WesternOutlaw
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Howdy Y'all,
Today, the 4th Saturday of July (July 23) is the National Day of the Cowboy and I thought it would be most fitting to post an image of K&C's Cattle Drive cowboys. I'd also like to tip my hat to Andy and the K&C Team for their incredible "Chuck Wagon Five". I've been following along the rear of the heard as the Cattle Drive made its way from Bent Forks, to Straight Knives, and has now reached Rusty Spoons. I think Gravy Boat may be their next stop before they make it across the border. ^&grin
Along the way, Andy has shared a number of facts about the history of American Cowboys, pioneers and true legends in the western US.
There's one "cowboy" that I'd especially like to mention. He always thought John Wayne was the "best actor ever" and standing over 6" tall with a build, walk, and nose very similar to Old Duke, that individual was my Dad who passed away last year. In his last couple of years, he began writing poetry with one particular poem titled, "The Cowboy". I shared the last verse as part of his eulogy:
Let’s drink to the cowboy,
he always gave his best.
Let’s drink to the cowboy
before he is laid to rest.
The cowboy is gone;
now he rides up in the sky.
On a clear and starry night,
you can see him as he rides slowly by.
Adios cowboy, goodbye my friend.
Andy; should you read this, you can put me down for one of those Rooster Cogburn figures as it will hold a special place.
This one is for my Dad, a "Cowboy in Spirit."
Thanks for the comradery fellas.
Today, the 4th Saturday of July (July 23) is the National Day of the Cowboy and I thought it would be most fitting to post an image of K&C's Cattle Drive cowboys. I'd also like to tip my hat to Andy and the K&C Team for their incredible "Chuck Wagon Five". I've been following along the rear of the heard as the Cattle Drive made its way from Bent Forks, to Straight Knives, and has now reached Rusty Spoons. I think Gravy Boat may be their next stop before they make it across the border. ^&grin
Along the way, Andy has shared a number of facts about the history of American Cowboys, pioneers and true legends in the western US.
There's one "cowboy" that I'd especially like to mention. He always thought John Wayne was the "best actor ever" and standing over 6" tall with a build, walk, and nose very similar to Old Duke, that individual was my Dad who passed away last year. In his last couple of years, he began writing poetry with one particular poem titled, "The Cowboy". I shared the last verse as part of his eulogy:
Let’s drink to the cowboy,
he always gave his best.
Let’s drink to the cowboy
before he is laid to rest.
The cowboy is gone;
now he rides up in the sky.
On a clear and starry night,
you can see him as he rides slowly by.
Adios cowboy, goodbye my friend.
Andy; should you read this, you can put me down for one of those Rooster Cogburn figures as it will hold a special place.
This one is for my Dad, a "Cowboy in Spirit."
Thanks for the comradery fellas.
