THE REAL COWBOY (Hint---Willie Nelson was wrong)

I recently met three generations of real cowboys. They reaffirmed my growing respect and admiration for the real cowboys in Oklahoma. In all fairness to Willie --there are probably a few cowboys he warned Mamas about.

The real cowboys I know:

• Wear ball caps when working. Stetsons for dress up.  
• Ride horses AND four 4-wheelers 
• Are soft spoken---lot like Gary Cooper
• Seldom smoke---some dip
• Are family oriented, many are church goers
• Few drink 
• Treat their employees as family
• Are politically conservative, but open minded
• Are not afraid of technology 
• Are happy and doing what they always wanted
• Work unbelievable long hours
• Keep cattle well fed regardless of the weather
• Treat their horses as best friends
• Are Very, Very Patriotic

Yes, these are the cowboys I know. Wish all of the readers of this Post could know them too.