Smith-Bailey Family Forum

Firebird

Ham Bone — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:27:23 GMT

I used to have a 1973 Firebird Formula 500. The speedometer went from 0 to 160 MPH with 80 being straight up. This was back in the 70�s when the speed limit was 55 MPH. It was nearly impossible to hold at 55; it cruised at 80, which it was designed to do. My Mom lost lots of sleep over me and that car.

The Measure of a Man

Ham Bone — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:37:39 GMT

Some say the measure of a man is by how much wealth he accumulates or by the power that he has. Bill Gates or the President quickly comes to mind. Others say that fame makes a man, such as the likes of Elvis, The Beatles or Waylon and Willie.

The true measure of a man is not wealth, power or even fame. The true measure of a man is how much happiness he brings to life��.and if that is the case��..��then Christopher Estes was a giant among men.

Rest in peace my brother��

Revelation

Kathy — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:18:38 GMT

Starting Sep 17, 2008 I'm studying the book of Revelation with a women's Bible study group. A neighbor lady down the street has adopted this old Texas gal. We had lunch today and discussed the Bible study. She asked me how I felt about Revelation and I told her I would study it, but I don't plan to be here when it all unfolds. We'll be out of here, I told her. She said reading it scares a lot of people. A toilet backing up scares me! I know what can happen if I'm not prepared to handle ...

THE TOILETS ARE ON FIRE!

Ham Bone — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:24:26 GMT

Many years ago, in a far, far, away land know as Cisco Junior College, there was a prankster named Ham Bone who knew no good, only evil. Ham Bone secretly enter the women�s dorm and placed chunks of dry ice in each toilet(sneaky bas***d). The dry ice reacted with the warm water in the toilets and produced a fog that resembled smoke. Ham Bone waited in the parking lot pretending to work on his car as the young ladies returned from their evening meal. All of a sudden the dorm's front doors flew ...

Gary's uncle Joe

Kathy — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:20:28 GMT

Gary's uncle Joe passed away June 14, 2008. The funeral will be on Monday. It was a shock to everyone in his family. He had a brain anuerysm and he was only 63 years old. Gary is taking it hard, so please keep him in your prayers. They had grown really close this past three years.

Kathy

Missing Texas

Kathy — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:39:36 GMT

I miss seeing horny toads, skunks, amadillos, prickly pear, mesquite trees, liveoaks, tumbleweeds, and jack rabbits. All I see here is corn and soy bean fields. Where are the windmills? I need to see a windmill! I miss seeing Fort Worth at night, the bright lights of Dallas as you go through on your way to Fort Worth, the tall buildings and single story houses. I miss the thrift stores. I don't miss the heat, the traffic, the millions of people...nevermind I'll stop complaining and go visit ...

Funniest Thing At The Reunion

Ivy — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:29:57 GMT

Mom Reed and I walked... I know a mile down river at Bodes to use the bath room. We found a good secluded spot so we wouldn't be rear-ends in front of anyone. We were just fixing to squat down when this voice came from no-where ! " I wouldn't do that if I were ya'll !"

It was Rodney in the very top of a tree watching the nudies down river. We almost wet ourselves.

The Naked Fire Bug

Ham Bone — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:21:03 GMT

We have a fire bug. He has set the same trash dumpster on fire three times in the last week. Setting the same dumpster on fire is strange, but what is even more strange is why. It seems the Fire Bug's girl friend left him last week. To get even he takes her stuff to the dumpster near their appartement and then sets the dumpster ablaze. Not so strange you say? Here is where it really gets weird. He then goes to a local hotel where some locals have gathered to celebrate the birthday ...

August

Ham Bone — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:33:44 GMT

Well it's that time of year again......time to go school clothes shoping, register for school, and the start of band camp. I have been out of school more years than I care to admit too, but every August I get that old feeling that I should be practicing music and making a list of pranks for the fall. Speaking of pranks there was this one time at band camp.....yes really (Cisco Jr. College) that I took a perfectly good record jacket (anybody less than 40 years old google it) and bowed ...

