Thank you for this extensive and excellent information. Sounds like
most of Texas is closed!! On a private-property note, the Six-0 in
Cleburne has been do-able on the vehicle roads and most but not all
of the horse trails.
Keep the updates coming!
Digger

--- In texastrailladies@yahoogroups.com, "bkohler49" <bkohler49@...>
wrote:
>
> This information comes from the TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE WEBSITE:
>
> 7/26/07 – 1535 hrs
>
> The following facilities are closed due to flooding conditions/
> damages:
> Aquilla Lake – Old School Ramp is closed.
> Bardwell Lake – Little Mustang Creek Park is closed. The beaches in
> Mott and Love Parks are closed. The High View Park beach and day
use
> areas are closed. Various campsites in all parks are closed. The
> multi-use & equestrian trail is closed for repairs due to erosion.
>
> Belton Lake – Arrowhead Point, Iron Bridge , Temple Lake ,
McGregor,
> Owl Creek, Westcliff, Winkler, Leona, Sparta Valley , White Flint,
> Millers Springs, and Rogers Parks are closed. Portions of Cedar
Ridge
> Park campground is closed.
>
> All courtesy and fishing docks are closed. All boat ramps except
> Belton Lakeview and Live Oak Ridge are closed. All beaches are
closed.
> Benbrook Lake – Rocky Creek, Longhorn (except for the group
pavilion),
> Mustang, North Holiday , Bear Creek, and Westcreek Circle are
closed.
> In South Holiday , all boat ramps and various campsites are closed.
> The Horse Trail from Westcreek Circle to South Holiday is closed
for
> flooding.
>
> The Horse Trail from South Holiday to Dutch Branch is OPEN, however
> there is no accessible drinking water in South Holiday along the
> trail.
>
> Canyon Lake – Potter's Creek and Canyon Parks are closed. The boat
> ramps,courtesy docks, picnic area, and beach are closed in Comal
> Park . Little Jacobs boat ramp is closed as is the Hancock
Equestrian
> Trail and the Madrone Trail. The ramp, courtesy dock, fishing dock,
> and lower campsites in Cranes Mill are closed.
>
> Lake Georgetown – Tejas and Jim Hogg Parks are closed. Russell Park
is
> closed, except Group Shelters 1 and 2. Cedar Breaks day use area,
> boat ramp, and lower camping loop is closed. Portions of the hiking
> trail are currently inaccessible due to flooding.
>
> Granger Lake – Willis Creek Park is closed. Boat ramps and courtesy
> docks in Taylor , and Wilson H. Fox parks are closed. The fishing
> dock and the beach/day use area in Wilson H. Fox are closed. The
day
> use area in Taylor Park is closed. Friendship Park is closed. The
> equestrian area is closed.
>
> Grapevine Lake - Marshall Creek , The Vineyards, Meadowmere,
> Lakeview, Acorn Woods, Sand Bass Point, Rockledge, and Murrel parks
> are closed. All boat ramps are closed. Twin Coves campground and
> portions of Oak Grove Park and McPherson Slough are closed. Twin
> Coves Marina is closed.
>
> Hords Creek Lake - Both Lakeside and Flatrock Parks have various
> campsites and group shelters closed due to flooding.
>
> Lavon Lake – Mallard, Pebble Beach , Little Ridge, Caddo, and
> Brockdale Parks are closed. Boat ramps in East Fork, Clearlake,
Ticky
> Creek, Lakeland , and Lavonia North are closed.
>
> Lewisville Lake – Hickory Creek, Pilot Knoll, Westlake , Sycamore
> Bend, Tower Bay , Lewisville Lake Park , Little Elms, Doe Branch,
and
> Copperas Branch parks are closed completely. Boat ramps are closed
in
> Big Sandy, Sycamore Bend, Arrowhead, Point Vista, and Rocky Point.
> There are partial closures in Stewarts Creek , and Hidden Cove
parks.
>
> Navarro Mills - Liberty Hill: boat ramp and courtesy dock near
marina
> are closed; fishing pier is closed. Oak Park : courtesy dock
closed;
> fishing pier is closed. Wolf Creek : boat ramp, fishing pier, and
> boat ramp are closed.  Brushie Prairie: boat ramp. Various
campsites
> are closed in all parks.
>
> Proctor Lake – Boat ramps, courtesy docks, and fishing docks in all
> parks, and the fishing area at the dam are closed. Various picnic
> sites, campsites, and group shelters in all parks are closed.
> Copperas Creek Day Use is closed.
>
> Ray Roberts – All boat ramps are closed and various campsites and
day
> use facilities are closed in all areas.
> Stillhouse Hollow – All parks are currently closed.
>
> Waco Lake – All parks are closed except Bosque park below the dam.
> All boat ramps are closed.
>
> Whitney Lake – All parks are currently closed.
>
> The Following Facilities are Closed due to Drought Conditions and
> extremely low lake levels:
> Cooper Lake – All boat ramps are now open at Cooper; however, due
to
> floating debris and tall vegetation, boaters should use extra
caution
> when navigating the lake.
> O.C. Fisher Lake – All ramps are unusable.
>
> The Following Facilities are Closed due to Construction/Maintenance
> Activities:
> Benbrook Lake - The horse trail in Rocky Creek Park (east side of
> lake) is closed to all users until completed.
> Lavon Lake – Caddo Park is closed for water system repairs.
> Lewisville Lake - Oakland Park is closed for renovations.
> Sam Rayburn Reservoir - Hanks Creek Park South Boat Ramp (former
> marina ramp) is closed due to construction. The Twin Dikes public
> boat ramp (off Hwy 255) will be closed for repairs from August 13
> until the 31st.
> Wright Patman Lake – The boat ramp in Piney Point is closed.
>
> The Following Facilities are Closed due to Storm Damage:
> Town Bluff Dam, B.A. Steinhagen Lake – Campers Cove Park and 6
sites
> at Magnolia Ridge Park remain closed for renovation and repair as a
> result of Hurricane Rita. The camping loop at the Walnut Ridge Unit
> and day use loops at the Cherokee Unit of Martin Dies, Jr. State
Park
> remain closed as cleanup of Hurricane Rita debris continues.
>
>
> Bobbie Kohler
> www.freewebs.com/texastrailladies
>

