Today was an eventful day at my prairie home in Texas. I started early this morning when I noticed something strange out the window of my barn. In the distance I spotted an alligator riding on the back of a longhorn cow. It almost seemed like the longhorn was carrying the massive reptile across it's back!
My curiosity was piqued and I decided to investigate. I hastily tacked up Ranger, my trusty Appaloosa, and headed out in the direction of that strange sight. Now, I may be a cowboy, but I know enough to take some safety precautions. So, I slung a lasso and my Colt 45 onto the saddle and set out.
As I approached the area, I noticed that the alligator had hopped off the back of the cow and seemed to be chasing after an armadillo! I gave Ranger a gentle kick, and before I knew it we were racing across the prairie, trying to catch up to the alligator and armadillo.
Wearts later, Ranger and I had caught up to the alligator. The armadillo had given the alligator quite a bit of trouble, but eventually the brave creature had trapped it in an old quarry. I hopped from Ranger's back and throw my lasso around the gator's neck while yelling 'Yee-haw!', in hopes of calming it down before it got too aggressive. It worked like a charm!
Eventually, I was able to wrestle the alligator onto the back of Ranger's saddle, and we rode off in the direction of my home. As the sun set, I made it back to my ranch, alligator in tow, and the small critters that I observed from afar were now happily housed in my barn.
As I headed back to my house, I couldn't help but reflect on my improbable adventure. After so many years of living on this prairie, I was so grateful for the chance to experience such a wild, wonderful story. It reminded me of why, despite my back pain, I love my life as a cowboy here in the Lone Star State.
Until next time friends,
Jack