So, ya wanna know some scraps 'bout me???

I've been Scrapped!

Well, I've been "Scrapped" by purdy lil' Vaquerogirl at California Cowgirl. Yep, I gotta spill the beans about me...10 tidbits of interest. Well, I don't know how interesting any of this could be, but it's always fun to play blogger games!

1. It's a sad story, I got my first pony for my 6th birthday and she foundered so bad we had to put her down.

2. Then the first horse my mom bought me was a total two-in-one surprise...I came home from school and there was this cute lil' filly! WoW did my eyes get big!

3. I've been married more than once...or twice...But, I've been married for almost 10 years to my best friend and the best, most sincere man on earth. He spoils me rotten and loves doing it! What more could there be?

4. Bling? I hate bling! I'm NOT a bling person. I don't follow fashion...at the Columbia Circuit Finals rodeo I went looking at the booths to find something good to bring home...bling, bling, bling, everywhere I went...blagh!!! I can't wait for the Jordon Valley Big Loop rodeo in May...now that's my kind of shoppin'...rawhide, wool 'n leather. I even wear the same style of Wranglers from 20 years ago. And I like to wear Packers...period.

5. When I was in high school, I worked at the local A & W with my good buddy Rick Dancer as a car hop...change belt and the whole bit...well, not the roller skates. Rick was the cook...love that man!

6. Dancing is my second favorite pastime after horses...two-step, waltz, west-coast swing, east-coast swing, cha cha...love them all...I'd take more ballroom dancing if it were available locally. Dancin's the one time I like to wear high heels and a dress ;~)

7. I love all types of music rock, alternative, country, but my favorite is "Cowboy" music...Ian Tyson, Wylie Gustafson, Dan Roberts, R.W. Hampton, Bren Hill, Red Stegall. I play a lil' bit of guitar and sing a lil' too...but haven't for years...the guitar is in the back of the spare closet.

8. We haven't had TV for over 3 years...we decided we don't have time for it and it's all crap anyhow. We have NetFlix and Sirius radio...love the new "Willie's Place" on Sirius...Honky Tonk 24/7 Yahoo!!! We dance in the kitchen when the mood strikes!

9. I like to bake and cook when I have time...when I don't, and am in a hurry I hate it!

10. My first truck & trailer was a Toyota 5 speed with a 1 horse trailer that was rebuilt (numerous times). I've grown since then...I'm on my 2nd 1 ton and have two trailers; a 4 horse gooseneck stock trailer and a 3 horse with living quarters.

Well there ya be!

Let's see...I get to "Scrap" a few other of my blogger friends. I'm choosin'...

My Pard Tracey at Mustang Diaries

The lovely Lisa at Laughing Orca Ranch

Mr. Ed (pun intended) a fantastic photographer
at Thoughts from the Road

And PrairieRunner Linda, the lady I would truly love to meet at
Just Another Day on the Prairie

So blogger friends...tell me what'cha got!

Keeping my Promise...even if it's only to myself!

As I bored all of my readers with my many awards yesterday...I'm at it again! But, I made the statement that I would not let it get so out of hand ever again. So...

Embarrassingly enough, it was brought to my attention that I had missed one...and, LORDY there could be more!!! With the 4 days of company over Thanksgiving, I'm still playing catch up.



But, anywho...This beautiful Butterfly Award has been given to me by the lovely Lisa at Laughing Orca Ranch. She is one amazing woman..I need to take time management classes from her! How she does what she does is beyond my comprehension.

Now, I'm going to reserve my right to pass this gorgeous award on to other bloggers at a later date. Is that cheating? Nah...it's just the way I'ma gonna do it!

Me? Awards? Yep! And I'm LATE!!!

As the days fly by, I've realized that I've received some mighty fine awards from my wonderful new blogger friends and readers and didn't do a thing about them!!

First, sweet lil' Pony Girl over at Pony Girl Rides Again gave me my very first award!!! She thinks I'm a hot blogger!!! Ha!! Thanks so much Pony Girl. And if you want to see an amazingly colored Appaloosa, you gotta go see her Boy.
I'm going to pass this Hot Blog Award on to a couple of new friends of mine.

First is Reddunappylitivensfe over at her blog
There is a Horse in my Bubblebath.
She's new, like me, to blogging, and I'm loving her old photos and stories.

Second is Tracey with her Mustang Diaries. I'm actually going to get to meet her this weekend as she's coming to Burns Oregon to pick up her training horse from the Burns Wild Horse Corrals. She's been chosen as one of the trainers for the Northwest Extreme Mustang Makeover. Go to The Extreme Mustang Makeover for more info.
Good luck Tracey!!

Next came this wonderful button from Trainwreck who is such a kick in the pants when she writes in her blog Cowboys, Kids, and Sunsets. Most all of my readers already follow along her trail...if not, you need to go say howdy to her.


Then Mikey The Horse Shoeing Housewife sent me FLOWERS!!! I haven't had flowers in ages!! How sweet can it get?!? I get to relive my days of living in Arizona with her beautiful desert photos. Thanks Mikey!

I'm going to pass this beautiful bouquet on to a few of my Dogster friends:

Kat at Life Earth Sky (go check out her wildlife and animal paintings...amazing!).

Sista' Moonshine at Random Thoughts and Loose Ends. She's got two of the most beautiful Basenji pups you've ever seen...and they have personalities to match hers! Sassy!

Cassie (the Cairn Terrier) at Cassie's Chronicle. Yep, Cassie's got her own blog...that's one smart pup and cute as a button too!

Last, but not least, is this wonderful Superior Scribbler award given to me by The Wife at her great blog Gizzards & Calf Fries. I love her writing, photos and lifestyle. She's a tough lil' lady that I'd love to meet someday!

With this award, there are some rules:

1. Name 5 other Superior Scribblers

2. Link to the author and the name of the blog that gave you the award.

3. Display the award on your blog with this LINK , which explains the award.

4. At the bottom of that link, add your name to Mr. Linky's list.

5. Post these rules for your recipients.

And, here are my Superior Scribbler Award recipients:

1. C-inspots at C-ing Spots Appaloosas

2. kdwhorses at Blackjack Land & Cattle Company

3. Java's Mom at Javas Barn

4. One Cowgirl

5. Latigo Liz at Cowgirl Up

OH MY GOSH...that's the last time I let things get this out of hand!!!