As a California resident who grew up in New Mexico and regularly visited Elephant Butte reservoir with the New Mexico sailing club and marched at many high school football games with my marching band (led by our beloved band teacher from Texas) I loved every word of this.
I think Newsom is one of the people who will help avert catastrophe but I also think he should be made fun of, so I lol’ed at your fingers and toes counting comment
If Schwarzenegger were California’s head coach he would have lost the game by playing with fewer players than Texas. I wonder how he’d console his team and its fans a few months later after they lose more of their rights. What would he say to them? “Never mind that people are being detained without due process, be proud that we played by the rules,”.
As a California resident who grew up in New Mexico and regularly visited Elephant Butte reservoir with the New Mexico sailing club and marched at many high school football games with my marching band (led by our beloved band teacher from Texas) I loved every word of this.
Thanks so much, Andrea.
Beautiful country, but look out for those wild elephants.
I wish I could laugh at the story.
Yes, Edelgard, the reality is not funny at all.
Perfect metaphor.
Much appreciated, Diane. Thanks a milllion.
Some inaccuracies in this post.
Texans wouldn’t be drinking Bud. They’d be drinking Shiner.
I went to boot camp in Texas, and my car broke down once in Truth Or Consequences, so I’m a bit of a subject matter expert.
I stand corrected, Ted
Nov 3, 2026 can’t come fast enough.
Amen, John.
Well done Bob.
Thanks Bobby
…ahhhh, at long last I can finally see the situation, clearly 😶🌫️ (Thanks, Bob🏈🏟️).
Had to turn on the windshield wipers to get through that one, Bill
I think Newsom is one of the people who will help avert catastrophe but I also think he should be made fun of, so I lol’ed at your fingers and toes counting comment
I think he can count to 16, Ellie
Delightfully presented, Bob -- thank you.
Thanks so much, Jan.
Oh, Bob. Once again you point out that life imitates football. Thanks, Coach.
It is just one big game, isn't it, Mike?
Can’t stop laughing!! 🤣
You're making me smile, Jan
Love your usual creative imagination,Bob
Love that you're reading my stuff. Robin
They should have sent the Aggies in! 😆
And before we know it, we’re all playing rugby.
If Schwarzenegger were California’s head coach he would have lost the game by playing with fewer players than Texas. I wonder how he’d console his team and its fans a few months later after they lose more of their rights. What would he say to them? “Never mind that people are being detained without due process, be proud that we played by the rules,”.