Greeting's from California, USA

[roxanneland]

Hey Everyone,
I'm Roxanne from California, USA.
I'm a professional cowboy....( yeah, you read it right 'boy'.....They don't reference 'girl' in the sport, and consider us all 'cowboy's'....(lol...go figure !!)
I'm looking forward to meeting some of you and having a good time here.
Here are some things about me.
Cheers !
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I like the smell of puppy breath and puppy kisses
I love candy
I love I've never had a cavity..... even with all the candy I eat
I love that 'Coca Cola" is my drug of choice
I love my iPod & iPhone..( I don't know how I ever lived without them)
I like drinking from a hose
I love The Scorpion's ( German metal band)
I love the adventure of following The Scorpions North American Tours. ( Taking in all USA & Canada shows )
I love that my vices don't control me, however enjoyable they may be
I love Horses
I like being semi- tolerant of intolerance
I love animals, many, as in to damn many !
I love having hope
I love I can use tools
I like that I am usually on time
I love my memories
I love meeting like-minded people
I love left handers
I like that I can color within the lines
I love rain
I love when cats purr
I love my Klaus Meine portrait tat..It's hot!
I like that I am able to read a road map
I love having tomorrows
I love laughing out loud
I love understanding a little instead of misunderstanding a lot
I love stained glass windows
I love my drinking water cold, weather warm, margarita's frozen and men hot
I loathe excuses rather than apologies
I like to think pushing my luck is adequate exercise
I loathe standing in long lines
I love having common sense
I like thinking there’s good in everyone
I like that I survived the 80's with no visible signs of brain damage
I loathe forgetting where I parked, GPS systems rock
I like having ideas
I like having no idea
I like laughing at randomness
I love the first cup of coffee
I like being consistently inconsistent
I love handwritten letters
I love sharing a meal with friends
I love scented candles
I love believing there is hope
I love good conversation
I loathe the tradition of killing trees for Christmas joy
I love realizing things could be worse
I like that I can sing
I like bending the rules without breaking the law
I love painting my fingernails and toes
I love the Sun
I love to daydream
I like things neat
I like that I have a handle on most things
I loathe that most peoples' handle, broke off
I love Patchouli oil
I like that I don't require much emotional maintenance
I love having a good hair day
I love the smell of a BBQ in the air
I love going over the speed limit
I like that I don’t think out loud
I like to think if a man's not handsome he's at least handy
I love to hear a great guy say my name
I like that I am amazed at talking birds
I loathe seeing a lost pet
I love my life
I love creative people
I love the bass lines in 70's funk songs
I like learning
I loathe what I learn sometimes
I loathe ignorance
I like to think I am not indecisive, I think
I love wondering
I like wandering
I loathe worrying
I like most people
I love having no plans
I like to believe two wrongs don't make a right
I love knowing three rights make a left
I loathe the fact; growing old is inevitable
I love the thought; growing up is optional
I love going barefoot
I love random acts of kindness
I loathe random acts of stupidity
I love meeting new people
I like that some people's soul purpose is to serve as a warning to others
I loathe that there are homeless people
I like mysteries
I like I can name at least 1 of the 7 Wonders
I loathe people who can't convince me.... confuse me instead
I love the human spirit
I love when pens write right away
I like when things go right
I love good conversation
I like Chuck Taylor high top's
I loathe animal cruelty

[katerina]

Welcome to the forum Roxanne!
"I loved reading your list"
I love common sense and people with a sense of relevance in things. It did me good to read your "normal is just a cycle on the washing machine" signature, thanks.
Will you tell us more about your life as a professional cowboy? The only idea I have of it comes from old western films, which, I assume, aren't a completely reliable reference.

[Thomas]

I once dated a Roxanne ,,, she drove a firebird and left me for California

Watch on youtube.com

Welcome to the forum

[Thomas]

Welcome to the forum Roxanne!
"I loved reading your list"
I love common sense and people with a sense of relevance in things. It did me good to read your "normal is just a cycle on the washing machine" signature, thanks.
Will you tell us more about your life as a professional cowboy? The only idea I have of it comes from old western films, which, I assume, aren't a completely reliable reference.

I like common sense as well .. i have a nickel ..
If i gave you my 2 cents id have 3 left
We all need change

[roxanneland]

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This is how I roll....
Hi Katerina,
Thank you for the warm welcome. Nice to meet you.
Lol, I'm sure you haven't met 'many'......ummmm, 'any'....metal head cowgirl's in here.
Being a girly girl and a left handed thrower in a sport (steer roping-rodeo) which is dominated by right handed throwing men and the fact that I prefer 'head banging boys' & 'screaming guitars', over cowboy's and country & western music, makes me stand out from the rest. I'm always told my ways are "not normal" (lol), however, you see by my signature what I really think about 'normal' !! ( Cowboy's don't like losing to a girl, and things get really rough sometimes.... )
Here's a link :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calf_roping

[roxanneland]

Omg! You've found me !
I've missed you so darling !!!
Can you ever forgive me for running off to catch the Scorpions North American tour ???
Lol.......
Thanks for the video and you're kind welcome to the forum.

[roxanneland]

Yes, 'change' is a good thing !
( I'm going to have to keep an eye on you !!...Lol)

[Invitado]

Welcome to the forum Roxanne

You have a very interesting list of likes and loved things !! ... I surely can relate to quite a few of them ....

[HANS33]

Hi Roxanne and very welcome here.

I like your posts here.

[roxanneland]

Hi adriana claudia,
Thank you !
Yeah, a little to much time on my hands that day.......lol.
It's nice to meet you.

[roxanneland]

What a nice thing to say.
That's a great video HANS33, Thanks !!
Looking forward to getting to know you.

