I was very struck by this beautiful modern new museum in Cheyenne, Oklahoma and then I looked up and saw this angle against the stunning blue sky.
The angle you see above, is the metal frame dividing the two levels of windows, overlooking the Washita battlefield. I also thought it was interesting that shooting it from the opposite angle, changed the colour of the sky when I reviewed the pictures!
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I'm not pink or green, so I am happy, it's a nice change.
This is a little lighter than my natural colour and it's bound to fade with time and sunlight. As usual my hair grabbed the almost non-existent red in the colour and it's quite golden. No cut, just my naturally curly hair gone a little wilder, probably due to the colour!
My roots!!
So here's the 'before' shot and tomorrow we'll all get to see if I am pink all over again!
Guy Fawkes, a nobleman, was executed for leading the plot to kill the King and his parliament.
The pennies collected for the Guy are then put towards the cost of fireworks. On the night itself, Guy is placed on top of the bonfire, which is then set alight and fireworks displays fill the sky.
Flying into England after dark on November 5th is quite a sight, with many fires lit and fireworks literally going off all around. I remember driving home from work each year and watching fireworks all the way, on my 55 mile journey! It is really hard to put into words the extent of the celebrations or the magical quality this night holds for many Brit’s.
All I can say is "Thank you America", you made the right choice. This is a historic moment, America has travelled forward a long way in the past 24 hours.
The interesting thing is, talking to my friends in Europe, Obama was always the popular choice there.
This may do more to improve America's popularity around the world, than anything in my lifetime. I don't think unless you have travelled abroad, you have any idea of the strength of the anti-American feelings, even in allies such as England.
Therefore you cannot realise yet what a momentous step you have taken in electing this man, who has made such an immediate impact on the rest of the world. The BBC conducted a poll in 22 countries, he won in every single one by at least 3 to 1 votes. Many people around the world, will wake up this morning and see America through new hopeful eyes.
Hopefully about this time next year I will be well on the road to becoming a citizen. America taking this huge stride forward today, has made me even more certain of that decision. Today I feel truly honoured to live in this great and 'brave' country.
Now President elect Barack Obama, needs to deliver on the change he has promised us all.
God Bless America
Just because you can, and that's coming from someone who can't this time, but really wishes she could vote for 'change'. It's a privilege, so use it - yes you must!
In February 1873 the name Glass Mountains appeared on a map issued by the Federal General Land Office. Two years later, the same office issued a map calling them the Gloss Mountains. Thus precipitating a conflict that continues to this day. 
The 1875 map resulted from a survey led by an engineer named T.H. Barrett. Historiographer James Cloud is of the opinion that a draughtsmen copied this map and mis-read the 'A' for an 'O'. A persistent legend persists that a member of that first exploring party was British or Bostonian.
This member awakened early one morning in the survey camp on the knoll located east of the area and saw the sun on the glistening clear crystals of Selenite. In his long eastern dialect he exclaimed "Why they look just like glaws".
The party's cartographer simply recorded what he thought he had heard, indeed a passing error. But to think a Brit' may have been responsible for all this confusion!
The Glass or Gloss Mountains are located 6 miles west of Orienta in NW Oklahoma, which is on highway US 412. We pass through them regularly whenever I am in need of our closest shopping mall in Enid, 110 miles away!
The mountains have a high selenite content, making them appear as if they were covered with pieces of glass. Ever since my first visit here in 2003, I have absolutely loved their beauty and contrast against the flat plains around them.
This beautiful scenic strip, currently defined as a conservation area, is almost another world with its rugged high topped mesas springing up from a relatively flat land area.
A "painted desert" effect can be seen in many locations due to the exposure of different rock strata, and the sparkle of gypsum and selenite gives many of the mesas a glittering effect.
A giant inland sea once covered the area, leaving behind extensive gypsum beds. Spanish explorers passed through the area and later, the first known American explorer around 1821 described what he called "The Shining Mountains".
Today, the Glass Mountains area is utilized for its vast oil and gas resources. This 640 acre expanse is undergoing development as a State Park and will eventually provide trails and facilities.
