Weekend Roundup - J

This week's assignment: Starts with J, Favorite, and Junk.

Starts with J: On a recent trip to Oklahoma City, while waiting for the horse races to begin, we had lunch at a restaurant located inside Remington Park. There were JUGS on the tables. Sadly, the JUGS were empty. 

Favorite: I do enjoy going to the races. It's one of my favorite things to do. This JOCKEY is riding a horse I placed a massive $2 bet on. Sadly, he didn't win. 

This is but one of many JOCKEY statutes scattered around the paddock at Remington Park.

Junk: This is a JUNKY old truck hanging over the entrance to a store called JUNK Stars in Tishomingo, OK. The store is owned by Dorothy Shelton, Blake's mother.


Just Because: This slot machine gives one the opportunity to match the letter J. I didn't play, but I did admire the colors.

And Finally: This statute of JESUS is located across the street from the Oklahoma City Bombing Museum. Sad.

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Weekend Roundup - I

Today's assignment: Starts with I, Favorite, and Inspiring.

I didn't think I would find an I worth posting, but then we had a night out at Remington Park.

Starts with I: I found this beautiful statute of an INDIAN riding his pony. The flowers, grass, and pine trees made for the perfect place for a ride.

Favorite: In the 9th race Trixie Racer was considered the favorite. Which meant my meager bet wouldn't bring in much cash if she won. She is one of 5 horses brought over by the trainer, who happens to be the stepson. This made her a favorite of ours, too. So, Hubs and I placed our bets...

...and she won. We were INVITED to have our picture taken with her in the Winner's Circle. INCREDIBLE! 

Inspiring: As this beauty showed her stuff, Hubs and I decided her long legs meant a long stride, IDEAL for a win. She didn't. :(

Just Because: INNOCENT Storm was an INTERESTING name, and most of the time this is how I choose the horse to bet on. However, had she been named Storm, I might have placed a bet, but the INNOCENT part made her seem too docile to win. She didn't.

And Finally: Stepson wanted Hubs to meet one of the owners, so he INTRODUCED them before the last race. It was a fun night!

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Weekend Roundup - H

This week's assignment: Starts with H, Favorite, and Half.

Starts with H: I spotted this guy across the pond in the top of a tree. It was an exciting find, since this is my first actual shot of a Cooper's HAWK.

Favorite: Mr. HUMMINGBIRD was impatiently waiting for me to leave so he could help himself to some nectar.

He doesn't look HAPPY. I think he might have put a HEX on me.

Half: This stray dog was HALF HIDDEN behind our storage shed.

Just Because: I couldn't possibly do an H post without a HORSE, now could I?

And Finally: How about HOT? Yes it has been! Is it HOT where you are?

Oh, What the Heck: How about some HORSE art? Found this beauty in Shawnee, OK. There are several around town, but this is my favorite.

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The Weekend Roundup - G

Today's assignment: Starts with G, Favorite, and Green.

Starts with G: The horses finally decided to explore the pasture beyond the pond, but looks like Humphrey likes the GRASS on the lawn side of the fence better.

Favorite: Birds are always my favorite and I do love GREEN. This hummer combines both.

Green: During the GRAND Entry at the rodeo, the Sweethearts of the Rodeo enter carrying flags. This sweetheart's shirt and hearts match her horse. GREEN is my favorite color. 

Just Because: No way I could have a G post without a picture of my beloved GUS. Here I'm getting the impatient stare because he wants me to throw the ball instead of taking his pic.

And Finally: This picture was taken last spring. Mama GOOSE and her GOSLINGS enjoying a rest in the shade.

What the Heck - One More: Beloved GRANDSON'S high school GRADUATION.

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The Weekend Roundup - F

This weeks assignment: Starts with F, Favorite, and Full.

Starts with F: What is a parade without a FIRETRUCK? There were several in this year's Independence Day celebration.

Favorite: Horses are a FAVORITE of mine. Especially this FLEABIT Roan on a FOGGY morning.

Full: We have had a lot of rain this year. After a downpour, this puddle was so FULL of water a goose decided to have a bath.

