Holy Cow

Holy Cow! That looks like a lot of work! Not a good way to spend a friday but hey, money talks..so I'll be ready to saddle up at 6am tomorrow. A very nice bunch of Brangus steers, 64 head. They are getting branded tomorrow and then released into:Oklahoma has a lot of open range areas. Heed the sign, because some cattle are slow moving off the road. I am a bit excited because tomorrow I'll have a chance to visit with a cowboy who's father worked at the Cross Bell Ranch (Mullendore) when The E.C. Mullendore Murder happened. He always has some good stories. In 1989, when I first moved to Oklahoma, best friend L. and I had stopped over at a friends house and Chub Anderson was there. We were introduced and I cant really remember much about meeting him. I blame this on the fact that it was during my super-wild partying days. I did not have a clue who Anderson was and never really understood the whole murder story until 1998 when a friend (T.) gave me the book to read.

Tomorrow I have to break in a new rope (Lariat ). Its been a while since Ive had to purchase a new Smith Brothers rope and then break it in. The place between stiff and supple. My old favorite still has some life left, but I had better start using my 2nd rope more. I cannot do diddly with someone elses. Tomorrow I am taking my 2nd rope. (hope Im not sorry I did)