The Adventures of Suzy Belle - Suzy Belle Visits Texas and the 2009 Convention

Howdy Volkssporters,

This is Suzy Belle again, your fun loving Iowa cow. I had a great time in Texas! My black and white cowhide was pretty warm out on the trail, so I did all the preconvention walks, convention walks and post convention walks as my alter ego, Susan. I did, however, make an appearance at the startpoints where I saw some of my old friends from the last convention and met many new ones. I traveled from walk to walk in the Hawkeye Stages coach with my friends from the Greater Des Moines Volkssport Association.

At the Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center in Joplin I found a new visor with a dogwood blossom on it. It looks so good on me! That was an enjoyable walk and I saw the biggest water fall in Missouri. In Wichita on Sunday I was so excited to see a town for cows and the Cowtown Museum. On Monday, I did a fabulous walk in Sulphur, OK though the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The shady trails were along the Travertine Creek. There were wonderful looking water holes for cooling off, but some of them were a little smelly.

On Tuesday I learned a lot about the history of Fort Worth. Do you know that they once let cows walk down the main street? The walks in Dallas were really fun; I walked Uptown, Downtown and all around White Rock Lake. I was sure happy to see the shade along the trail. I even got to ride the train; that is a slick way to travel! Here I am with some of my new Texas friends.

I felt a little like roast beef on the walk in Bossier City/Shreveport, but I got to walk on Elvis Presley Blvd. I should have had on my blue suede hoofs. My last walk was in Hope, AR, best known for its watermelon and Bill Clinton. I’m an official friend of Bill now and I’ve got pictures to prove it.

I guess it is true when they say that “the heat ain’t fit for man nor beast.” I am glad to be back in Des Moines in my air conditioned barn. If you want to see more pictures of me in Texas click on the 2011 convention link on the AVA website. In future TAW issues, I will be writing about my travels around Iowa.

See you real soon.
Your Friend,
Suzy Belle

The Adventures of Suzy Belle - Suzy Belle Prepares for Texas

Howdy Volkssporters,

This is Suzy Belle, your fun Iowa cow. I’ve got my boots, my hat, my Texas map and my bag all packed. I’m ready to board the bus and head to Dallas for the 16^th biennial AVA convention. I had such a very good time with all those happy California Cows; I can’t wait to meet some of those Texas longhorns. Since Texas is the “Friendship State”, they’ve just got to be a lot of fun!

I’m looking forward to meeting all you cowpokes and cowpoke-ettes down there in Texas. I’ve been working on my Texas talk. How’s this: “Howdy, partner! How y’all doing?” I’m bringing some of my Midwest friends with me too. We want y’all to meet us, so stop by the 2011 Iowa Convention booth in the convention hall. We’ll have games and prizes!! Think 3-piece Chicken Dinners, only better! Oh, and some really cute t-shirts that just might have me on them. Come see us and have some fun.

See you real soon.
Your Friend,
Suzy Belle