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“Lowe’s of Gun Barrel City, Texas Will Not Extent 10% Discount to Working Farm Veterans!” copyright 2015, John J. Rigo, Texas’ Commentator and Poet
Are you an honorably discharged veteran who owns a farm with a AG tax exception? This should prove to be an interesting read.
Lowe’s Logo courtesy of Google Image Search. “Is Lowe’s of Gun Barrel City Texas dishonoring working farm Veterans?” copyright 2015 John J. Rigo
There is no doubt about it, Lowe’s the home improvement store located in Gun Barrel City, Texas has the “Only Game in Town.” This is especially so in this Cedar Creek Lake Community 45 minutes North of Dallas, Texas. What is especially interesting that this area is also known for having a large population of “Honorably Discharge Veterans.”
Many are recent returnees from war zones in foreign lands who thru retirement or various disabilities have settled to the Cedar Creek Lake area of Texas. Many of these individuals live on small farms in the area, seeking to make a living off the land in the area with an AG exception in place.
As to myself, I am an honorably discharged Air Force Veteran with four years of…
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“The Dream Becomes a Reality in Earnest” copyright 2015, John J. Rigo, Commentary on Stewart-Rigo Winery
Moving forward at the beginning’s of the vineyard planting at Stewart-Rigo Winery in Eustace, Texas in Henderson County, Texas.
Unloading VSP Trellis for vine wire. Average weight 300 lbs. Hole for each nine inches each. Will encompass an acre and a half. Copyright 2015 John J. Rigo, Stewart-Rigo Winery in Eustace, Texas.
VSP Trellis for wine wire hanging system. Start of planting project for acre and half. Copyright 2015, John J. Rigo, Stewart-Rigo Winery in Eustace, Texas.
Starting a vineyard is much more than starting a vegetable garden. The success or most of time, failure of such a dream is common. Many a started vineyard today has rows of wood posts with wire and no plants or at best the dying remains of once was a dream in a vineyard. We have prepared long and hard for our dream. 185 hours of study thru UC at Davis, out of California. Knowledge is power in the wine growing business. There are no short-cuts. Finding the right soil in the right location…
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“Today We Lost Our Beloved Pets” copyright 2012, Updated December 27th, 2014 with Video Link, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Next to the death of a family member, as terrible to one’s heart is the lost of long-time pets.
Our Beloved “Mickey” the oldest of our two pets.
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"Hugs" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo (Revised) upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy"
If you consider yourself the “non-hugger type” this Christmas Season of 2014, consider changing your attitude. You will be happier and glad you did.
There is something wonderous about a hug.
It is a way of saying,”you are special to me.”
A step beyond the boundries of formal convention.
The assurance of a heart touching a heart.
A touch of comfort to calm a grieving heart.
A cheek touching a cheek
with a kiss of greeting.
Whether a man to man
or woman to woman
or man to woman
or woman to man
there are no limits to showing
our love for another.
We are all souls in His creation
with an eternal bond between us all.
The hug is the sign of our sisterhood and brotherhood.
Let it not become forgotten in your life
it is precious honey to the wounds of this life
forever giving
forever loving
in the wonder of love
to us all.
"My Beautiful Church Home" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, "Passion Amidst Apathy"
It is Christmas 2014 and thousands will crowd local churches. Many who claim to believe in Jesus Christ, this is their once a year attendance of a church. Belief in the Love and Mission of Jesus should be a yearly worship and appreciation of His many blessings in our own lives. There is “No Church” that equals the Beauty of God’s Church.
Picture taken with Samsung smart phone on December 10th, 2014 at 706 at Northwood Shores on Cedar Creek Lake in East Texas. Copyright 2014 by John J. Rigo
- View from “Oz” at 7 a.m. on February 25th 2012 on Cedar Creek Lake, Texas
View from “Oz” on Cedar Creek Lake, Texas, February 25th 2012 at 7 a.m.
“Another View of God’s Church”
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"One Night" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Rainbows Amidst Storms"
Sharing This Christmas season with my friends and neighbors in Henderson County, Texas.
Courtesy of sion.hr
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“Quality Hay Sales In Eustace, Texas” copyright 2013, John J. Rigo, Silver Star Winery of Texas
Beautiful Hay for Sale at Silver Star Winery of Texas in Eustace, Texas.
Beautiful Hay for Sale at Silver Star Winery of Texas in Eustace, Texas.
Hay for Sale at Silver Star Winery of Texas in Eustace, Texas.
We are proud to announce we now have high quality hay for sale from our first cutting. After placing over 4 tons of fertilizer on 22 acres we now have some of the most beautiful hay in Henderson County, Texas. They are fully secured, tied in twine in 5 foot round bales. In price they are “currently” $70 a bale. As the summer proceeds and the possibility exists of little rain, the price per round bale will increase. No need to make offers on this fine product, the prices will remain firm. Terms are, cash only, no checks, no money orders and loading and delivery is not available. We will be collecting tax for each purchase unless presented a current farm and or ranch exception certificate number. Contact John or Linda Stewart-Rigo at Silver Star Winery of Texas on 12551 FM Road 2709 in Eustace, Texas, phone: 903-425-4900. Another hint, look for the mail box with the security sign on it; to the right is the large sign at the gate opening which reads, “Silver Star Winery of Texas.” If there is no answer on your telephone call please leave a voice mail. Most calls returned within a business day.
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- “Our First Baling of Hay For Sale” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, Silver Star Winery of Texas (silverstarwineryoftexas.com)
“New Heifer Calf to our Herd” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, Silver Star Winery of Texas
A New Addition to our family at Silver Star Winery of Texas.
Her name is “Pumpkin.” Note her color where the name comes from. She is very bonded to “Violet.” She is a “Brangus” calf.
“My Father’s Day Present” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, Silver Star Winery of Texas
Her name is Violet. She is the calf of a Jersey from Jersey.
Violet is my Father’s Day Present.
Violet has beautiful markings. Her Mother is a Jersey from actually Jersey.
Her name is Violet. We have been buying raw milk from her Mother for over a year. She is an actual Jersey. Her Mother came from Jersey. She has beautiful markings on her. Currently, friends of ours with a farm in Kemp are keeping her for us until we get settled on our new farm home in Eustace, Texas.
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