The Damm Ranch

Our first horse , and last

Here is Buddy. He was are dream, He was given to us.We had no idea what it meant to have or own a horse. Specially a colt. He was so beautiful , We tried  , getting books and seeking help from our neighbor. We started off well, Up until we learned that Colts can be , well dangerous . Buddy kicked , bite and reared .

Until fear set in. As we tried to push past it.We couldn't  and for the sake of his  well being, of Buddy. We decided to let him go , TO someone that had horses and knew what to do .. Relieved. but also sad. since this was part of the dream of our new home here.

Flat Stanley

I was asked by one of my great niece's  if I would help her with a school project. I jumped at the offer . Since moving so far away from my family , My heart missed them so  that when I was asked to help. I was all for it. I wasn't quite sure what I was to do and didn't seem to mind something my husband had to point out. Since I had said yes even before I knew . So when my niece try to explain .  I still wasn't all that sure what Flat Stanley was.
Until the day , the large yellow envelope arrived and inside was this paper doll, With Clothes. In her handwriting she told me what I was to do with Flat Stan. I was to take pictures of him while I showed him around Centerville and home. Make a story about his stay with me
So, I started out doing all sort of photos of him . In the house, out in the barn. At one point I had a brain storm , I thought . What if I take him into town , In the town square , where the famous Minnie Pearl Statue was finally placed.. But
The day he arrived, It was very windy and overcast. It seemed like a great idea. I was so excited , my husband just roared with laughter how I was going all out for Stan. I was getting down on my knees , On my back, my stomach . So, when I told him I was going to town . He decided to stop me. He pointed out how windy it was and he wanted to know how was I going to keep Stan from blowing away off of Minnie ,
I have to admit I hadn't thought about that  or how was it going to look to the folks , me out there in the square with a paper doll and trying to keep him on Minnie's arm.
In the end , Stan stayed around the house. There would be a total of 12 pictures of him.
When it was all done. Printing  the story up of Stan , of his stay here and all the pictures I had.I would run out of ink .
I have to say , My story of Stan turned out so great. I placed each page in plastic sleeves , and folder. I had to return all of what my niece sent me. I had to explain I couldn't get the change of clothes  that my niece sent me to stay on Stan. I felt I had to explain all of this to the teacher. Apologizing for it and that I hoped this wouldn't reflect on her grade.  
I couldn't wait to hear what her teacher thought , or her what grade she had gotten. In the end my niece recieved an A+ And she thank me for all that I had done with Stanley .

It felt so good just to be asked , And I loved going all out over a paper doll. I guess moving so far away did have some perks .

Our place , I so do love it here..

I hope we can get our pasture bush hogged

I hope we can get the pasture bush hogged again this year. Or even rented out . With the drought of last year. When it was rented . Nothing came up , It looks so beautiful when its cut. I love looking out the back door. I keep my heart and my faith , even hope open . Trusting that God will send our way what we will need to make this dream a reality.
I know this is the path of which I am to walk . The road it hard , and I do get down depressed , but I know in my heart I must push them to one side. Keep my faith that " ALL THINGS" will come to be. Let GO LET GOD.....  

Finding things to do with my time , As I have hours to do it in

I enjoyed making these Beaded necklaces , It gave me something to do with my time. I made them for my Two great nieces. I sent them . And they seemed to enjoy them .
Now I see my beads getting less, And with funds being low I can't seem to find away to get more. I walk through Micheal's and just look over the many beautiful beads and imagine what they could be , If only I had the money to get them. I have made other necklaces, that I tried to sell . The one set . I really do like. Tiger eye is the bead , shape heart . It turned out so lovely . Maybe that is why it is still here, because I can't bare the thought of letting it go. But , I can't do that with all the pieces I make.
I made hair barrettes for a dear friend of mine that wanted them made with one of her Great nieces names, A name that is hard to find . Because it isn't spelled the way her name is . So, I did . Again my beads are low , and I can't get any more since our money is low.

I hope one day to be able to get back to that Giving me something to do with my retirment time .

My first mule pulling

Since moving to Tennessee. I have experience some wonderful things. Some down home kind of things. It was our first mule pulling event. Never seen one.They are some beautiful animals, thats for sure.

Hubby and I decide to finally take in our home town county fair. We had been here for two years and thought it was about time we went. So, we did . We took in the mule pulling and that night we would take in the derby.

We walked around waiting on the Demolition derby , Now it wasn't a BIG county Fair, So, walking around wasn't going to get your to tired. With being here for only two years, we hadn't met to many people.But for those we did meet and come to know. It seemed everyone would be at the county fair.

In the end of our day. My husband and I truly enjoyed our day. Was glad that we made the trip. We both realized that not to many would feel the same way we had. Since there are larger State Fairs , with more rides and things to do . More walking . Our family that we left behind to move here to Tennessee, may not feel the same way we had.
Yet for us. It was a grand day. Will we return. Not sure. I think it would depend on the events.

My friend sure does have a lot of engery , Always doing something

I am always amaze of my friend. She has so much engery . She works at a job that puts so my stress on anyone. She drives a bus for the seniors and those that are desable , sometimes working 10 hours. Yet , with all that she has time to make what her heart, her passion brings her too. From Jewelry to Floral designs. Holiday mail box toppers to door swags.

She has often told me she doesn't have enough time in a day for all she does. Let alone that she does what she loves. She also takes care of her aging parents. Who are both still alive at 80 years old or so. They are both in ill health , but she still finds time to see to their care.

So , I am in AWE , to all that she does , and what is before her . You will find here someone of her Crafts. To top it off she even finds time for those many craft shows she signs up for.

http://artistsingeorgia.com/0982/ur-uniquely-you-/holiday-mailbox-toppers.html  < and this is her website to see more of her talents.

I was asked to place my other Blogs here , so those that wish can

It was to my amazement that I could place my other blogs here for others to read. It would give me great joy to share with all my new friends here , On Homesteadblogger a chance to read them. I try to keep up to most of them. What moves me my heart and soul . to place my fingers to the key . And allow my heart to speak.

So here they are.

thedammranch

the hills of Tennessee

Traveling with husband to one of his appt at the V.A.hospital

out new colt

I Hope you take time to look .. and enjoy

I have so enjoyed Homesteadblogger.. what a great place ..

It seems I would fall apon , yet another blogger page.

It is so strange to me when I come across places of

 which I can express myself, I found this site , by

 pure chance. Or so it seems.