Stuff I learned in Texas

Last week's shoot in Shafter, SW Texas for Aurcana  was a real eye-opener.  One of the weirdest sites was the Prada store on the prairie outside Marfa.

Things I learned in Texas this week

From "Don't Squat With Yer Spurs On”, A Cowboy's Guide To Life by Texas Bix Bender

• ·        There's more ways to skin a cat than stickin' his head in a boot jack and jerkin' on his tail.
• ·        Never ask a man the size of his spread.
• ·        Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day.
• ·        After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: when you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.
• ·        If you find yourself in a hole the first thing to do is stop diggin'.
• ·        Never smack a man who's chewin' tobacco.
• ·        It don't take a genius to spot a goat in a flock of sheep.
• ·        When dealin' with a slick son of a b...., start off by pinnin' him down and changin' his oil.
• ·        Never ask a barber if he thinks you need a haircut.
• ·        Never follow good whiskey with water, unless you're out of good whiskey.
• ·        If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around.
• ·        Don't worry about bitin' off more than you can chew. Your mouth is probably a whole lot bigger'n you think.
• ·        Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement.
• ·        Always drink upstream from the herd.
• ·        Never drop your gun to hug a grizzly.
• ·        If you're ridin' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there.
• ·        When you give a lesson in meanness to a critter or a person, don't be suprised if they learn their lesson.
• ·        The best way to have a quiche for dinner is to make it up and put it in the oven to bake at 325 degrees. Meanwhile, get out a large T-bone, grill it, and when it's done, eat it. As for the quiche, continue to let it bake, but otherwise ignore it.
• ·        There's two theories to arguin' with a woman. Neither one works.
• ·        When you're throwin' your weight around, be ready to have it thrown around by somebody else.
• ·        Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier 'n puttin' it back.
• ·        Always take a good look at what you're about to eat. It's not so important to know what it is, but it's critical to know what it was.
• ·        The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it back in your pocket.
• ·        A smart ass just don't fit in a saddle.
• ·        Never miss a good chance to shutup.