Women's Challenge

Morning Teammates and Happy Hump Day! We are half way through the week. How are your fitness goals coming along? Make sure you log in to set them up and to log in your fitness so you get credit. WE NEED YOU!!!!! As we move along the great state of Texas, did you know............. Capital: Austin 28th state to enter the Union on December 29, 1845 State motto: Friendship State symbols: Bird: Mockingbird Flower: Bluebonnet Tree: Pecan Origin of name: Tejas was the Spanish pronunciation of the Caddo Indian word meaning "friends" or "allies" Texas is the only state to have the flags of 6 different nations fly over it. They are: Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States, and the United States. Although six flags have flown over Texas, there have been eight changes of government: Spanish 1519-1685, French 1685-1690, Spanish 1690-1821, Mexican 1821-1836, Republic of Texas 1836-1845, United States 1845-1861, Confederate States 1861-1865, United States 1865-present Austin is considered the live music capital of the world. The state's cattle population is estimated to be near 16 million. The King Ranch itself near Corpus Christi is larger than the state of Rhode Island and includes 50,000 head of cattle. Texas possesses 23,292 farms with 1,000 acres or more for a total of 132 million acres, or 80% of the state land area, Texas has 90 mountains a mile or more high, with Guadalupe Peak in West Texas at 8,751 feet being the tallest. Almost 10% of Texas is covered by forest whi*****ludes four national and five state forests. Have a GREAT fitness day! Jill 265/135/135

Texas! WOW Thanks Jill for posting all about our places that we visit while walking. It sure does make it more interesting. hugs JudyB

Texas rocks. Be sure not to litter while we are trecking our way through Texas-Don't Mess with Texas. Boy do I miss my hometown state. Keep up the good work ladies.