This information comes from the TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE WEBSITE:

7/26/07 – 1535 hrs

The following facilities are closed due to flooding conditions/
damages:
Aquilla Lake – Old School Ramp is closed.
Bardwell Lake – Little Mustang Creek Park is closed. The beaches in
Mott and Love Parks are closed. The High View Park beach and day use
areas are closed. Various campsites in all parks are closed. The
multi-use & equestrian trail is closed for repairs due to erosion.

Belton Lake – Arrowhead Point, Iron Bridge , Temple Lake , McGregor,
Owl Creek, Westcliff, Winkler, Leona, Sparta Valley , White Flint,
Millers Springs, and Rogers Parks are closed. Portions of Cedar Ridge
Park campground is closed.

All courtesy and fishing docks are closed. All boat ramps except
Belton Lakeview and Live Oak Ridge are closed. All beaches are closed.
Benbrook Lake – Rocky Creek, Longhorn (except for the group pavilion),
Mustang, North Holiday , Bear Creek, and Westcreek Circle are closed.
In South Holiday , all boat ramps and various campsites are closed.
The Horse Trail from Westcreek Circle to South Holiday is closed for
flooding.

The Horse Trail from South Holiday to Dutch Branch is OPEN, however
there is no accessible drinking water in South Holiday along the
trail.

Canyon Lake – Potter's Creek and Canyon Parks are closed. The boat
ramps,courtesy docks, picnic area, and beach are closed in Comal
Park . Little Jacobs boat ramp is closed as is the Hancock Equestrian
Trail and the Madrone Trail. The ramp, courtesy dock, fishing dock,
and lower campsites in Cranes Mill are closed.

