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ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE OLD WEST...
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01/14/09
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Buffalo Bull and Sourdough Sam, two old pards from way back, met in the park every day to feed the pegions, watch the squirrels and discuss world problems, past adventures and horses...
One day Buffalo Bull didn't show up. Sourdough Sam wasn't concerned, he thought Buffalo Bull might ahve a cold or some urgent appointment. But after Buffalo Bull hadn't shown up for a week or so. Sourdough Sam really got worried. However, since Sourdough Sam dodn't know where Buffalo Bull lived ( the only time they ever got together was at the park) he was unable to find out waht had happened to him.
After a month had passed, Sourdough Sam figured he had seen the last of Buffalo Bull. On his next visit to the park, however, Buffalo Bull was setting on their usual bench waiting for him. Amazed and delighted, Sourdough Sam exclaimed, "For crying out loud Buffalo Bull. what in the world happened to you?"
Buffalo Bull replied, "I've been in jail."
"Jail?" cried Sourdough Sam. "You?! What on earth for?"
"Well." Buffalo Bull said, "You know Shirley, that cute little blondie salacious saloon girl down at the Shortbranch Saloon where I sometimes go?"
"Yes," said Sourdough Sam, "I remember her. What about her?"
"Well, one day she filed sexual misconduct charges against me. At age 92, I was so proud that when I got to court, I pleaded "Guilty."
"The judge gave me 30 days for perjury!"
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COWBOY COFFEE...
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12/09/08
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A little lore first...
Arbuckles was a grocery store in the east that developed a process of roasting coffee beans so they kept fresh. Before that the cowboy and others of the frontier had to roast their own beans then "grind" them before getting to have that morning cup. So Arbuckles became the coffee bean of choice with its sugar and egg glaze and became the catchword for some to encompass coffee in a broad sense.
James Folger took samples of Pioneer Coffee west to the goldfields in 1851, then eight years later bought out his partners in Pioneer Mills and renamed the firm James A. Folger Company. His son expanded the business in the 1890's by distributing bulk-roasted coffee beans to grocery stores in sacks and drums. Before that the beans had to be roasted in a frying pan, on a stove or open fire and then run through a hand held grinder. The next step for a drinkable coffee was to throw a handful of grounds into a pot of boiling water as the water cooled the grounds to the bottom. Not all the grounds sank, though, so people often drank by the "saucer and blow" method, pouring coffee into a saucer, blowing to cool it off then slurping it to avoid any grounds.
John Arbuckle came out with the Arbuckles brand in 1860 and came up with the method of coating his roasted blend in a mixture of sugar, eggs and Irish moss. In addition to the packages, such as coupons for razors, scissors and such and if someone was desperate enough a wedding ring. Each package contained a peppermint stick to appeal to the younger cowboys as the cooks would bribe them to grind the coffee for them. But the highlight was the brown paper bag it was pure delight as toilet paper was not carried on trail drives.
Of course when cooks made coffee on the range, it's taste varied. If the water was extremely hard they might add a dash of salt. If the water was heavy with gypsum they might throw an egg and or egg shells in the pot to eliminate the acidic bite.
Arbuckles was so prevalent that most cowboys never knew there was any other brand. Arbuckles became a generic name for coffee, like Stetson for hats or Levi's for jeans.
I still make mine the same way each morning but in a smaller pot and not always with the eggs only when I get nostalgic and even though I use other beans depending on the budget I still grind up the beans. And I still have the large pot when company drops by. This most likely explains why I like Folgers when ma' pocket book is gettin' skinnie and I can't' buy no Arbuckles...
Today it is much easier to make if you are brave at heart, or just plum crazy and LIKE strong coffee (that's me) it can be an easy to appreciate our ancestors...
Here is how to make it on the trail.
4 quarts of water in a large coffee pot, bucket , big pan brown paper sack or whatever ye got handy.
1 1/2 cups fresh ground coffee (about or adjust to taste) bean of your choice.
egg shells
1 cup cold water (about0
Bring water to a boil then add the coffee and egg shells remove from heat, let stand 2-3 minutes ( helps the grounds settle) then slowly pour the cold water to drive the grounds to the bottom. Let stand for another minute or so if you can wait that long-then fill year camp cup...
Now that is good.
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JUST A HORSE...
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11/23/08
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From time to time, people tell me, "Lighten up it's just a horse." or, "That's a lot of money for just a horse."
They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent or the cost involved for "just a horse."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a horse."
Many hours have passed when my only companion was "just a horse." But I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a horse."
In those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a horse" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you think it's "just a horse," then you probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."
"Just a horse," brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a horse," brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.
Because of "just a horse" I will rise early, work hard, and look longingly to the future.
So for me and some folks like me, It's not "just a horse" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future... the fond memories of the past... and the pure joy of the moment...
