SueC Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 My 21 yr old DD left this morning for Austin. I think she has 24 hours flying to get there. She will be staying somewhere near Cameron for 3 months working on a ranch. ok picture this - E is a girly girl who wears her heels pretty much every where! she is a city girl who loves fashion ... and she will spend three months being a cowgirl So I really hope you all are keeping that part of the US of A nice and safe!!!! Actually I wish I was travelling with her and then I could meet some of you Link to comment
Homemaker Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Wow! How did this all come about? Link to comment
Amishway Homesteaders Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 wait a minute...................... Is that your DD you discibed or 'the Boss' Darlene? sound the same to me. LOL Link to comment
SueC Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 Ok - they do sound similar My brother and his wife run a small property in Texas. They have shouted E the ticket, will pay her expenses etc. plus she will get some pocket money. She has been studying fashion design so this is quite different than her normal!! She will even be away for Christmas and her birthday. Apparently she will have a travel trailer (?) to sleep in unless there are other visitors - then she gets the tackle room in the barn!! I am looking forward to lots of photos! Link to comment
Stephanie Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 What an adventure!! Be forewarned Sue, many a girl has lost her heart to a cowboy! Link to comment
cowgirl8 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Its great having a job that people love to experience doing...lol.....I hope the weather will be good for her. This time of year in Texas you never know what you'll get. 90 one day, 50 the next. Dought one day, floods the next...lol.... Post pictures when you get them. Link to comment
Vic303 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Cool, Sue! Wishing her safety in travel, and tons of fun on the ranch! Now, why isn't she getting to enjoy the joys of Texas, in the summer?? That's when Texas is at it's worst, I mean best! Link to comment
lunamother Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 what a great adventure! if they're anywhere near Austin proper- it's a really fun city for anyone, but REALLY fun for people her age- tons of live music and the accompanying socialization (fine- it's a Party Town ) oh. and be sure she's under the Congress St. bridge at dusk she MUST see THIS Link to comment
CrabGrassAcres Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Cameron is a nice small town and the folks are friendly. I run up there once in a while since I live in Milam County. I'm sure she'll have a great time! Link to comment
Deerslayer Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 COWBOYS There is something about those hats, pearl snap shirts, and wranglers... Oh I drifted off there for a minute!!! Texas has a way of getting under your skin!!! She had better be careful or she may never leave Link to comment
SueC Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 We told her if she finds a nice cowboy, he needs to be relocatable or rich Texas is too far away from her Mum and Dad!!! Link to comment
sassenach Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Congrats, I hope she finds the wisdom of wearing boots and realizing honest hard work is worth it! This will be some change! She's going to have to put away the heels it looks like to me! I am hoping she grows to love it and gains many practical skills! Link to comment
cowgirl8 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Mommas dont let your babies grow up to be cowboys, dont let them pick guitars and drive them ole trucks, make em be doctors and lawyers and such. Mammas dont let your babies grow up to be cowboys, they're never at home and they're always alone, even with someone they love.. No, no cowboys, dont let her, they're no good....... Link to comment
Lavenderflowers Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 With the rain and cooler weather here lately, it's almost as pretty as Spring now, <sigh> about the cowboys....ummm Austin is really one of the coolest towns in Texas, really it is. Link to comment
SueC Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 She arrived safely and now has the first item of work clothes - gumboots! I really wish I was a fly on the wall ... Having said all that I know she will have a blast - dirt and all Link to comment
Deerslayer Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I'm still thinkin' about cowboys!!!! Glad she made it!!! Link to comment
cowgirl8 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 keep us posted... Tell her to at least look for a cowboy who is going to law school there in austin..if he's there he has a brain...lol Link to comment
BiscuitMaker Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Don't you worry about her she will be fine and if she needs any help contact me I can get there in a few hours and take care of her or bring her home. Whartever you need. Just to let you know you have friends you can count on. Link to comment
SueC Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 Thank you Biscuitmaker! She has posted some photos on flicker. I am not sure how this works but hopefully I have put a photo below (it didn't work so you get the link http://www.flickr.com/photos/31442486@N07/4015739668/ We chated on skype, she has a grin from ear to ear. Plus she has started a blog on worldnomads, so we also get to saty up to date with her that way. ok - my day has started so breakfast and off to do some shopping - gotta love Saturdays! Link to comment
mommato3boys Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 COWBOYS There is something about those hats, pearl snap shirts, and wranglers... Oh I drifted off there for a minute!!! Texas has a way of getting under your skin!!! She had better be careful or she may never leave You know what they say about Texas don't you...they grow them bigger out there She may just loose her heart and stay to find it. Link to comment
dogmom4 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 How fun! Your girl looks like she's having a good time...what a wonderful learning experience.... I like the fashion statement...ya know...the hole in the knee of your pants...fits right in on the ranch... Link to comment
SueC Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 She is back safe and sound! and heart whole apprarently the only cowboys she met were old and or attached. She has had an experience she will never forget and is already planning her next trip. She has the boots - properly christened in the ranch 'dirt', big buckles and a confederate straw hat. Muscles she didn't used to have and a desire to eat local and organic. It is good to see her, even if she heads back to her city tomorrow. Link to comment
Becca_Anne Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Glad her adventure worked out well and she's home safe! Link to comment
Christy Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Sounds she had a great time. Good to be under mother´s wings again (for mom anyway) and planning her next trip. Link to comment
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