I WANT TO BE A COWGIRL!

ALL I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP ....

IS A ROOT'N TOOT'N COWGIRL!

I’m a wanta’ be COWGIRL!
Yep, that’s right par’ner!
I want to saddle up my horse and
ride into the sunset;
or at least ride into the hills
with my red cowgirl boots upon my feet
and my suede cowgirl hat upon my head!
 

Yea right ….I must be dreaming!
It would be fun though, to sit upon a saddle and round up about 700 head of buffalo! For those wanna be cowboy's and cowgirl's for a fee of $25.00 each and one’s own horse, you indeed can participate in the Annual Bison Roundup.

Only those with ‘brave spirit’ need apply!

This past weekend we ventured out to Antelope Island on the Great Salt Lake to view the 23rd Annual Great Bison Roundup. It was really a treat to see cowboys and cowgirls in the saddle rounding up a large herd of Bison. Really makes one want to become a cowgirl!

For those who wish a bit of history on Antelope Island. Antelope Island is located on the Great Salt Lake. Antelope Island is the largest of the Great Salt Lake’s nine islands and is part of the Utah State Park systems. From the mainland, its 28,022 acres appear barren and deserted. But Antelope Island is home to a variety of flora and fauna native to the Great Basin region. The island was without its namesake antelope for many years, but they were reintroduced in 1993 and can now be seen in many areas of the park. Deer, bobcats, coyotes, many varieties of birds and waterfowl also call the island home. But most famous are Antelope Island's American Bison, introduced to the island in 1893 and now numbering some 600 animals. The world-renowned herd is managed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation and visitors are welcome at the island's buffalo corral and management facilities. During the annual bison roundup each November, visitors can get a close-up look at the bison and the techniques used on a working buffalo ranch.

YEP! ....I JUST WANT TO BE A COWGIRL
WITH RED BOOTS UPON MY FEET!

COME WALK WITH ME...

Please join me for a morning walk .....

Through the meadow by the lake ....

Under the morning sun ....

And, big blue skies with white fluffy clouds.

So peaceful, it renews the soul ....

Viewing nature's abundance! From flowers ....

to a beaver's dam!

My soul is renewed, my heart is full!

Thank you for joining me on a morning walk through the forest by the lake!

CAMPIN' AGAIN!

We took off this past weekend for camping and a group meeting with the 'Salty Teardrops' in Bryce Canyon, Utah. It was a specatular weekend and loaded with lots of fun! It twas' a bit on the cold side...the lowest night temperature was 30 degrees. I underestimated where we were going ...needless to say I'm restocking my camping gear to include parka's, beanie's and gloves!

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Now for the trip! You ask, 'What is the Salty Teardrop' group? Well, it's a group of people ....young and old who have a fasination with teardrop trailers. Teardrop trailers come in a variety of shapes and sizes. We're lucky to have finally found a group here in the Salt Lake City Valley. There were people from Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and of course Utah at this particular campout! It was loads of fun and we met lots of wonderful people! Now you may be asking what is a 'Teardrop Trailer'? Where here it is .....

Here it is ...our tiny little 'Teardrop' ....and yes, we absolutely sleep in it!

As you can see by the picture ...it's a matched set! The teardrop and the cruiser! We look very stylish driving the open highways with our teardrop trailer!

Here we are at the campground and a closer look at out little home away from home!

An inside view ....see I told you that we sleep inside. It's so cozy and surprisingly lots of room.

Another view of the interior. There are even cabinets inside for nightly necessities, clothes and a place for our music. We never travel with television or radio ...only our Ipod. We totally get away from it all when we travel or camp!

Here's one of the spectacular views from our campsite! If you have not been to Bryce Canyon before ...it's definitely worth the trip!

Another view! I took lots of pictures, but won't post them all. I would surely bore you!

Here is our little camp set up! This is the kitchen area!

Complete with hot tea! We never leave home without our tea!