At present, visitors can pull off the highway to enjoy the rugged landscape at a small roadside picnic area with an information kiosk on the history and features of the locale.
Astronomy groups occasionally use the area for celestial observations, as dark really means dark out there! Visitors can enjoy the 24 mile scenic drive along U.S. Hwy 412 through this very distinctive area. Here's the Hubster doing his best 'hunky cowboy' impression (which is of course is what he is!), as he reads about the area on a perfect day.
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A headline from our OK news channel tonight:
'Town warned of Rattlesnake invasion'
It was a town in south Texas, that due to warmer than usual weather conditions, has been invaded by Rattlesnakes in residential areas. In the past 48 hours 126 snakes have been killed! OMG
From Blue Peter as a 13yr old karting prodigy
We have been thoroughly disgusted this week by the appalling racism directed at Lewis Hamilton. This has resulted in the most security ever seen for a Formula One driver being put in place. And equally disgusted with the green-eyed envy shown by some of the other drivers in their unnecessary comments. Alonso even went as far as to say, he would do everything he could to help Massa win, not that you can expect much more from him!
We hope it's a clean race and the other drivers stay out of the drama and let the two contenders fight it out without controversy. But we won't be at all surprised if Alonso 'accidentally' rear ends Hamilton on the first corner.
We just hope Lewis rises above it all, keeps his head and leaves them all in his wake, as he deservedly becomes the youngest ever F1 World Champion.
My uncle once: dropped 10,000 feet on an airplane when it hit an air pocket, MAJOR brown trousers moment!
Never in my life: could I imagine ever holding a snake
When I was five: or around then, I nearly took off the top of my right thumb when I closed a door on it and it's still mis-shapen!
High school was: somewhere I was always getting into trouble
I will never forget: watching the Twin Towers fall on 9/11
Once I met: Sir Elton John the night after Princess Diana died, just walking in the silent crowd mourning her outside Kensington Palace
There’s this girl I know: who flashed her boobs whilst out of the sunroof of a limo in Leicester Square, London
Once at a bar: in the Greek Islands, I made such an impression they sent me a Christmas Card that year!
By noon, I’m usually: just finishing the lunch count at school
Last night: I watched the hubster setup a new TV so I can watch it whilst I am the treadmill, desperate measures needed to get me on it!
If I only had: legs like Heidi Klum or Beyonce
Next time I go to church: I will say a prayer for Jennifer Hudson
What worries me most: EVERYTHING!
You’ll know I’m lying when: I tell you I refused a free designer or luxury, handbag or shoes
What I miss most about the 80’s is: great pop music, clubbing with the girls and perkier boobs!
If I were a character in Shakespeare, I’d be: Lady Macbeth
A better name for me would be: Mrs Lazy Butt who needs to exercise!
I have a hard time understanding: how otherwise intelligent people I know, believe some of the BS being circulated by email about the election and then send it on!
If I ever go back to school: I'll know I am at work!
You know I like you if: I give you a hug, not generally being a touchy feely person
Take my advice, never: attempt to run across a pile of dried pig manure, underneath the crust it's always soft!
My ideal breakfast is: a Bacon butty back home in England
If you visit my hometown, I suggest you: like cats, the quiet life and bring English tea bags
Why won’t people: quit asking me if I'm Australian!
The world could do without: Fernando Alonso
I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: be surprised by a Rattlesnake anytime or anywhere
My favorite blonds are: Brad Pitt and the 7 blonds I work with daily
If I do anything well, it’s: organise
And, by the way: if you have been reading my blog and lurking but never commenting, get out the closet and leave a comment today!
This meme is from Steph's blog, The Incurable Insomniac originally, but I took the lovely Willow up on it.
Feel free to have some fun and post it for yourself!!
Obama decided he just had to be here, election or not
A 4th grade Richard Simmons kept us entertained
We had our very own Queen Bee in attendance!
Wow do you guys ever know how to make cupcakes!
A gaggle of Queens, Princesses, a Beast and tiara's galore!
A 4th grade boy told me very seriously I looked lovely!
The overall winners, the adorable Mummy was #1
3rd grade turn on the style
