Charles Ray Fuller of Ft Worth, Texas had a "brilliant" get rich quick plan. He "borrowed" a check from his girlfriend's mother and added some slight modifications. His little plan ran into some problems when bank officials became suspicious of the 10 zeros Fuller added to the check. Yes, he tried to cash a check … Continue reading Another ID10T Winner
4 Things …
I was tagged by Rebecca. I tried to follow Rebecca's lead and include pictures. Couldn't do that for everything. 4 Things I was doing 10 years ago ... Getting ready for a wedding. This year will be our 10th anniversary. Wondering if I will ever finish grad school. I did in 2000. Working in the … Continue reading 4 Things …
Goose Crossing Guard
Yes, that is right in Rowlett, Texas a goose helps the human crossing guards. Sam lives in a pond near the school. Every morning he joins the human crossing Joan and Earl as they assist the children crossing the road. Sam honks at cars to stop and seems to like the children. In his early … Continue reading Goose Crossing Guard
Tribute to Tejas (Texas)
Today in 1836 the Texican forces under the command of General Sam Houston defeated the Mexican troops led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna. The short but decisive battle took place near Buffalo Bayou (Houston). While the Mexican forces were taking a nap, Houston launched an attack on the Mexican camp. By the time … Continue reading Tribute to Tejas (Texas)
Sky Watch Friday: Wild Flowers
Spring time in Texas means wild flowers. Bluebonnets are my favorite wild flowers. In the spring time, Texas is not only green but bursting with blues, pinks, yellows and other colors. Since moving to Florida I have really missed the wild flowers. Last year I was able to go home in April and got to … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Wild Flowers
Things to Ponder …
voluble: characterized by a ready flow of speech. Apparently towns in Texas occasionally move around. I noticed this one when I was watching Good Morning America coverage about the removal of women and children from the polygamist sect near Eldorado, Texas. Can't remember who was giving the news but what caught my attention was when … Continue reading Things to Ponder …
You Might Be a Texan If …..
Yesterday Rebecca posted something about Jeff Foxworthy's comments on Utahns. It sounded similar to an email I received several months ago about Foxworthy's comments on Texans. Well, I found those comments and decided to repost them here. Disclaimer: Not sure if Foxworthy actually said this stuff. However, I did find a reference to it in … Continue reading You Might Be a Texan If …..
The Dee Zone 