R-

[phuong]

Welcome aboard Roxanne, such nice name

[katerina]

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/1429/82055556.jpg
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/7376/77868910.jpg
This is how I roll....
Hi Katerina,
Thank you for the warm welcome. Nice to meet you.
Lol, I'm sure you haven't met 'many'......ummmm, 'any'....metal head cowgirl's in here.
Being a girly girl and a left handed thrower in a sport (steer roping-rodeo) which is dominated by right handed throwing men and the fact that I prefer 'head banging boys' & 'screaming guitars', over cowboy's and country & western music, makes me stand out from the rest. I'm always told my ways are "not normal" (lol), however, you see by my signature what I really think about 'normal' !! ( Cowboy's don't like losing to a girl, and things get really rough sometimes.... )
Here's a link :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calf_roping

Hi! Thanks for the pictures - I suppose that's you in the second one?
As for calf roping, well, I don't looove the idea that the little calves must be scared with the horse running after them and the roping that follows, but as long as they don't get injured it's "OK" I guess. Being someone who likes animals, I'm curious what you think of that?
On another note: "Top professional calf ropers will rope and tie a calf in 7 seconds. " WOW What's your record?
Nope, I haven't met 'many' cowgirls in here, but there was someone that also was involved with horses and stuff..hmmm..I had only read it quickly and I don't remember what exactly she was doing, but maybe the others remember if she was a cowgirl or not.
PS: and I repeat, I really like what you think about 'normal'

[Invitado]

Yeah !! I remember , she was Tracy I had lost contact with her so long time ago ....

Well , now that you brought the issue Kate ... I love animals too, and never be quite a fan of sports or activities that might include them ... I also feel they might be frightened......it will be nice to have Roxannes`s point of view

having your own ranch ...that is a dream !!!

[roxanneland]

Hi Girlfriends !
Adriana Claudia and Katerina.
=)

I understand your concerns about the animals, and so I'm going to address the issue, because it's important..
Animal welfare, which is caring for and meeting an animal's needs, is practiced in the sport of rodeo. Rodeo people respect, admire, and want to take care of the animals that are so important to their way of life.
It's obvious that rodeo is not taxing for the huge, powerful bulls that toss cowboys around like rag dolls, but some people, like yourselves may wonder if roping is hard on calves.
A calf has more than tripled its weight when it is first roped, which is at 225-250 pounds, and is a strong animal. It takes the special roping and handling skills exhibited by the rodeo cowboy to manage the strength of a calf whose instinct is to flee or fight rather than cuddle.
I assure you, I've been hurt more times than any calf has.
The roping contest is an extension of the necessary skills developed by ranch cowboys to hold cattle for doctoring, etc., without benefit of pens and corrals. The muscular structure of a calf and its hairy, thick hide allows prudent roping without harm. As is observed, immediately upon removal of the rope, calves jog trot out of the arena in a most unconcerned manner. Calves, who soon outgrow weight limits for the event, then fulfill the same purpose they would have in the dairy or beef industry if they had not been in rodeo — or perhaps grow up to be a rodeo bucking bull.
Injury to animals is infrequent with rates documented at a small part of 1%. The use of horses and bulls in rodeo is so undemanding that they stay healthy and perform well for many years. It is not unusual for a bucking horse to be kicking up its heels in fine fashion over the age of 25 and many bulls are still active buckers at 15 years of age. Veterinarians attribute it to the good care they receive which includes quality feed and adequate exercise.
Rodeo associations throughout the country have rules that dictate how contests will be conducted and animals will be handled. The first rules for the humane care and treatment of rodeo animals were established by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) in 1947, seven years prior to the founding of the Humane Society of the United States.
The average bucking horse or bull works less than five minutes per year in the arena.
Human skin is 1mm-2mm thick, horse hide is 5mm thick, and bull hide is 7mm thick.
Lol, Good Katerina !
Yes, my times are in the low 7's !!
Lean, mean, roping machine !
I didn't become a cowgirl I was born one. (lol)
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I've been reading through this forum and seeing 'what's really going on' in here.
Does the administrator ever show up? Who moderates it??
There are a lot of people in here from all over the world and it should be a celebration...
There is no leadership it appears. Is this really the official website ??

Peace out, girl scouts !!

[roxanneland]

Welcome aboard Roxanne, such nice name

Phuong, Thank you for your kind words.
Very sweet.

[Invitado]

Adriana is just fine Roxanne, I just used both my names cause I couldn`t register just as Adriana since it has been already taken

Well, thank you for your explanation , it`s good to know all these facts about rodeo.

There are a lot of people in here from all over the world and it should be a celebration...

It IS a celebration , and you can bet this is the official website !! .

Leadership ? who needs it ? Well you can say Tom, our friend here plays that roll sometimes , and yes , we have moderators , Sherry , (she is very friendly ),and Tim ( I have to say I don`t know him at all ) , and there is the web master Wolfgang.
But we are cool people who use to behave

[Thomas]

Yes, 'change' is a good thing !
( I'm going to have to keep an eye on you !!...Lol)

Just one
Dont you have 2

[Thomas]

Adriana is just fine Roxanne, I just used both my names cause I couldn`t register just as Adriana since it has been already taken

Well, thank you for your explanation , it`s good to know all these facts about rodeo.

There are a lot of people in here from all over the world and it should be a celebration...

It IS a celebration , and you can bet this is the official website !! .

Leadership ? who needs it ? Well you can say Tom, our friend here plays that roll sometimes , and yes , we have moderators , Sherry , (she is very friendly ),and Tim ( I have to say I don`t know him at all ) , and there is the web master Wolfgang.
But we are cool people who use to behave

Me a leader
Maybe you meant Liter of beer .. but you wont find me wearing lederhosen
only if i drink too many liters

[Invitado]

Me a leader

Well, maybe I admire you ... just a bit