"Just a horse," brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope someday they can understand it's not"just a horse," but the thing that gives me humanity...and keeps me from being..."just a person."
Anonymous
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COWBOY APPLE PIE...
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11/26/08
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Place 4 cups of raisins in a small pot. Add water until raisins are covered, then boil until water is absorbed.
In a BIG POT add:
2 gallons of good apple juice like Motts
8 broken cinnamon sticks
10 cinnamon hard candies
2 tsp allspice
2 tsp whole cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
The raisins from step one
Bring to a low boil for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Let cool then strain with cheesecloth. Put liquid back on burner and add the following:
1 cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons genuine maple syrup
Bring to a boil again, stir until sugar is dissolved.
Cool all the way.
ADD BOOZE:
1/5 Jack Daniels
1/5 Yukon Jack
1/5 Southern Comfort
4 tablespoons Cinnamon Schnapps
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
May be consumed when finished but smooths out when let set after bottled Fer them that need some more kick add 2 cups of Everclear. If you add the Everclear let sit fer at least a week the longer the better. No smoking or open flames during consumption. Do not set near open fires!!! Not responsible fer blindness or staggerin'...
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TWO WOLVES...
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12/04/08
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One evening an old Nez Pierce told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two "Wolves" inside us all.
"One is Evil. "It is envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, false pride, superiority, and ego.
"The other is Good. "It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.
"The grandson thought about it fro a minute and then asked his grandfather. "Which wolf wins?
"The old Indian simply replied. The one you feed."
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BEAUTIFUL JIM KEY
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12/03/08
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Beautiful Jim Key is the lost history of a horse and a man who changed the world.
by: Mim Eichler Rivas
This is the true story of an American hero who rose to international renown at the turn of the last century and who, in his short twenty-three years of life, helped spur a significant shift in human consciousness. What made this individual different from other great men and women who changed the course of history is that he was neither man or woman. Beautiful Jim Key was a horse. An educated horse. Together with his owner/teacher/best friend "Dr" William Key---an ex-slave from Shelbyville, Tennessee, a Civil War veteran, horse whisper, self-taught veterinarian, entrepreneur, and one of the most recognized African Americans of his day--- Jim Key helped launch a world wide animal rights movement through an international network of humane societies. His contribution was to transform what was once considered a radical fringe element into a mainstream concern and to make kindness toward animals a cornerstone of civilized existence.
But his good looks didn't make him an icon. Jim was beloved because he was smart. During his nine years of continuous exhibition, he demonstrated inexplicable abilities to read, write, spell, do math, tell time, sort mail, use a cash register and a telephone, cite Bible passages, and engage in political debate.
This shows what can be done when you take the time and make the effort, it is worth reading.
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REAL CHILI !!!
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11/28/08
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Ok Montana here you are and anyone else who likes some good Chili it's about time for some course anytime is a good time for Chili.
3 large sweet onions
2 large green peppers
7 cloves garlic chopped
2 cups celery
2 haberno peppers chopped
8 pounds lean chuch
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6 pounds lean chuck2 pounds chrizo
2 cans 7oz each green chilies
2 cans 14 1/2oz each stewed tomatoes
1can 6 oz tomato paste
2 bottles 6oz each chili powder
1 bottle 6 oz paprika
2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablesoppn oragano
1 teaspoon ginger
1 square bakers chocolate
1 cup strong coffee (Arbuckles if you like)
3 bay leaves
1 30 pack beer add just to cover top drink the rest
In a Dutch oven brown the meat add the first five ingredients, cook for a few more minutes, add remaining ingredients, cook for three hours, add water or beer to keep from sticking, when done add mixture of masa flour and water to thicken, cook another 10-20 minutes. Add Blazin' Saddles to taste. Serve with crackers, cornbread, biscits or whatever you like in your left hand. Flavor is greatly when cooked down wind from the horse barn.
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THE COW BOY WAY...
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176 Views
11/22/08
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Cowboys are romantics, extreme romantics, and ninety-nine out of a hundred are sentimental to the core. They are oriented to the past and face the present only under duress, and then with extreme reluctance.
The Cowboy way is a way of thinking, living and feeling about others, values, fair play and old fashioned American principles reflective of a more romantic and independent era.
It makes no difference how much money you have, what you do for a living, what race, religion or gender you are, just so you are true to the Cowboy Way. Living a life guided by the spirit of honor, values and interest in the country and it's people.
This along with an unparalleled sense of humor and fertile imagination. Don't think for one second one is so devoted to a set of harmonious ideals that they would never think of saying anything offensive or speak ill of anyone. They are not bashful and do have the courage of their convictions, speak it and live it.
They reflect the sincere down home type not the phony inside the beltway type that the country has gravitated toward.
To quote Setting Bull:
Each man is good in his site. It is not necessary for eagles to be crows...
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