tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post6768138299280872492..comments2024-03-09T15:40:26.097-06:00Comments on CollectIn Texas Gal: AtoZ Letter C~ Creation of a CowgirlSue McPeakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-657800650041117992015-05-18T21:47:11.910-05:002015-05-18T21:47:11.910-05:00This is such a great A to Z challenge. I have a pi...This is such a great A to Z challenge. I have a picture of my brother on a pony like that. I don't think I ever got to sit on a horse until I was much older!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-68799683578739078072015-04-13T11:43:59.438-05:002015-04-13T11:43:59.438-05:00My mother permed my hair too. Dang I think she got...My mother permed my hair too. Dang I think she got away with it until 5th grade and I finally said "Stop Please"<br />I was born in Missouri 50 miles off the Iowa line and transplanted to Texas at age 14. Been here ever since.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16503798539178829225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-3825402031613619002015-04-05T21:35:35.233-05:002015-04-05T21:35:35.233-05:00I have cousins who are just the opposite - born in...I have cousins who are just the opposite - born in Texas but grew up in Iowa. Of the three siblings - one is an emergency room physician, one is a Foreign Service officer and one taught for many years at a community college in Texas (yes, he ended up moving back to Texas as an adult). Interesting to see photos of our childhood - I don't have that many. I am enjoying yours. A fellow A to Z'er - Alana at Ramblinwitham.blogspot.combookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-73258011648630700952015-04-04T15:15:13.494-05:002015-04-04T15:15:13.494-05:00Thanks Anne....I know...that last sentence gets to...Thanks Anne....I know...that last sentence gets to me, too.Sue McPeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-48313732846645507862015-04-04T15:14:43.224-05:002015-04-04T15:14:43.224-05:00I knew there would be other Toni Curl Gals out the...I knew there would be other Toni Curl Gals out there that would know exactly what I was talking about. Good memories about getting cowboy boots. I don't remember ever being without a pair. Sue McPeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-6057817869513546732015-04-03T20:31:12.931-05:002015-04-03T20:31:12.931-05:00Wonderful memories. Your last sentence slays me! :...Wonderful memories. Your last sentence slays me! :'-)Anne M Brayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13093482972537497825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-63552076316760036922015-04-03T20:30:13.585-05:002015-04-03T20:30:13.585-05:00Lady, do I ever remember the Toni curl. The Mama g...Lady, do I ever remember the Toni curl. The Mama gave me a perm just before school started from 1st to 6th grade. The smell, yuk! I'm from a cowboy town, too. I didn't get my first cowboy boots until I was living in the big city. lol<br />Cool post. I didn't learn to swim until I was in high school, and then I became a fish.:-)<br /><a href="http://www.su-sieeemac.com/" rel="nofollow">The View from the Top of the Ladder</a> Su-sieee! Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515318972570669414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-37221067238919357072015-04-03T19:31:26.227-05:002015-04-03T19:31:26.227-05:00Yes, he did, and knowing that was heartfelt to me....Yes, he did, and knowing that was heartfelt to me.Sue McPeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-43574249677810149622015-04-03T19:07:34.845-05:002015-04-03T19:07:34.845-05:00Awe, at least Daddy got a treasure out of it! Awe, at least Daddy got a treasure out of it! Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-27799809067901366782015-04-03T18:06:57.381-05:002015-04-03T18:06:57.381-05:00Awww...thanks! Somehow BUT MOM....was always righ...Awww...thanks! Somehow BUT MOM....was always right! Thanks AJ...love being on your team of Hooligans!Sue McPeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-63740442036310813042015-04-03T18:05:35.833-05:002015-04-03T18:05:35.833-05:00Once a Texas Gal...always! Glad you get to come b...Once a Texas Gal...always! Glad you get to come back once in awhile to get a Texas Fix!Sue McPeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-71587289315820104302015-04-03T16:09:10.328-05:002015-04-03T16:09:10.328-05:00Oh, but you're *beautiful*! Even if you weren&...Oh, but you're *beautiful*! Even if you weren't thrilled about the hair, it did make for a lovely and classic photo! I have a couple pictures like that too, where I was like, 'BUT MOM!!!' and now I look back and they are pretty nice. Mom was right :P<br />Happy C day, my wHooligan!<br />~<a href="http://%20blog.ajlauer.net" rel="nofollow">AJ Lauer </a><br />an <a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com" rel="nofollow">A-Z Cohost</a><br />@ayjaylauer on Twitter<br />AJ Lauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354238149097137060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-27105070199721432802015-04-03T10:51:27.572-05:002015-04-03T10:51:27.572-05:00Living up north, I really miss the boots, and the...Living up north, I really miss the boots, and the cowboys in their starched jeans. I do remember the perms (and the smell). I hated those things.Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-2930734664006184232015-04-03T08:52:59.507-05:002015-04-03T08:52:59.507-05:00The pony photos are real treasures for sure. I ha...The pony photos are real treasures for sure. I have had numerous people say they too, have them from that time period...traveling pony show photographer. Loved your horse riding story. Thanks for sharing.Sue McPeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-35388033479081797012015-04-03T08:50:10.652-05:002015-04-03T08:50:10.652-05:00Oh, yes, I am sure mother had planned the hairdo j...Oh, yes, I am sure mother had planned the hairdo just in time for pictures. I remember being so upset over the outfit and the hair, but today, I treasure these pictures and the memories.Sue McPeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-28876711284021209062015-04-03T04:44:38.302-05:002015-04-03T04:44:38.302-05:00It's so lovely your dad kept that picture of y...It's so lovely your dad kept that picture of you in his wallet. You look adorable on that horse in the first photo too :). I've only ever been on a horse twice in my life and the second time it was a holiday pony trek with a horse so placid me and him came to an arrangement, if he wouldn't stop to eat every five minutes, when we stopped to gather the troops he could eat what he liked without me complaining ;).<br />Tasha<br /><a href="http://tashasthinkings.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Tasha's Thinkings</a> | <a href="http://www.wittegenpress.com/wp_main/blog" rel="nofollow">Wittegen Press</a> | <a href="http://fantasyboysxxx.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">FB3X (AC)</a>Tasha Duncan-Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12591239019422681163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-60670616845618692262015-04-03T03:53:46.896-05:002015-04-03T03:53:46.896-05:00Hi Sue - what great recollections ... and your mot...Hi Sue - what great recollections ... and your mother was obviously determined you were going to be a real girl - she was clever in realising that the next day was photo day at the school - yet your Dad obviously loved you and your hairstyle .. long legged (though not in the mug shot!) with a great head of hair .. lovely photos and memories .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com