When Holiday Weight Has You Feeling Like A Heifer But Then You Meet One & Feel A Little Better

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Late Afternoon Cattle Drive

Day 1 Ft Worth 020We spent a long weekend in Ft. Worth and caught this 4pm daily cattle drive in The Stockyards. The day before had been a lovely sunny and 75, but a cold front took it down to freezing that night, and folks were bundled up in scarves and hoodies.

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This guy led the drive down the cobblestone street.

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That solid longhorn (in beautiful burnt orange!) made me laugh, because he kept nudging the cow in front of him with his horns.

Day 1 Ft Worth 024It only lasted a few minutes, but it was hard not to want to step out and touch them.

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Big Hoss brought up the caboose, and then it was over. Afterward, we got some old-time bottled soda and meandered through the shops. A fun way to round out the twilight hours. But this sign did catch my editor’s eye and caused me to grimace.

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Holiday At The Ranch

Christmas Ranch 08 151Moo.

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Ranches have cattle.

Christmas Ranch 08 149Cattle needs to be fed.

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Ranches have goats. Goats don’t like to stick around for your camera lens.

Christmas Ranch 08 142Dogs take their chances on the cattle guards.

Christmas Ranch 08 229You might see a cardinal or an armadillo.

And on a clear day, you can see forever.

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