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December 2000

All I Ever Needed to Know, I Learned from Cowboys

Sun   31 Dec
10:36 am EST

© 2000 Kevin McGehee

  • Work ain't gonna do itself.

  • Ride for the brand.

  • You can't call yourself a gunslinger if you never slung a gun.

  • Don't hunt trouble.

  • Don't count on trouble never huntin' you.

  • Cows is stupid.

  • If it ain't broke, it don't hurt.

  • It don't matter how she dresses or what she does for a livin' -- treat her like a lady or you'll wish you had.

  • Life ain't like the movies: not everyone in a white hat is a good guy.

  • Be nice to young 'uns -- you was one yerself, once.

  • It ain't the hat, nor the boots, nor the shiny belt buckle. It's what's inside.

  • If you're usin' your fists, you're only funnin'.

  • Cows is really stupid.

  • Wipin' the sweatband of your hat is a good excuse to stop an' just take in the scenery for a spell.

  • It takes a lot of hands to make a roundup.

  • When somethin' goes wrong, set back an' have yerself a good, relaxin' cuss -- then fix it.

  • Ignore that dude on the billboard sign. A real cowboy rolls his own.

  • Don't mess with another man's gal, gun or hoss.

  • Dyin' with yer boots on is still dyin'.

  • Watch yer step aroun' brandin' irons.

  • When nature calls, check for rattlers before you unbuckle.

  • An' never take a drink unless you know what's upstream.

  • I mean cows is really, really, REALLY stupid!!!

  • Next to a hoss, a dog is man's best friend.

  • Beans are good eatin' on the trail, but not in the bunkhouse.

  • Cowboys don't cry -- they just get sweat in their eyes.

  • That which don't kill me, better hunt its hole before I heal up.