After Reunion 2008

Angela Bailey Awtrey — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:52:42 GMT

Two days after the Reunion I wake up and my feet aren't swollen, the blisters have reduced to the size of a quarter (except the one on the end of my nose), I can walk without the "ouch" word after every step and my beautician assures me she really can get my hair to lay down again. I don't know about the rest of you, but I had the greatest time ever! Love the new location, love the water, the big trees and especially love the people! Thanks to all of you.

Still hate the potties,

Aunt ...

Possible Dinosaur Egg Found By Brandon Bailey

Ham Bone — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:38:23 GMT

The artifact pictured was recently given to the Mason Square Museum. It was found by Brandon Bailey in the Camp Holland area in Mason County. It will be displayed at the Museum on the Square Saturday, August 9.

What's the deal?

Kathy — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:45:49 GMT

Okay, where is everyone? Is Ham Bone and I the only ones keeping this site alive? Come on now, give us your two cents worth on this site. Tell us your worst fears, your best stories, your greatest triumphs, even your tales of defeat. Give us something...please? Pretty please?

Picture Gallery and Posting Pictures in a Thread

Ham Bone — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:24:01 GMT

Picture Gallery is available at the top of the page between the Portal and FAQ buttons. Feel free to add your own photos and albums. Be sure to send me an email of PM and let me know that you have up loaded pictures so that I can get them approved. You do not have to have approval to post a picturea in a message (thread). See post below for more information in posting pictures.

The 70's

Kathy — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:39:31 GMT

The 70�s child, that�s what I was. The halter tops, hip hugger jeans, platform shoes and long wavy hair described my years in the 70�s. It was a time of turmoil, the recession, war, and bitter uncertainty. I wore beads, bandanas, and rebelled. It was also a time of great passion, love, and heartache. I had fun at the lake, wearing bikinis, rubbing on suntan lotion, and laying on beach towels. My tans were awesome. There were plenty of worries, plenty of strife. I was insecure, na�ve, ...

Jesus

Kathy — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:01:11 GMT

I�m a collector. I collect Pekin ducks, the white ones formed in ceramic, wood, plastic, resin, etc. I have different sizes from miniature to life size, from babies to adults. They came from thrift stores, antique malls, hobby stores, garage sales, etc. Some are dirty, chipped, or cracked. I�ve dubbed it my Injured Duck collection. At one time or another I�ve picked them up from a store, cleaned them up and sat them on a shelf or table at home, to be admired. Ever so often I dust ...

Drivers

Kathy — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:40:57 GMT

What a wretched person I am! As I grow in my walk with Christ I�m realizing more and more what a wretched person I am. I hate sin. I hate it! Yet, I sin. My mouth flies open and out come words I would never speak in front of strangers and yet God hears them, the very one we all wish we could hide our imperfections from, right? My imaginations are bombarded by the impure and the improper and I find myself being sucked through the pipe to a story line of revenge, instead of forgiveness. ...

Just a few days away......

Ham Bone — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:03:13 GMT

Well the reunion is just a few days away and I am already packing my camping gear! Got the tent, canopy, table, chair, Air Condtioner, sun screen, mosquiteo repellent, pad locks for the coolers and one change of clothes for three days. I know what your thinking.....nobody is going to care after three days. I'll see you all on Saturday........Oh you will be there. Most of you are too affraid that you will miss something, if you don't show up.

Yes I'm bringing the family.......I packed them ...

Road to Damascus

Kathy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:48:14 GMT

Everyone comes to a point in their life where they have to make a decision: either they keep going in the direction their life is headed, or change their mind and take a different road. I changed my mind and decided if I wanted to live I had to die. Until then I laid comatose, caught between life and death, a type of purgatory that keeps you caught in the spider�s web, until you�re either eaten, or you escape. We all walk a fine line between failure and success. Isn�t it wonderful that we�re ...

Blonde

Kathy — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:37:55 GMT

Yesterday, Gary and I went to a restaurant to have lunch with the "lunch bunch". The waitress was asked what flavor jello was being served. She answered, "Red and orange." I thought Gary was going to roll out of his chair and strike ten chairs he was laughing so hard! He told her red wasn't a flavor.

