Whether you're from this great state of ours,or if this is your first time to visit,
let us say
how proud we are to have you as our guest!
As
our special guest, you have our State's Seal of approval!
Us
Texans are proud folks!
We're pretty plain spoken, too!
If you don't believe me, just ask one of us!
We don't mind one bit saying so!
Now, don't git us wrong,
why we're not that ornary!
Fact is, we welcome all your opinions and suggestions!
Jest remember though,
"You can always tell a Texan, you
jest can't tell him much!"
Now grab your ridin' gear Pardner' and
let's head
out to the big ol' range for a Texas Cattle Drive!
There's a few things we need to git straight, before we head out to the prairie.
First, you'll need your rope,
just in case any of those Texas Longhorn
decide to wander off in the wrong direction.
By the way,I hope you dressed in the proper
attire for this ride.
You'll also need your ten gallon hat!
A
Texas Size Hat will help when the
hot
Texas sun beams down upon
you!
You'll especially need your leather boots on.
Sometimes that ol' hoss will get a little
on the stubborn side.
Now
don't you fret none, just give him a little
kick with those boots
and
then,
"Hang on Pardner!"
I hope you remembered to bring your chaps,
cause sometimes while out on the Texas Prairie, strange things occur.
There are times when the wind begins to howl and the sand begins to blow.
The next thing you know is that big ol' beautiful blue Texas
sky suddenly becomes dark with what we call a West
Texas Sandstorm.
"Always wear a Bandana!"
If
you ever get caught out in a sandstorm, you'll surely
need it!
Color and size jest
don't matter here!
You never know what might
come tumbling out of that dark sky.
Why it
might even be a Texas Size Tumbleweed.
Yes,
you might actually see them tumbling down as you
drift along out on the range with those tumbling tumbleweeds.
The sand can almost blind you, so
be sure and hold on to your hat,
squint those eyes and hopefully you won't run smack dab
into a Texas Size cactus.
Okay, now that you know the basics,
there's just a few more things you gotta know.
Number 1
Us Texans are well jest pretty plain spoken,
so let me put this as plain as I can.
It's pretty simple, while visiting this great state of ours:
Number 2
Watch
out for those barbed wire fences!
If your hoss doesn't stop for those fences, let me give you a word of advice
"Jump!"
Number 3
Most of you know about Texas rattlesnakes.
I must warn you though, we have other
varmits here in Texas
that can
wander up on you out of nowhere and scare the
leather off
those new boots
your wearin'.
Remember now, I'm just trying to warn you!
Beware
of these wild animals!
Number 4
This is probably the best and most needed advice I can give you.
Please, whatever you do,
Besides being a very painful
experience,
it could git plum embarrassing walking around with a new squiggly brand on your
butt!
Us Texans really do want your visit to be a pleasant one!
Just picture the sight of Texas Bluebonnets
on a hillside
or a beautiful Yellow Rose of
Texas.
Okay Pardners, Are you ready?
If you are, saddle up that ol' hoss and enjoy this great big wonderful state of ours.
Kick up those heels and have a good ol' Texas time!
Until next time Pardner,
We wish you Many Happy Texas Trails
and May the Good
Lord take a likin' to you!
Y'all come back !
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