Lake Georgetown – Tejas and Jim Hogg Parks are closed. Russell Park is
closed, except Group Shelters 1 and 2. Cedar Breaks day use area,
boat ramp, and lower camping loop is closed. Portions of the hiking
trail are currently inaccessible due to flooding.

Granger Lake – Willis Creek Park is closed. Boat ramps and courtesy
docks in Taylor , and Wilson H. Fox parks are closed. The fishing
dock and the beach/day use area in Wilson H. Fox are closed. The day
use area in Taylor Park is closed. Friendship Park is closed. The
equestrian area is closed.

Grapevine Lake - Marshall Creek , The Vineyards, Meadowmere,
Lakeview, Acorn Woods, Sand Bass Point, Rockledge, and Murrel parks
are closed. All boat ramps are closed. Twin Coves campground and
portions of Oak Grove Park and McPherson Slough are closed. Twin
Coves Marina is closed.

Hords Creek Lake - Both Lakeside and Flatrock Parks have various
campsites and group shelters closed due to flooding.

Lavon Lake – Mallard, Pebble Beach , Little Ridge, Caddo, and
Brockdale Parks are closed. Boat ramps in East Fork, Clearlake, Ticky
Creek, Lakeland , and Lavonia North are closed.

Lewisville Lake – Hickory Creek, Pilot Knoll, Westlake , Sycamore
Bend, Tower Bay , Lewisville Lake Park , Little Elms, Doe Branch, and
Copperas Branch parks are closed completely. Boat ramps are closed in
Big Sandy, Sycamore Bend, Arrowhead, Point Vista, and Rocky Point.
There are partial closures in Stewarts Creek , and Hidden Cove parks.

Navarro Mills - Liberty Hill: boat ramp and courtesy dock near marina
are closed; fishing pier is closed. Oak Park : courtesy dock closed;
fishing pier is closed. Wolf Creek : boat ramp, fishing pier, and
boat ramp are closed.  Brushie Prairie: boat ramp. Various campsites
are closed in all parks.

Proctor Lake – Boat ramps, courtesy docks, and fishing docks in all
parks, and the fishing area at the dam are closed. Various picnic
sites, campsites, and group shelters in all parks are closed.
Copperas Creek Day Use is closed.

Ray Roberts – All boat ramps are closed and various campsites and day
use facilities are closed in all areas.
Stillhouse Hollow – All parks are currently closed.

Waco Lake – All parks are closed except Bosque park below the dam.
All boat ramps are closed.

Whitney Lake – All parks are currently closed.

The Following Facilities are Closed due to Drought Conditions and
extremely low lake levels:
Cooper Lake – All boat ramps are now open at Cooper; however, due to
floating debris and tall vegetation, boaters should use extra caution
when navigating the lake.
O.C. Fisher Lake – All ramps are unusable.

The Following Facilities are Closed due to Construction/Maintenance
Activities:
Benbrook Lake - The horse trail in Rocky Creek Park (east side of
lake) is closed to all users until completed.
Lavon Lake – Caddo Park is closed for water system repairs.
Lewisville Lake - Oakland Park is closed for renovations.
Sam Rayburn Reservoir - Hanks Creek Park South Boat Ramp (former
marina ramp) is closed due to construction. The Twin Dikes public
boat ramp (off Hwy 255) will be closed for repairs from August 13
until the 31st.
Wright Patman Lake – The boat ramp in Piney Point is closed.

The Following Facilities are Closed due to Storm Damage:
Town Bluff Dam, B.A. Steinhagen Lake – Campers Cove Park and 6 sites
at Magnolia Ridge Park remain closed for renovation and repair as a
result of Hurricane Rita. The camping loop at the Walnut Ridge Unit
and day use loops at the Cherokee Unit of Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
remain closed as cleanup of Hurricane Rita debris continues.