About My Mother

Kathy — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:54:24 GMT

About my mother:

Today is the first day of the rest of our lives. Today marks the beginning of a future without my mother. When I think of her no longer being with us, I realize that I�m the next generational daughter, the one who will take the reigns and continue the journey, until one day when I must hand them over to my daughter. I hope to be as brave and as courageous as my Mother was when her mother passed away. We have lost a valuable link in our family. Life for us will not ...

Becoming a friend

Kathy — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:08:12 GMT

People at work were always asking me for advice, until one day I told a woman it would be better if she went to God first. My cubicle had become a trap where I was cornered by crying, angry, or complaining coworkers. After mentioning God to several people they found other unfortunate ears to listen to their problems. I didn't mind listening to my coworkers at first. I was intriqued by the fact they had found me to be someone they could talk to, but after awhile, when things in their lives ...

John Degal Obit

Kathy — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:23:45 GMT

July 02, 2008

John W. Degal, age 68, of Bangs passed away July 1, 2008, at his residence.

A longtime resident of Brown County, he was born Feb. 12, 1940, in Menard, Texas, to Jake and Sophronia Degal. He was a Baptist and a longtime resident and Rancher in Brown County. He married Loretta Dotson on Dec. 31, 1964, in Fife, Texas; she preceded him in death in 2000.

He is survived by three sons, Micheal Degal of Early, Leonard Degal and wife Jeanie of Bangs and Jason Degal of Bangs; one grandson, ...

Osama bin Laden Found!!!

Ham Bone — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:28:33 GMT

Airport Screeners

Ham Bone — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:42:38 GMT

FAA PROFILING:

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TRANSPORTATION SECURITY SCREENER ATTITUDE ASSESSMENT �

To insure we Americans never offend anyone, particularly fanatics intent on killing us, airport screeners will not be allowed to profile people. They will continue random searches of 80-year-old women, little kids, airline pilots with proper identification, Secret Service agents who are members of the President's security detail, 85-year old Congressmen with metal hips, and Medal ...

Freddie Colbaugh Obit

Kathy — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:25:38 GMT

January 13, 2004 Brady Standard - Herald

Freddie Colbaugh, 56

Freddie Colbaugh, 56, of North Richland

Hills and formerly of Menard, died Saturday,

Jan. 10 in North Richland Hills.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday,

Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. at Leatherwood Memorial

Chapels in Brady, Rev. Gaylon Morris

officiating. Burial will follow in the Lohn

Cemetery.

The family will be receiving friends Tuesday

evening, Jan. 13, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral

home.

Born Jan. 20, 1947, ...

Wanda Degal Obit

Kathy — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:22:26 GMT

Date:6/11/2008 Wanda Degal, 85

Wanda Lee Degal, 85, of Brady, died

Wednesday, June 4, 2008, in Quincy, Ill.

Graveside services were held Saturday, June 7

at Lohn Cemetery with Rev. Gaylon Morris

officiating.

She was born Feb. 8, 1923, in Red Oak, to

Worth Rockett Smith and Angeline S. (Knotts)

Smith. She married Jake Degal Jan. 21, 1955,

in Brady.

She was a resident of the area most of her life,

was a housekeeper for Heart of Texas

Memorial Hospital for several years and ...

Degal Family

Kathy — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:28:51 GMT

Tracy just called to let me know that Silva Gean's brother, John, passed away this morning just after midnight. John was my stepfather's oldest son. Please keep John's family in your thoughts and prayers. He has three sons: Michael, Leonard and wife Jeanie and son Jacob, and Jason.

Kathy

Fixing People

Kathy — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:05:12 GMT

1. Psychiatrists are suppose to "fix" people. All they do is sit there and write prescriptions. Where's the couch?

2. Psychologists are suppose to "fix" people. All they do is sit there and look at their DSM book. Where's the tests?

3. Licenced, Professional Counselors are suppose to "fix" people. All they do is sit there and go to sleep. Where's the feedback?

4. Lay counselors are suppose to "fix" people. All they do is tell ...

George Carlin, Dead at 71

Ham Bone — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:16:26 GMT

Although George Carlin and I would never agree on religion or politics, I thought he was one of the funniest people that I have ever heard or read. He wrote 3 books; his last was entitled "Brain Dropings" and was so funny I laughed till I was sick and crying. Took me two weeks to read a book that was probably less than 150 pages. Anyway here are some of my favorite George Carlin Quotes.

