Yesterday afternoon, Alan and I were out on the 4-wheeler and we noticed that there was water in the bottom of the tank (Texans call man-made ponds "tanks"). Needless to say, we decided to PLAY! But I didn't have my camera with me, so there are no photos from yesterday.
However, it was so much fun that we went back this evening and I took my camera!! I can't tell you how many times we each went through the water. The first few times through, the water was pretty much clear. But after a few times through, the water became more and more muddy. And of course, more and more hysterical!
OH MY GOSH... How much life-on-the-farm-FUN is THIS!! We laughed and LAUGHED as we took turns. I took photos of Alan, and he took photos of me -- what great memories these will be! You probably think I'm CRAZY for doing this...But it really was a hoot!
The sun was really low on the horizon by the time we were done and we were both soaked to the bone, and FILTHY! But, nothing that nice long HOT showers didn't take care of!
Here I am after one of my muddier trips through... I need to learn to keep from screaming and work on keeping my mouth shut!
I borrowed one of Alan's old ball caps to keep my hair in place. I'm glad I had it on -- it kept my head dry, at least!
Alan's light gray shirt is no longer light gray (on the front side anyway), and the white shirt he had on underneath? No longer white.
Now I think we just need to figure out how to keep water in the tank during the summer!
Ha ha-a-a-a!!
Ummm...does this make me a redneck?
Gretchen Wilson would probably think so...
Found your blog and have enjoyed all your posts. I love to 4-wheel too. Even at my advaced age of *50* plus I love the mud the best.
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | March 21, 2007 at 11:35 AM
You and Alan sure know how to live life! Fantastic photos - Kudos to both of you! TFS.
Posted by: Juanita (Toni173) | March 21, 2007 at 08:44 AM
You both look like it was so much fun! I have never been to Texas or 4 wheelin'
you make both look very appealing!
great photos! In one of the shots if you look really hard Alan undershirt is still white! lol
Thanks for the laugh Anna & Alan!
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Tschider | March 21, 2007 at 04:41 AM
Girl ~ I had to laugh out loud...I am married to a Texan, and I *knew* exactly what a "tank" was. You fish em, mud em and dove hunt off the high bank. Glad you had so much fun!
Posted by: Lori Craig | March 20, 2007 at 09:31 PM
Anna -you are unrecognizable as a true red-neck! Your blog made me laugh out loud today. Thank you!
Posted by: Cathy | March 20, 2007 at 02:50 PM
My boys would love your house!!
Posted by: julie | March 20, 2007 at 02:47 PM
Love it! What a good looking Muddy couple.
Posted by: Patty Martin | March 20, 2007 at 10:12 AM
Now that is a good use of a tank!! Y'all look so happy. I bet it was a blast!!!
Posted by: Kim/Kauai17 | March 20, 2007 at 09:09 AM
Hi Ana,
If you are a red neck I want to be one too! How much fun. I love this kind of get down and dirty fun. All the recent pictures of the animals are wonderful (yeah Alan too :))
What is the name of this darling little stamp you used on your ATC?
Shelley
Posted by: shelley davis | March 20, 2007 at 09:09 AM
Girl, you are so at home here! When we were kids, we'd go spend the day at the ranch where my dad grew up. The boys would rig up a ramp so they could fly into the big tank on their bikes. Man, that was fun! I think some of my cousins STILL do this on the weekends, lol!
Posted by: jenn | March 20, 2007 at 09:03 AM
Oh, that is too fun! I love seeing how you enjoy life...it's so refreshing to know you have such fun with Alan and all the animals! And the 4-wheeler! LOL Thanks for sharing this great escapade with us! YEEHAW!
Posted by: diane mcvey | March 20, 2007 at 08:38 AM
Anna,
Looks like you both had a blast! Reminds me of the days on ATV's at the dunes! You wound up with sand in places you didn't know you had! Bet you had MUD everywhere! And, it was so GOOD to see photos of you and Alan! Looks like your move last July was a wise decision! :-)
Finally, yes my dear -- you are a redneck! Hugs to you all!
p.s. how are my namesake's doing?
Posted by: Manetta | March 20, 2007 at 08:24 AM
If you aren't a redneck...you definitely are a brownneck! Too funny!
Posted by: Lois Michael | March 20, 2007 at 07:34 AM
Looks like you had a blast. There is nothing like making your own fun. That day will be so much fun to scrapbook.
Posted by: Linda Palmer | March 20, 2007 at 06:45 AM
Now that looks like fun! Makes me remember all those childhood mudpies that I made. Ahh...sweet memories!
Linda
Posted by: Linda (LSN on SCS) | March 20, 2007 at 06:02 AM
Anna, I love your farm stories and pictures. What a hoot the mud hole must be.
Posted by: Kittie Caracciolo | March 20, 2007 at 03:34 AM
It looks like you two had a blast and that's what counts! I take it, it must have been warm and the water felt good. I loved playing in mud puddles when I was a kid. I loved the feel of mud smooshing up between my toes. In fact, I still do!!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | March 20, 2007 at 03:18 AM
Is a 4-wheeler the same as an ATV??
It's late.....and I'm from the city ;)
Posted by: Jennifer (jkincolorado) | March 20, 2007 at 12:32 AM
Oh you crazy kids! :)
I've never been on an ATV, but it looks like fun!
Posted by: Jennifer (jkincolorado) | March 20, 2007 at 12:30 AM
Adds new meaning to the term "Dirty Girl" eh Anna???? *wink* You guys are a total riot - looks like y'all had a blast!!!!! ROFL!
Posted by: AmyR | March 19, 2007 at 10:56 PM
HA HA HA!! What fun! Getting really dirty every now and then is so much fun.
Posted by: Jill | March 19, 2007 at 10:13 PM
what a stinkin' riot! too funny! I'm glad you had fun. I was talking to a girlfriend tonight and she had a boy ask if she wanted to go *muddin'*. well, I think you should nickname this activity *tankin'*. you might be a redneck... if you create your own watersport using water from a tank! :)
thanks for sharing your fun with us!
~Kendra
Posted by: Kendra - SCS: apigonfire | March 19, 2007 at 10:07 PM
So much FUN! I love it!
Posted by: Nancy Grant | March 19, 2007 at 09:55 PM