Amanda Bissell Rickert-Bruce

Howdy All!

Here I am, (birthday of 2014), standing within the gorgeous gardens at Château de Chenonceau, which is a French château spanning the River Cher, near the small village of Chenonceauxin the Indre-et-Loire département of the Loire Valley in France. It is one of the best-known châteaux of the Loire valley. I am very friendly and youthful at heart. I am 5'10" tall. Very independent. I live my life, constantly ON THE GO! Am an only child, sadly, all my family has passed on. I own 1 beautiful 17.3hd Selle Francais gelding (KEL CLASS) from Maine e'Loire, France. 1 Quarter Horse gelding COLONEL DASHING BUG "DASH" for short. 1 very energetic Fresian/Paint gelding ZEKE. Hubby has 3 horses of his own. Currently, own 3 fabulous dogs with all sorts of personalities! A Jack Russell-mix girl (GINGER), a very sweet and lazy lug, black lab- stray (T.R.) and our newest addition; MARMIDUKE! From time to time, have cats in the mix.

I was more athletic growing up, playing sports at school and after school. Less nowadays. Getting back into tennis and the gym, lately. Thank God-healthy and hearty, however, feeling it more each day and longer recovery after a workout! Love to give and do for others vs. receive!! Finally sold my beautiful custom home in Poway, CA!! Sadly, sold my home in Incline Village, Nevada (North Lake Tahoe). However, with that, I was finally able to purchased my dream ranch, with acreage-here in Texas!! Tried out for the Ice Capades at 19 years old. Taught tennis for many years. I hold a Single-engine and multi-engine Commercial pilots license with an instrument rating. Have logged over 1000 flight hours. Not current presently, but, planning to get back to it. Wanted to be a pilot for United Airlines, so took the Flight Engineer exam. I hold a Legal Secretary and Paralegal certificate. Graduated with an A.A. in Aircraft Commercial Pilot. I hold a Bachelors of Science in Aviation Management. I am two classes from my Masters of Science in Aeronautical Science with a minor in Human Factors. Completed two semesters of Airframe and Powerplant classes/lab. Keep thinking, what is next? Maybe LSAT? Maybe law school...? No children. Married. Currently, living in TX and working at Texas A&M University. Like to do a lot of stuff! Love making things, building things, crafting, and decorating. Love and have lots of animals. Enjoy traveling, domestically and internationally. Quote: Live Life To The Fullest, For Tomorrow May Never Come!