Bobbie Kohler
www.freewebs.com/texastrailladies

Just thought I would let ya'll know that my leg is not doing as well as
I wanted it to. I have had some complecations with it, but I will not
give up and it will get well.
I am planning on being at Fort parker in September, but I will not be
riding my horse. If possible I will hitch a ride in a wagon if my leg
will permitt it. But if not I will there when ya'll leave out and I
will be there when ya'll return.
Everyone please think of me in your prayers.
See ya on the trails,
Bobbie

Howdy!
Had another great 3hr ride at the Six-0 Ranch in Cleburne on Saturday.
Some wet areas naturally, but found areas that were gaitable!

Need to find trail conditions for McCown Valley Park. Any locals riding
there? I do have some ACE phone numbers to call, but would prefer to
hear from someone actually riding the trails.
Thx!!
Digger

Bobbie had surgery last Thursday in Houston and after about five hours
they finally took her to recovery.  The Dr said it was a very difficult
procedure but that she did very well.  After several days in the
hospital she was finally able to go home to Groesbeck Sunday to
recover.  A lot of people don't know it but Bobbie has been dealing
with an ankle and upper leg that just refused to heal for the last 12
yrs.  It finally got to a point that it was interfering with her normal
life as well as her joy of trailriding.  We hope to see Bobbie back on
the trail via wagon soon and then she should be able to ride her horse
again in November if all goes well.

Hello to all,
Just to let all know, I will be having surgery on my leg on Thursday
June 21st. in Houston. Hopefully I will be out of hospital on sat., but
for sure Sun. I will be glad when it is all healed and I can go back to
riding.
See ya on the trails
Bobbie

Hello Ladies,
Just wanted to let everyone know I am going to have surgery on my leg
in a few weeks. I had a car wreck about 14 years ago and crushed my
foot and 8" of my leg. Well the chemo has reopened the new bone that
had grown. I had less than a cenimeter for all the bone to be back
together. Anyhow!!! I will be having surgery in the next few weeks in
Houston. I will probably not be riding for about a year, but the good
thing is I get my leg fixed.
So whats been going on? No one has made many comments for a while.
I am guilty of that my self. The hot weather is upon us and if I was
able to ride I ain't going to in this heat.
I beleave the first fall ride will be Fort Parker. Even though I will
not be able to ride I will be there.
Hope all is doing well.
Bobbie

Check your local listings for the TV special about Barbaro on
Wednesday, June 6!!!!!
Digger

MACHEESMA # 589131

"Chiya" is a 6 year old purebred Arabian mare.  14.3 HH, chestnut with a
star and diagonal stockings.  She has a well laid back shoulder, deep
girth, lots of substance and bone, with plenty of Arab type.  Chiya has a
lovely head, huge soft eye, and a long mane and forelock (tail is
catching up!).

Check out this pedigree!  79 PLUS % Crabbet!

         Sire:  CAVU MALACHI - by *Ralvon Elijah out of Gentle Machita (by
Vallejo Macho X Gentle Reflection by Gentleman)

         Dam: MACHARENA - by Vallejo Macho out of Cavu Miss Fancy (by
*Ralvon Elijah X Diamonds Desiree by Wild Diamond)


         This mare is ready and needing to go to work!  She has siblings
and cousins out winning in all disciplines from working cow horse to
dressage to endurance.  This lady could be your next champion as well as
your new best friend!
         Chiya was professionally started under saddle as a late 3 year
old and ridden for several months.  She went on trail rides, alone and in
groups, and in parades.  She hasn't been ridden much since.  She is
sensible and really smart.  Easy to catch and handle, I fly spray her in
the pasture without a halter.  My husband's shop and my barn share space
so she is used to clanging metal, power tools, air compressors, men
cussing and all other types of loud, sudden and unexpected noises!
         Good with my dogs and llama, no bad manners but is an alpha mare.
  Lives in pasture or stall easily.  UTD on all care.  Excellent feet, no
problems with farrier or vet.  Super easy keeper!     Smart, quick and
catty on her feet, this mare is too good to be just standing around in my
pasture.