When cheese gets it's picture taken, what does it say?

When someone asks you, A penny for your ...

Big Dog Drilling

Ham Bone — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:44:21 GMT

Cousin Robyn tells me that drilling crews from her company (big dog drilling) are going to be featured on a TV show called Black Gold. The promo's for the show makes it out to be like Deadlist Catch or Ice Road Truckers. Sounds interesting. It will be on the Tru channel, I think it is channel 204 on Dish Network. The first episode airs next Wednesday night at 9 central time.

Burn Ban

Ivy — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:07:58 GMT

By Reunion time we will probably be under a Burn Ban.

Absolutely .. " NO JOGGING AT THE REUNION" ! ! Might start a grass fire !!

I gave up jogging for my health when my thighs kept rubbing together and

setting fire to my knicker's.

Simple Remedies

Ham Bone — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:19:49 GMT

AMAZING SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES

1. AVOID CUTTING YOURSELF WHEN SLICING VEGETABLES BY GETTING SOMEONE ELSE TO HOLD THE VEGETABLES WHILE YOU CHOP.

2. AVOID ARGUMENTS WITH THE FEMALES ABOUT LIFTING THE TOILET SEAT BY USING THE SINK.

3. FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SUFFERERS ~ SIMPLY CUT YOURSELF AND BLEED FOR A FEW MINUTES, THUS REDUCING THE PRESSURE ON YOUR VEINS. REMEMBER TO USE A TIMER.

4. A MOUSE TRAP PLACED ON TOP OF YOUR ALARM CLOCK WILL PREVENT YOU FROM ROLLING OVER AND GOING ...

How do you explain death to a 5 year old?

Ham Bone — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:12:54 GMT

I don�t know �..but this is how I handled it. Krysta discovered that there was a head in the big gold box in the next room and it bothered her so she came running to me for an explanation. I took her back in to the room where Aunt Wannie was lying in state. I picked Krysta up so that she could see that there was more than Aunt Wannie�s head in the casket.

I spoke softly and slowly so that my words would not be misunderstood. �Krysta that is your Great Great Aunt Wannie, she is a very nice ...

Celebrations ?

Ivy — Mon, 26 May 2008 01:10:27 GMT

Hoby and I will have our 44 th Anniversary June 29 th. For years it has been celebrated at the family reunion. Can't imagine what we will do this year with date changes on reunion ... but guess what ???? we're not going to the river .

Mother

Kathy — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:25:34 GMT

I�ve been resting up since Mom went into the nursing home. I believe what breath I had left, left. Funny how one thinks they will get the house clean, the laundry done, the woodwork polished�the moment someone leaves. I�ve been moping around, looking around, pacing back and forth to the room she once occupied�finally just plopping down and thinking, �God, I�m so tired! I don�t have her to take care of anymore, so why do I feel the �empty nest syndrome� inching into my life?�

�Oh, it�s ...

My Family

Amber Tupin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:04:16 GMT

Ok yall

so heres the story with me!

Rylee is 9 months she has 2 teeth and is trying to walk! Rusty is still selling cars he said if any one is looking they are having a big sale next week! Oh yeah and i stay at home!

Reunion Dates

Ham Bone — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:32:27 GMT

Reunion dates for this year; July 12,13,14, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Best Fathers Day Gift.

Ham Bone — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:34:27 GMT

I must admit that over the years I have recieved some great fathers day gifts. But the gifts that Krysta and Kayleigh gave me on Friday can't be beat. They were asked a seires of questions abut their Daddy, by their teachers at school; their answers are underlined. I intend to frame these and use them as blackmail when they get to be teenagers.

My Special Daddy

My Daddy is the most wonderful Daddy in the world

He is as handsome as a flower.

He is as strong as a Horse.

He ...

What I did on Fathers Day.

Ham Bone — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:08:56 GMT

I wanted to go to Mason and see my Dad, but things just didn't work out; so we stayed home and played with my girls on their new slip and slide. Hadn't done that since Amber and Rita were little. It was fun inspite of the fact that I weigh nearly 280 lb. There are no photos so don't get your hopes up. Krysta was completely embarrased by my performance and told me so. Kayleigh was thrilled and encouraged me to do it with her. The only problem was the slip and slide was barely wide ...

