save a horse

My vacation time has taken me to an exotic destination that is frequently under-represented by the big wigs in the tourism industry. There is nothing in the world quite like the Abilene Fair and Rodeo. Tonight, we went to the rodeo and watched some guys ride bulls that were bound in ways that are unspeakable and some other guys try to rip the heads of baby cattle. We petted some sheep and got one to try to ram through the fence to get to Adam – he seems to attract males of the animal persuasion. Now, you can’t go to the fair without riding some rides that at any moment could fall apart and kill you because they are made to break down and fit on the bed of a truck. We rode one that spun you around in a big circle, and then we rode the Tornado. That name pretty much sums up the ride. You are sitting on a contraption that spins in little revolutions while the whole thing is spinning in bigger revolutions – kinda like what the earth does around the sun. We topped off the evening with some fried Oreos, a funnel cake, and a fried snickers – the group of 8 of us now of a combined arterial function of approximately 3.5 chambers…mmmm…. funnel cake.

The highlight of the rodeo experience was not witnessed first hand by yours truly; rather Sara Kendall-ball had this experience last night at the fair. Apparently, there were some animal rights activists protesting outside the fairgrounds last night. During the rodeo, one of the fine upstanding citizens of Abilene made a comment about the protesters. It seems that this fine gentleman didn’t like the protesters and said, “they must be with those FEMA people”. Now, I don’t know what he thinks FEMA stands for – perhaps it’s “French for the Ethical Maintenance of Animals” or “Firefighters for Equality of Mammals Association”. Stuff like that makes you truly appreciate the education level displayed on a daily basis in the Big Country.

On a slightly different note, I had Sonic for lunch today, I went to Sonic to get a drink before dinner, and had dinner at Taco Bueno. The goal is to go to Sonic a total of 5 times while I’m down here – so I’m almost halfway there – woohoo! I think that we need to open a Sonic out in the L.C. – that puppy would be a cash cow!!!!! (can something be a puppy and a cow?)

Peace out from Texas. (pronounced Tay-haas)