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Miss P is turning out to be quite the little athlete.  She just wrapped up basketball and tomorrow the little racehorse runs the 100 & 200 meter dash.  Go Miss P!
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Trivia for Tees: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

Let’s give away a Double D Ranch Tee today in celebration of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo kickoff.
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Just answer the trivia question below and we will do a random selection from all of the correct entries.
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Ready?
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Ok, here is the question -
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Trivia for Tees Question:
Name the entertainer who set an attendance record at the Houston [...]

Celebs, Family, Trivia for Tees

Do the Funky Chicken

I’ve been talking about color and cultures a lot lately, but did I mention Double D Ranch™ also does a pretty good “Funky Chicken’?
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Congratulations to St. James Catholic School in Seguin, Texas for their 1st place at district level, PSIA One Act Play competition!
On to State!
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Special mentions and appreciation:

my sweet nephew, Walker,  just so [...]

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Happy Birthday Bryson!

Here’s to our Rudy…

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Mother, What Are You Smoking?!

Mother, WHAT are you smoking?!

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Yep, that is the response I got from my boys last night when I served Spicy Tai Beef and followed it up with Coconut Cream Pie.
Yeah, I know they don’t actually work well together, but I was inspired by Jessica Montoya and her latest Culture Clash in the Kitchen recipes.  [...]

Family, Guest Posts

I Pick Up Stray Men

I like to pick up stray men.
Yep, every time I see one, I take them home with me.
My latest has a reputation as a real mover.  He really gets around …. if ya know what I mean!
He’s also kinda dirty, – but I don’t let that bother me.
I’ve had plenty of experience handling [...]

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DoubleOven: Cherry Pie for George

Today is George Washington’s Birthday, hmm…..
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The first thing that comes to my mind is cherry pie, – Oh, and of course the American Revolution, … and the Crossing of the Delaware, …and the Father of our country…

but pie first!

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George’s Cherry Pie
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Ingredients:

1 can tart cherries- water packed
1 can dark sweet cherries- water packed
4 Tablespoon Cornstarch
1 [...]

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Rememories: the Salt Grass Trail Ride

The Salt Grass Trail Ride started their 62nd ride yesterday and it got me to remembering our ride back in 1994.  If you are unfamiliar with the SGTR here are some facts:

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The Salt Grass Trail Ride is the largest organized trail ride of modern times
Started in 1952
Over 2000 riders and 90 wagons
Founded by 4 [...]

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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly

The Good:
We keep talking about how good and great Double D’s Culture Clash collection is, but then came along…

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The Bad:
an angry email from a consumer, which led to…
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The Ugly:
well, you can just read it for yourself.
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OUCH!

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Happy B-Day Miss P

Today is Presley’s 10th birthday.  She loves fashion and horses – can you tell?
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Happy Birthday, Miss P – We love you!

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