$2500.00 OBO - if you are interested in Chiya, talk to me!
gingerg323@... .

Hi Paula,

We have a 3 bedroom, 2 bath double-wide (1999 American Homestar) on
23.46 acres, mostly pasture with some trees.  The house has white
vinyl siding and is 28 X 56.  I really LOVE my house and hate to
leave it as it has more closet space than most site built homes. It
has a working fireplace and all the ceilings are vaulted. The A/C &
heater vents are all in the ceiling as well.  There is a base of
caliche rock underneath the house as I wanted to make sure there
wasn't much shifting over time. We have a 1-1/2 acre pond that is fed
by an underground stream, so we have pond water when no one else
does.  Hollis started building a 12 X 24 workshop that we hope to
have finished within the next few months.  The pasture is pretty
clean and is a mixture of bahia (which my horses love) and common
bermuda.  I have tried to keep the weeds mowed down but it does need
mowing right now.  I have left the pasture open (no cross-fencing)
because I like for the horses to have lots of room to run and move
around.  The perimeter fence is barbed wire with a hot wire around
the yard area.  Everyone that has visited has commented about what a
pretty place it is.  We are asking $215,000.00.

It is located about 6 miles southwest from Buffalo on the west side
of I-45.  Our place is two miles west of I-45 off the service road.
One other thing, we have GREAT neighbors.  They don't bother you but
at the same time watch out for you and your property.  We are really
going to miss them in a big way.

I know what you mean about your parents.  My mother came to the
nursing home in Buffalo for about 3 months and I felt blessed to be
able to see her every day.  My dad is 82 and not doing as well but
was still living in Houston and driving every few weeks up here to
visit her.  Mother has since moved to a nursing home in Houston
within 5 miles of their home.  She missed my Dad immensely while she
was here.  The good news is, now that we are moving to Bastrop, she
and my dad are both very interested in the possibility of moving to
Bastrop as well.

I pray that you will find a solution to the dilemma concerning your
parents.  As we get older, I think we appreciate our parents more, or
at least I do.

Take care and keep in touch.  If you all are in the Bastrop area,
please let us know. We would love to see you all again.  Maybe we
could ride at McKinney Roughs!

Terry

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let you all know I will be moving to Bastrop, Texas next
week.  I got a new job and we are leasing a house there until we can
sell our house in Buffalo.

I am really looking forward to the move!

Terry Bradshaw

Had a great ride May 19 at the Six-0 Ranch in Cleburne. Large areas of
flowers in full bloom. Very pretty!! Dry trails!

Rode May 21 at Holiday Park/Benbrook. South trail is still closed.
There are two tricky mud crossings on the north trail. Passable, but
look twice before you cross!

Safe riding to all.
Digger

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Who all is going to C Bar ride this weekend?
I have never been to this ride. Can some one tell me about it.
Bobbie

Well, I was invited to ride in the Sam Houston Forest and I had a great
time.    I am scouting out places that let us camp.  I have heard of one
place but have not gotten to ride there yet.  It has primative camping
but I figure we can handle that for a couple of days if the riding is
good.  Where we rode yesterday was absolutely gorgeous but you better
not venture off on any trails since it IS the forest.  Ladies, Fuel up
your trucks cuz we is gonna ride.  (hopefully)

Fort Parker is just around the corner and I'm still waiting to get my
dang motorhome back.  I'm fixing to serve them with an eviction notice
so that they can start moving on the dang thing.  Who would have thought
a doe could have done so much damage.... LOL

My back yard neighbor is wanting to come to Fort Parker with me so we
are gonna see just how big of a cowboy he is.  I guess I won't make fun
of him since he is going to give us our campfire entertainment
supposedly.  He is the one who bought my single footer and I guess that
will who he brings IF he comes.  I have a funny feeling SOMETHING will
come up to keep him from coming.

OK, hope everyone is doing well.