I even took a little knitting, even though I didn't get much of that done!

And ....last, but not least ....the biffy! I totally have to have this when camping with the teardrop!

Driving through 'Red Canyon' upon approaching Bryce!

This is a picture of the rock formations within the canyon. They are quite spectacular.

These formations are called 'Hoo-Doos'. Something we learned this weekend! The definition is Hoodoo \Hoo"doo\, n. A natural rock pile or pinnacle of fantastic shape. [Western U. S.] The formations are caused by billions of years of erosion. I thought I'd share that bit of information with you today.

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I hope you enjoyed traveling with me. I will post a few other photo's on a later post. I'll try to include a few other sample's of teardrop trailers and a few more scene's of Bryce Canyon.

ROAD TRIP - DAYS 5 & 6

What a great time we had in 'sunny' Southern California! Daughter dear and darling boyfriend showed us a grand time. They certainly pampered us during our stay! Darling boyfriend was able to secure four 'Anaheim Angels' baseball tickets. I'm not talking just regular tickets! We were treated to the 'Diamond Area'. You ask...'what's that?' Well, here are just a few photo's to explain....

Angel Stadium...the anticipation is rising...

Here are sweet hubby, darling boyfriend and daughter dear!

We enter the stadium at 'homeplate'...

Only to be greeted by this...an in-service restaurant!

An in-service bar area....

and....outdoor eating. Notice the white tablecloth's! I never new such an area existed at the ball park!

To add to the excitement...there's no need to go to the concession stands! There is in-seat service. A waiter comes to you, takes your order...and just like that your food is served! How's that for service...a 'chicken ceasar salad'! Does this look like baseball food?

Look how close we were...eleven rows from homeplate!

It was a fantastic day!

(Unfortunately, the Angels lost to the Mariners - 4 to 2!)

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A few other photo's to share!

Darling daughter and sweet boyfriend!

Daddy and his girl!

An introduction to 'Golden Spoons'! This was utterly sinful...it's a combination of flavors! Cakebatter and peanutbutter cup! YUMMY!

This is one of the reasons we left Southern California! If any of you have ever visited you will surely remember the traffic! This photo was taken on a Sunday morning, driving into Orange County! Complete MADNESS!

WHAT A TRIP! But, I'm so glad to be going home! I'm just pooped!

ROAD TRIP - DAYS 3 & 4

I've been spending the last couple of days with daughter dear. We've been all over....shopping, talking, and more shopping! Daughter dearest also took me to the most luxurious retreat that only pampers the hands and feet. I was thrust into oblivion with the most tantilizing manicure and pedicure. It was pure bliss! We're talking serious manicures and pedicures. I was indulged not with just one person doing the manicure and pedicure; but with two people! Both actually working on my hands and feet at the same time. Can you imagine? Just when I thought I was all done...some other special treatment would be bestowed upon me. I'm talking warm lotions, warm towels and totally wonderful massages of my hands and feet!

...some of us are actually working though!

Yes...actually working!

The outdoor version of hubby's office!

A view of the office ceiling, giant Oaks above!

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As daughter and I traverse the local shops, I'm surrounded by beautiful flora and fauna! I'm in heaven...as Utah is still just on the brink of spring. California is bursting with color. I'm so enjoying all the spectacular greenery and the warm sunshine.

Sunshine, flowers and a small creek! What could be better than this?

ROAD TRIP - DAYS 1 & 2

We are on a road trip- YIPEE!

Are we there yet?

No, not yet!

Are you sure we're not there yet?

Nope....still not yet!

We're here-YEA! Puppies and I are glad to be out of the Big Red Truck! This will be our little abode for the next few days! We are in a lovely campground just outside Corona, California called Glen Ivy Hot Springs. Yes, it's an actual hot springs!

The Big Red Truck got us safely to sunny California!

Dear Mother even made it through the long drive. Here we are having dinner out with lovely, sweet daughter! It's great to be back in sunny Southern California!