That's Life

Kathy — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:15:42 GMT

[b][size=12][b][size=12][b][size=12][b][size=12][b][size=12]We have over stimulated our brains with so much info that by the time we reach our fifties some of us start thinking back to the past, lest we forget it. In doing so, we often neglect the present and stop looking to the future. We look at our past with new eyes and start thinking of it as the �good old days� when in reality, for some us, it may not have been all that good. As children it should have been the �good old days� in a way, ...

The Demon Fear

Kathy — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:20:19 GMT

The demon Fear- I have battled this demon all my life in some way, shape, or form. I grew up in fear, lived in fear, but never would I surrender to it without a fight. My mother was a worry wart. If she didn�t have something to worry about she would dream up something. It aggravated my stepfather to no end. I remember him telling me, �Kassie, don�t let your mother stop you with all her fears.� She was afraid of everything it seemed.

We all have fears of some kind we are battling ...

Who is Gonna be at the reunion!

Anonymous — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:38:12 GMT

Ok so we know our family talks to each other! well we can start a list of the people that we have talked to that will be there! I know Me Rusty & rylee will be there so who else?

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CAN ANYBODY TELL ME............

Ham Bone — Sat, 03 May 2008 14:55:34 GMT

WHERE THE MAYONAISE IS!!!!!!!!!!!

Funniest Thing You Have Seen Or Done At The Reunion?

Ham Bone — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:12:30 GMT

I have so many fond, fun and crazy memories of our family reunion that I couldn't possibly mention them all. You know me, Queen Mouth, I could sit here and talk and talk and talk about them.

One of my favorite memories is that Uncle Hairy (Uncle Gordon) always took me fishing. Nobody else wanted to hang out with the whinny, freckle faced, frizzy haired little kid. But Uncle Hairy did!

Thanks for that Uncle Hairy, I loved those moments and will always appreciate the love you showed me.

Love,

Robyn

Brady Lake Music Festival

Ham Bone — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:48:05 GMT

Brady Lake Music Festival June 6-8, 2008

The Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce will host a new three-day music event at Brady Lake. It will be held the first weekend in June from Friday June 6 through Sunday June 8.

It will be called the "Brady Lake Music Fest". It will encompass numerous musical acts from multiple music genres - Traditional Country, New Country, Texas Country and Tejano - that will appeal to a wide variety of local and regional music lovers. The event ...

Quiet

Ham Bone — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:27:50 GMT

It sure is quiet in here...........too quiet.

Reunion Facilities

Ham Bone — Sun, 25 May 2008 23:27:45 GMT

Does anyone know if the Leifeste Camp Ground has drinking water, electricity, restrooms or shower facilities?

Great Grandchild

Kathy — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:36:08 GMT

April 14, 2008

My granddaughter, Ashley, turned 17 today. She is pregnant with my first great- grandchild, a boy. It is due on May 14, 2008. I was 17 when I had my daughter, Ginger. I recall how young I was and how determined I was that no one was going to make me scared of having a baby. I thought it was the grown ups way of making me not want anymore children once I forced this one into the world. You can imagine the disappointment I suffered when the doctor told me I was not built ...

I got new socks......

Ham Bone — Wed, 21 May 2008 05:32:39 GMT

We splurged and went to Wally World and I got me some new socks. Need some new underwear, but I will have to save my money untill October so that I can afford them. When your underwear is as big as mine, it takes a whole lot of material to make a pair.

The wife has a new shoe (note that I used the singular form and not the plural) We could only afford one shoe after buying my new socks. I would have given up my socks if I was sure that she would actually wear the shoes. Told her that ...

it's Official!

Ham Bone — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:49:18 GMT

I'm my own grandmother! Yep.....noticed it this morning about 4:27 a.m., I did. It seems that my Grandma Bailey was an early riser, used to get up before the chickens to make sure that they were on the job. Then went to bed with the chickens as soon as she turned the ones roosting on the rain water barrel out board for the night. I have also noticed that I have this uncontrolable urge to recycle aluminum cans and started refering to my offspring as S.O.B.'s. The other day I found myself thinking ...