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Tag Archives: Texas
I Lied
Not something I do habitually. But yeah, I lied. What about? The number of hits the pigs have drawn here. I must have looked at the stats wrong, as in number of hits for the WEEK instead of hits since … Continue reading
Posted in Bluebonnet Bloom Blogreports, cakes
Tagged bluebonnets, chocolate, Hill Country, Kit Kats, Pigs in the Mud, Texas
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My Precioussssss (not blue)
Years ago, my mother mentioned an old pitcher that came from my dad’s side of the family. She said she needed to get it out someday. Years later, she got it out. It seems my great Aunt Vera had given it to … Continue reading
Posted in My One Weakness
Tagged antique, pitchers, Tennessee, Texas, Wheeling Pottery Co.
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Live from Texas
Yep, made it to Central Texas last night right around 8. About 15 min. after I got here, friends from Utah called from a Piano Guys concert! Waiting to hear how awesome the music was. But in the meantime… News … Continue reading
And in conclusion…
Finally, in between mixing cakes and baking cakes, I’ve had a few minutes to upload some pics from the Texas trip. These are special though. These photos are of a little tiny Methodist Church near Mason, Texas, heart of bluebonnet … Continue reading
Deep in the heart of…
Well, you know. Still can’t upload pics or don’t know how to get them from camera to phone. Anyway, for those of you who may be hitting the road this weekend to hunt bluebonnets, get off the beaten paths! The … Continue reading
On the scene report
Coming to you live from Bluebonnet Heaven…unbelievable blooms this year! The Brady-Mason area was great but it just became an ocean of blue in the Fredricksburg, Llano, San Saba area! Wow! Pics coming soon. I don’t think I’ ve ever … Continue reading
A real quick note:
No time for blogging today, but I did want to get the latest bluebonnet pic from Central Texas up! Once again, our correspondent Suz has come through with photos!!! What a gal! She took these photos close to her house. Next week … Continue reading
Posted in Bluebonnet Bloom Blogreports
Tagged birthday cakes, bluebonnets, Maple syrup, Texas
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Slowly but Surely
Quick update on the Bluebonnet bloom: From Central Texas, Suz says, “not much change” However her pic shows thicker foliage and height gains. Come on little plants. We know you can do it Incoming from Austin area: Dianne was out … Continue reading
What’s Happening at the Farm….#BigBossProjects
It’s been a cold, almost frigid week here. Lots of repair work on vehicles is in the process. Pens are about cleaned up…for a while. That’s a job that is never quite done. Always more poop to haul. Project Musil … Continue reading
I am surrounded
But it’s ok because the surrounders are bluebonnets so I don’t mind being the surroundee! On that note…Did you know that Texas has an official tartan? I didn’t either until I tripped into the Texas Scottish Heritage Society site that states: The Texas Bluebonnet … Continue reading