Just Because: Have you seen the movie 8 Seconds? If you have, or if you follow rodeo, you will know Lane FROST was a FAMOUS bullrider during the 80s. His last ride was at Cheyenne FRONTIER Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He completed a successful ride, dismounted, and landed in the dirt. The bull turned and hit him in the back with his horn. The impact caused broken ribs. Lane initially got up and waived at his friend, Tuff Hedeman, for help. He took a couple of steps and then fell. The impact caused his ribs to puncture his heart and lungs. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Last month we went to the rodeo near Ada, OK. Lane had competed there many times. On the night we were there, Lane FROST was being inducted into the Hall of Fame. His mother (pictured below) accepted the award. 

And Finally: This Red-winged blackbird was showing of his FEATHERS when he flew off the FEEDER.

Wait! One More: The end. A FLY'S end, that is. He mooned me as I was about to snap the pic. :)

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Weekend Roundup - E

This week's assignment: Starts with E, Favorite, and Evening.

Starts with E: This is Gus with one EAR up and one EAR down.

Favorite: E is another opportunity to ENJOY my EAGLE pics. I'm sure I won't see another until after the first of the year. So EXCITING!

Evening: I enjoy sitting outside as the EVENING sun colors the sky.

Just Because: Bella's EYES are the most beautiful shade of blue.


And Finally: A great EGRET trying to decide how dangerous I am. Must have thought I looked pretty scary because he flew right after I snapped the pic.


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Weekend Roundup - D

This week's assignment: Starts with D, Favorite, and Dark.

Starts with D: I am lucky enough to have a visitor from out-of-town this week. She is a fan of Blake Shelton, so I took her for lunch at his venue in Tishomingo. There is a restaurant called Ole Red and a music venue called The DOGHOUSE.

Favorite: We had lunch at Ole Red and when we were finished, walked toward the gift shop. I love all DOGS (well, except the mean ones), so when I saw a board with tons of DOG pics, I had to stop and admire the pups. 

I pointed out a red heeler to my friend/cousin and then looked again. It was GUS, my red heeler. 

Last year Ole Red requested people send in pics of their DOGS, so I sent in this pic of Gus and then promptly forgot all about it. Made for a nice surprise.

Dark: While enjoying our delicious meal, I noticed this neon sign lighting up a DARK wall. Hmm....

Just Because: I found this DOME on a church in Oklahoma City.

And Finally: This beautiful DRAGONFLY landed in some dead grass along the fence. I think he is a Blue-tailed DRAGONFLY.

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Oklahoma National Memorial - Part III

Timothy McVeigh was stopped by the Oklahoma State Patrol as he traveled north on I35. The officer stopped McVeigh because his car didn't have a license plate. This is the getaway car.

After the officer noticed a bulge in his jacket, McVeigh admitted he had a gun. He was arrested for no license plates and possession of a firearm, which was not legal at the time. At the time of the arrest, he was wearing a t-shirt with a picture of Abraham Lincoln and the words sic semper tyrannis, which means 'thus always for tyrants'. These are the words supposedly shouted by John Wilkes Booth after he shot President Lincoln. On the back of the t-shirts was the picture of a tree and three droplets of blood. Also printed on the back were the words of Thomas Jefferson 'The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants'.

McVeigh's driver's license.

The tickets issued.

Weapons McVeigh had with him.

In his possession:

In 1999 McVeigh was moved to the Federal Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana.

His last meal consisted of 2 pints of mint chocolate chip ice cream. A Catholic priest performed last rites.

McVeigh was put to death on June 11, 2001.

The Weekend Roundup - C

The assignment for this week is: Starts with C, Favorite, and Calm.

Starts with C: This young lady is the Ken Lance Rodeo Queen and she is wearing CHAPS to prove it.

Favorite: This is an American COOT.

Calm: The CALM before the storm. Also, CLOUDS. :)

Just Because: This CATFISH isn't real, but he is a CATFISH nonetheless.

And Finally: Living in ranch COUNTRY like I do, what C post would be COMPLETE without a COW!

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