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Hoover Dam Marvel

maiden53 — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:02:06 +0000

I have been fascinated by the Hoover Dam’s new bypass bridge for years! Whenever I go over the dam on my way to Vegas, I stare at the overpass bridge. This overpass will cut the trip by at least 30 min to an hour, I think. The tourists down on the road that goes over the actual dam and the lookie-loos really clog up the passing through people. And the terrorist inspection points 5 miles from either side of the dam will hold up traveling quite a bit, too. I posted this pic on an earlier post.

But, this one I took actually shows the overpass’s “fingers” and where it will join together.

When this oeverpass is finally finished, the view to Lake Mead should be awesome – much better than this pic, taken from the Nevada side while I was driving the car.

The new overpass will allow trucking to get to Vegas and points beyond faster, too, because they have to get there the long way around – the inspection points will not allow semi trucks.

So, about 5 yrs after the first bucket of dirt was moved, we will get a great new overpass. If you want to know more stats and specs about the overpass, check out Hoover Dam bypass bridge an epic marvel , by Sean Holstege – Jul. 17, 2009 12:00 AM
The Arizona Republic

I Hope We Get To See Lots More of This Guy!

maiden53 — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:29:16 +0000

Tallan Noble Latz, 9 * 3rd Grade Student * America’s Got Talent 2009 Ep7 [HD]

Smores Night

maiden53 — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:20:29 +0000

Tonight Leavi and I BBQed hamburgers and then he toasted marshmallows…. I can’t eat them anymore because of the egg whites in the marshmallows – but they sure did SMELL good!!

Too much flash in this one but you can - just barely – see the red coals

No flash this time and you can see the red hot coals better

Who’s Your Grandma?

maiden53 — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:53:10 +0000

This is one of my favorite auditions from America’s Got Talent this year

Grandma Lee, 75 * Comedian * America’s Got Talent 2009 Ep6 [HD]

With The Horses

maiden53 — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:54:41 +0000

This is where I spend as much of my time as I can – with the horses. They calm me, center me and make me laugh. The ducks have been going out to Shadow’s pen to help him eat his oats for the past week. Please, excuse his bony butt and winter hair…. he is about 26 now and this is the best that he has looked since I have had him.

See the brown one in the hay, waiting to dive into the oats?

This duck decided to stop and groom a bit….

And this is of my two big guys, Biggin on the left and Ruskie, on the right… both on a diet (and always hungry!) and needing exercise… my bad!

I am reallllly happy that WP did this last upgrade. I have been wanting to share so much but when this doesn’t work properly, I just get to frustrated to deal with it. And this is suppose to be fun for me!

Yeah to WP!

maiden53 — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:31:52 +0000

This newest WP upgrade is great! All of the plug-ins and post options work! Thank you!

And just in time for this beauty! I saw this first thing this morning when I opened the door to let Belle outside.

Remembering An Angel, With Love

maiden53 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:14:26 +0000

Remember all of those that you love, here and gone. Life is too short not to.

http://videoguide.msn.com/play/movies/?g=1d0ec3ef-c952-4e9a-9568-e3e2f9e58ac0

New Ducks in the House

maiden53 — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:08:03 +0000

Two more ducks joined the farm the other day. They are young still and I am hoping that they are hens, like the two that I already have….more eggs

In their house- the new ones are on the left

wooo hooooo! – let’s try another!

Late afternoon swim time

In Memory of Tonka

maiden53 — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:52:01 +0000

This is for Tonka – a little guy who was rescued with his mom and another filly by Beauty’s Haven last Friday. He was only 4 mos old. He, his mother and several other horses were starved to skeletons. Beauty’s Haven did all they could and more… gave him love and never left him alone. But he lost his fight last night and crossed Rainbow Bridge. I am sending prayers and love to all who tried to help him not to suffer any longer.

I guess I will always remain so naive about how mean people are to each other and to all of the creatures that this Earth has been blessed with to love and enjoy. Please, click the link to see news footage of this tragedy and leave a comment. Also, give your fellow man/woman a kiss and don’t forget your four-legged (or other friend) companion a big hug. Enjoy all that you have… now.

http://wcjb.com/a2xv

Beauty’s Haven is a Friend of mine… link on the right. I admire and love all that they do.

update….

This is such a sad day… I just got word that a good friend lost her fight of 2 yrs with ovarian cancer last night. She was the first friend I had when I moved here 8 yrs ago. Bobbette, you will be missed by so many!

NRA Convention – Day 3

maiden53 — Tue, 19 May 2009 02:41:19 +0000

Today was the highlight of the convention for me….

I made my own video of this song but I couldn’t get it uploaded to utube…. so I used someone else’s.

His speech about defending our American Rights was very inspiring and I LOVED the music too!

Ted Nugent Playing National Anthem

Then we waited in line for a bit over 2 hours to get him to sign his book, “Ted, White & Blue”…. and I got to MEET him!!

This woman who looks as though she was melting off of the chair, tells just how tired everyone was… also, notice the nearly empty room… that is the same room where I took the first pic on Day 1.