This photo brings back some good memories of the 4th of July..................

[Kelley (Texas)]

My parents had driven up from Portland, Texas (Corpus Christi area) to spend the 4th of July with us and to watch me compete in a local weekend roping event. This is a picture taken by my Father.... from right to left, Debbie, my Mother and me as I was grooming my horse "Tuff" in preparation for the roping event. "Tuff" was one of those one of a kind horses, a big and strong horse...smart too! Several years ago, I wrote a story about "Tuff" and posted it on this Forum. I came in second place at the roping event and won seventy-five dollars and a belt buckle. I will never forget the smile on my Mother's face when we were lined up getting our money and awards in that arena...I gave the buckle to my Mother. Later, we stopped and ate BBQ in Lockhart, Texas...wait, my son ate a hamburger, the rest of us ate some good BBQ ribs. Also, "Tuff" was in the trailer and we gave him a couple of flakes of hay. We had a great 4th of July and it was to be the last ones spent together with my parents...my Father passed away that following Feburary. The 4th of July has always been one of our favorite holidays, many good memories...happy memories. Please have a great day! Kelley (Texas)

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[Rob/Windsor Ont.]

All the way around ! Beautiful treed backdrop, your wife and mom along with your horse. And to top it off, taken by your father ! Tuff looks like one powerful animal.....and equally beautiful. Don't know Fred......this post just touched me. Many thanks for sharing it. BTW.....if you don't see the post below wishing you guys a Happy 4th of July, I'll repeat it here. Best neighbors on the planet !!

 

[Royal]

Mama looks like she could handle a cowboy with no problem at all.

I hope everyone has a great and safe 4th of July. We are headed for the river in a few minutes. It will be full of drunken tourist but that is good for the economy.

Later

 

[George-CT]

have for sure and the photo to go with it. We always enjoyed the 4 of July back then with family. Sadly I have not found a lot of pictures from those times. I need to look in some of the picture albums of cousins I think. Those close to you near by, your horse with a hobby and job you loved. It don't get much better than that.
Thanks for post and have a happy and safe 4th of July.

George-CT

 

[Ron J]

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[Micheal_R]

What I still have difficulty with is all the dry, grayish areas around you. Nothing but green up here and that sure could use a little green. :

fair winds

Mikie

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

Most of the foliage down here in South Texas is bright green, just less of it because South Texas is semi-arid. This hot, dry brush country can be harsh at times. I must admit that you folks up North and in Canada appear to have greener, thicker foliage. Please have a great day! Kelley (Texas)

 

[Wayne in BC]

i hope you have that framed and hung on the wall. It reminds me that i really need to get busy and scan some old pics.

 

[ojm bc]

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