Spring Fling

You've got a Friend

On our most current trip to Smith Lake, Rosie ran into a little friend...or a little friend ran into Rosie.

Time for a shave....

Well, poor Rosie Rae.. I found several burrs in her beard, poor puppy. I am going to post a before beard trim and after, for your viewing enjoyment.

Bath Time

Well, we decided yesterday to give poor Rosie Rae a bath.. above you will see what the poor little thing looks like wet, then you can clearly see once she dries...it's time for a SHAVE!!
Once we complete that task i'll upload a picture of our beautiful little beast.

The Hobo Code

As inscribed in the Annual Convention Congress of the Hoboes of America held on August 8, 1894 at the Hotel Alden, 917 Market St., Chicago Illinois;

1.-Decide your own life, don't let another person run or rule you.
2.-When in town, always respect the local law and officials, and try to be a gentleman at all times. 3.-Don't take advantage of someone who is in a vulnerable situation, locals or other hobos.
4.-Always try to find work, even if temporary, and always seek out jobs nobody wants. By doing so you not only help a business along, but insure employment should you return to that town again.
5.-When no employment is available, make your own work by using your added talents at crafts. 6.-Do not allow yourself to become a stupid drunk and set a bad example for locals treatment of other hobos.
7.-When jungling in town, respect handouts, do not wear them out, another hobo will be coming along who will need them as bad, if not worse than you.
8.-Always respect nature, do not leave garbage where you are jungling.
9.-If in a community jungle, always pitch in and help.
10.-Try to stay clean, and boil up wherever possible.
11.-When traveling, ride your train respectfully, take no personal chances, cause no problems with the operating crew or host railroad, act like an extra crew member.
12.-Do not cause problems in a train yard, Another hobo will be coming along who will need passage thru that yard.
13.-Do not allow other hobos to molest children, expose to authorities all molesters, they are the worst garbage to infest any society.
14.-Help all runaway children, and try to induce them to return home.
15.-Help your fellow hobos whenever and wherever needed, you may need their help someday.
16.-If present at a hobo court and you have testimony, give it, whether for or against the accused, your voice counts!

A few of the visitors this year....

The first photo is Ladybug, the 2nd photo shows the crowns that the two lucky winners that are crowned king & queen..the 3rd photo is showing a wedding that was held for two hobos. This year the king and queen were Tuck and Charlotte.

Mulligan Stew

The town of Britt yearly opens its arms to the Hobo Convention, if you are ever in town during this celebration you are sure to enjoy this tasty stew...

Britt's Mulligan Stew
Twenty stew pots are used.
They hold a total of:
450 lbs. beef
900 lbs. potatoes
250 lbs. carrots
35 lbs. green-red peppers
300 lbs. cabbage
100 lbs. turnips
10 lbs. parsnips
150 lbs. tomatoes
20 lbs. chili pepper
25 lbs. rice
60 lbs. celery
1 lb. bay leaves
24 gal. mixed vegetables
10 lb. kitchen bouquet flavoring
About 400 loaves of bread are served.
The finished stew fills about 5,000 8-oz cups.
Mulligan of Happiness
Take a large bowl, fill it with sunshine. Add a bit of patience, faith and kindness. Sift a cup of romance with a teaspoon of sympathy, a teaspoon of forgiveness, moisten with a teardrop, adding tolerance, friendship along with ambition. Mix well with stardust, fold in imagination, place in a heavenly blue pan, bake well with the light of God's candle. Serve every day and it will bring you a mulligan of Happiness.