Dear Friends,
Last year, I wrote a small piece about what it means to me to be a Texan. My friends know it means about damned near everything. Anyway, this fella asked me to reprint what I’d wrote and I didn’t have it. So I set out to think about rewriting something. I considered writing about all the great things I love about Texas. There are way too many things to list. I can’t even begin to do it justice. Lemme let you in on my short list. (more…)
……………………Click HERE for the live webcam from the Alamo…
Guest posted by “Texan59”…
Today, February 24, marks the 177th anniversary of what many would say is the most important letter ever written in the State of Texas. On February 24, 1836, Lt. Col. William Barret Travis wrote his “Liberty or Death” letter requesting additional troops be sent to the Alamo in their battle against Mexican General Santa Anna. While history has been more amenable to some of his compatriots, most notably Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, Lt. Col. Travis was tasked with leading this disparate group against the formidable Mexican army. For the first time since he penned his immortal words, the letter is back at the Alamo.
I’ve been to many a wedding, but I’ve never heard anything that comes close to this father’s expression of love and joy for his daughter. No one that attended this wedding will ever forget what it meant to this man to be a father. Entertainment value = priceless!
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This series of articles is guest posted by Elvis Chupacabra!
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February 23, 1836:
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna reaches San Antonio with a large body of his troops, mostly cavalry. Much of his assault infantry, engineer troops and siege artillery are strung out along the road back to the Rio Grande. Of these, many of his native troops, lightly dressed for the warmth of Mexico, have suffered in a late and particularly harsh winter storm along their hasty, forced march towards the rebellious province of Tejas. (more…)
*Sigh*……so election 2012 has come and gone. Even though most of us managed to survive Jan. 20th, there are still a few things some of us need to get out of our system. 👿 
(Big Smile 😀)….now that’s a start! But, I still think the DNC could stand to have a little more loving (aka disinfecting light) tossed it’s way. Besides hating America 24/7, these evil jackwagons are obsessed with dragging our country into a bottomless abyss of soulless and financial depravity. Not to mention the mindless droning of hateful, insulting, and “raaycisss” epithets against anyone not marching in Teh One’s parade. Check below the fold for some special Valentines….. then have a little fun and add one of your own. I know you can…. 😉 (more…)
Wow! The year just flew by! We’ve added lots of new friends and visitors.
I don’t know that we’ve introduced all of our administrators lately, so I’ll do that here: (more…)
Today the Treehouse sends out enthusiastic wishes for a fantastic birthday to one of our own admins, Patriot Dreamer. PD, as she’s known to her bestest of friends, is the wit and wisdom behind our daily Bumper Sticker posts. She’s a complete whiz with her Photobucket account, and she’s usually the first of the admins to catch on to any gaming reference, or for that matter most pop-culture or movie references. She also calls herself a fan of all things Dr. Who, 
and a Star Trek “geek”.
PD grew up in North Carolina, however, being an Army spouse, she’s moved 5 times in just the last eight years. Being quick of mind, fleet of foot, and possessing the ability to travel light, she has all the necessary qualities for an excellent Treeper admin. (more…)
Today we celebrate the anniversary of our dear and beloved Menagerie’s 29th birthday! Many of you do not know that Menagerie is famous – she single-handedly pulled the Jack Daniels Distillery out of hard times many years ago, much like her friends Waltzing Mtilda and WeeWeed saved Coors Light from calamity.
But here in the treehouse, she is a fearless and hardworking admin who more than carries her weight in responsibilities, postings, and convivial bantering with visitors. Oh, and if you’re feeling down or lost and need a bit of prayer, Menagerie’s your girl. Her faith is constant, glowing softly like a candle or blazing like an inferno, depending on the requirements of the situation, but always, always shining.
FLASHBACK – It was 1:33 am Christmas Eve 2009 when Obamacare legislation was manipulated through the Senate by Harry Reid…… Crisis Control, with the emphasis on control, because he did not want Senators returning home only to have them witness the ire of their constituency because 70% of Americans were against their action…
So fast forward to the faux-Fiscal Cliff Crisis of 2012, and once again Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid keeps the Senators sequestered while he manipulates another legislative construct fraught with flaws, schemes, and manipulations in the dead of night….
The Crisis Bill contains $41 dollars in more spending for every $1 in new taxes, and he, along with President Obama are proud of that…..
Colleague Ed Henry says CBO indicates #fiscalcliff bill has $620 billion in new tax hikes. $15 billion in spending cuts.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) January 1, 2013
and already spiking the football in the face of Republicans claiming they historically forced the Republicans to break their tax pledge and raise taxes…… (more…)
This post is for our very dear friend and fellow Tree House administrator, WaltzingMtilda. Where would we be without her wit, wisdom, sweetness, and just plain loveliness? Not to mention her fine taste in tunes! And actors!
How exciting that some of her favorite actors and singers have chosen to honor Mtilda on her special day!
It is only right that we take some time today to honor Tilda with tunes, cakes and special greetings of all kinds, including videos, original poetry and essays (if you feel so inclined) so don’t hesitate to offer your own wishes – just keep them G or PG, please! (more…)