Lone Star Park for dinner and the races. Well, I'm fired up. I'm on the annual party committee and we seem to have hit on a winner this year. We have had a huge turnout. Oil States is providing parking, admittance, programs, Lone Star Bucks and dinner for two adults. This is a pretty big deal and the employees are coming in droves. We are barely going to fit into the Pavilion Garden that we have reserved.

I have always loved horses, they just seem cool. We have been to Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie and it is incredible to see those animals churn and pull and drive when they come out of the starting gates. You have to go right down to the fences to get a real feel for what these powerful horses were bred to do.

The best part of this year's event is the Park is doing everything. The Party Committee just has to show up and eat and watch and enjoy. (at least, I hope, there can usually be some grumbling over something.)

Guess I'd better go study up on Trifectas, Quinellas and Daily Doubles. I understand my grandmother could always pick em and always bet on the first grey horse.

I Love October

Alrighty! Sometime last night, it finally became fall. It is cool at last. Our six month Texas summer may finally be over, leaves will change colors. And with the rising energy costs we are going to turn off the air conditioner and light candles and roast hot dogs. I like October a lot because there are no high pressure holidays just good ole Halloween. It is the perfect month to be a grandmother.

M.C. dba MiMi