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The Girls

Left to Right: Nicole, Cathy,Mrs. Horner, Mary

James Horner

Managed to get his picture in the local Express News. I have included a link to the article and the photo. First Grandbaby, and his picture in the local paper all in one week! WTG James!

http://www.mysanantonio.com/life/Bike_Night_at_Texas_Pride_96098509.html

On any given Thursday night at Texas Pride Barbecue, the expansive barbeque joint south of St. Hedwig becomes Texas' mini Sturgis, a hard-rockin' haven for hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts.

That's a euphemism, of course, because bikers — that's their preferred term — come in all shapes, colors, ages, dispositions and sexes to "Bike Night" at Texas Pride.

Some can look a little scary. Others like they're ready for the retirement home. Still others have that I-can-do-your-taxes look.

"You can never judge a biker by its cover," said Tiffany Klinefelter, who looks more like a swimsuit model than a mother of five who also happens to ride a custom Harley-Davidson.

"These guys are golden. People need to understand that."

Klinefelter, her husband, Sabin, and their children come out regularly. Seven-year-old Garrison dashes by as if to prove the place is kid-friendly, too.

The diverse two-wheel tribe, some atop $50,000 custom machines, has been gathering here for years on the far southeast side of town. It's a tradition, maybe something more.

It's a reflection of owner Tony Talanco's love of custom motorcycles and George Strait. One of his bikes sports intricate airbrushed images of Strait, the Texas Tornados, Buddy Holly, Janis Joplin, Johnny Rodriguez, Stevie Ray Vaughan and others.

Talanco runs the place once featured on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" and decorated in Texana antiques with his wife, Joni, and daughter, Tara.

"Basically, it's a big party," Talanco said. "It's a mini rally every week."

Gregory Peyton Holtsford

Was born June 9, 2010 at 8:35pm, Weighing in at 5lbs 13 ounces. 16+ inches long. Mandy delivered Gregory by cesarean a little bit early but both Mandy and Gregory are doing just fine.

Congratulations to Mandy and Greg Holtsford on the arrival of their first Child!

Congratulations to James and Robin Horner on the arrival of their first Grandchild!

Stinging Nettle

Stinging Nettle is a member of the Bull Nettle Family It grows wild and comes up right before Spring hits and starts to flower once Spring gets here and then you won't see it till next year.

I discovered it when the boys were 4 & 5 years old. We lived in the country and the only thing they liked to wear were their cartoon underwear and the Red Superman Capes I made for them. They would come running in saying their feet and ankles were stinging like fire ants were stinging them but there was nothing there. We finally figured out that they were running through patches of what I later found out was Stinging Nettle.

It was at this time we discovered that breaking of pieces of Aloe Vera and rubbing it on the affected area relieved the stinging immediately.

I dove in a researched it and found it was a remedy for pain. I tried the tea but it made me sicker than a dog. I developed gout in my left elbow and endured the pain for months. It was very painful to even move my elbow at all. There were times when the pain brought tears to my eyes. The Nettle started coming up so I put on my gloves and cut some of it. I then stung myself on and around the elbow. It stung like the dickens for about an hour then I noticed the pain was gone and it didn't come back. It's been 6 years.

I have treated other aches and pains with it as well and have had very good results each time.

The sting isn't as bad as a bee sting, more like fire ants and it is over with in no more than an hour. Every Doctor I have spoken to says they don't know why it works they just know it does.

I'm all for a natural remedy!

I first read about Stinging Nettle in a book called: The Healing Herbs by Michael Castleman

CAUTION:

If you are allergic to bees or have had allergic reaction to things in the past proceed with caution. I have seen people have bad reactions to the sting on the Nettle plant. Nothing life threatening, but large welts that are very scary looking and not too comfortable. I suggest you sting yourself once in a very small are the first time to see how it effects you.