My trip to West Texas might be canceled
 

due to rain. they think it might be hard to go through arroyos if it is raining.

That's all fine and dandy. But it would also mean that I have been sleeping on the floor for a week for nothing. other than character and toughness. I think Bronco would approve of my methods.

Not canceled. Headed out into the wet and wild. Wish me luck.

Canceled after all. The route to the state park is iced over. If anyone would like to join us on the re-schedule, let me know.

Sounds like a case of pussitis, grow a pair mike and go anyway, Whats a little ice? Texas has made you soft.

First off, it might double the time it takes to get there. In which case 12 hr turns into 24hr. That's a deal-breaker right there.

Last night, my German Shepherd, having never eaten a freeze dried meal, decided to help herself to two of them that were sitting on my dining table. And most of the other food I had packed, including 20 bite-sized Milky Ways.

She's smart. She took the entire thing into the backyard (instead of eating them in the house). The backyard is a mess of ripped plastic.

Damn, I hate smart dogs.

Down in the West Texas town of El Paso, I fell in love with a Mexican girl ...

Spending my time down at Rosie's cantina...I fell in love with a mexican girl

Out in the West Texas town of El Paso
I fell in love with a Mexican girl.
Night-time would find me in Rosa's cantina;
Music would play and Felina would whirl.

Blacker than night were the eyes of Felina,
Wicked and evil while casting a spell.
My love was deep for this Mexican maiden;
I was in love but in vain, I could tell.

One night a wild young cowboy came in,
Wild as the West Texas wind.
Dashing and daring,
A drink he was sharing
With wicked Felina,
The girl that I loved.

So in anger I

Challenged his right for the love of this maiden.
Down went his hand for the gun that he wore.
My challenge was answered in less than a heart-beat;
The handsome young stranger lay dead on the floor.

Just for a moment I stood there in silence,
Shocked by the FOUL EVIL deed I had done.
Many thoughts raced through my mind as I stood there;
I had but one chance and that was to run.

Out through the back door of Rosa's I ran,
Out where the horses were tied.
I caught a good one.
It looked like it could run.
Up on its back
And away I did ride,

Just as fast as I

Could from the West Texas town of El Paso
Out to the bad-lands of New Mexico.

Back in El Paso my life would be worthless.
Everything's gone in life; nothing is left.
It's been so long since I've seen the young maiden
My love is stronger than my fear of death.

I saddled up and away I did go,
Riding alone in the dark.
Maybe tomorrow
A bullet may find me.
Tonight nothing's worse than this
Pain in my heart.

And at last here I

Am on the hill overlooking El Paso;
I can see Rosa's cantina below.
My love is strong and it pushes me onward.
Down off the hill to Felina I go.

Off to my right I see five mounted cowboys;
Off to my left ride a dozen or more.
Shouting and shooting I can't let them catch me.
I have to make it to Rosa's back door.

Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel
A deep burning pain in my side.
Though I am trying
To stay in the saddle,
I'm getting weary,
Unable to ride.

But my love for

Felina is strong and I rise where I've fallen,
Though I am weary I can't stop to rest.
I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle.
I feel the bullet go deep in my chest.

From out of nowhere Felina has found me,
Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side.
Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for,
One little kiss and Felina, good-bye.

Great lyrics

I love Marty Robbins.