New member in East Texas

Hello, I just found this site a few days ago while searching on the internet for information on water gardens. I looked around and was amazed to find the wealth of information on all types of gardening and the friendly people who post here, so I subscribed. I live in a small town near Tyler, in the heart of East Texas, half-way between Dallas, TX and Shreveport, LA. I am in Zone 8a. I have recently retired and now have the time to get back to gardening in my raised flower beds with mostly perennials. I also have 32 acres near my home where I raise registered Texas Longhorn Cattle. I have 17 head of cattle and four horses there. So, as you can see, I needed to retire just to have time for the hobbies. I am interested in water features and ponds. I have a large rubberized cattle watering trough on the back deck with a few water plants and six fan-tailed goldfish. I am hoping to put in a larger in-ground pond in the near future, and I am getting some good information that will be a great help from this site. I'm looking forward to meeting you on-line, getting to know you, and sharing information.
Bill

Welcome, etexbill! I agree with you, the folks at DG are so friendly, and there is a treasure trove of information here. DG is the best community on the Web, IMO, and it's great to have you as a member!

Welcome Bill, I was just down in Gilmer visiting another DG friend, Catlady. Wish we had known......you could have joined us. Be sure to check out our 2 upcoming roundups in the Roundup Forums, we sure would love to meet ya!!

"eyes"

Hi Bill

So glad you joined us- you will love it here!

I am sorta/kinda near you: (near as in Texas near) I am just south of Dalas county.

I am hoping we will be seeing some pictures- of you gardens, pool, and animals and you of course!

Again, welcome.

Love, Lavanda

Thanks all for your welcomes. What a small world, I have something in common with all of you. Whiterose: I am planning a Colorado vacation and Durango is on the list. Creede CO is one of my favorite places. Eyesoftexas: I have a good friend from Gilmer and I had relatives in your home town of Collinsville. Lavanda: thanks for your eMail. I will post pictures of the gardens, pool, and animals, but I don't know about a picture of myself. Don't want to scare anybody away.
Bill

welcome welcome!!! can't wait to see your pictures

Welcome etexbill! We are very happy to have you aboard! God bless

Welcome Bill, you will this virtual garden an incredible place. I am looking forward to seeing you around

Welcome Bill, I've seen you on the farm forum already, it's nice to have you with us.

Welcome again Bill!! I thought you were going to vacation in Virginia!! Or was that someone else?? :-)

Louisa: no, that must have been someone else. I would like to get to Virginia, though.
Bill

Hmmmm!! It was someone on the Rose Forum....my mistake!! :-)

I'm coming to Virginia....right after Round up....may just stop and visit a lady that likes to cook RICE!!! She does throw a Pork Chop in to make the rice more inviting....Jo

Welcome from sunny dry north Florida....this is a great place to visit and learn!