So we were called on last weekend to help out with the old man’s pet cows…. For the majority of the world we only get close to one of those bad boys as it sizzles on the grill however I found myself with a face full of cow trying to hold down this oversized T-bone long before it met its time on my BBQ. It was almost comical watching a couple wannabe rednecks chasing after this steer whose last memory of these strange men ended in the loss of his manhood.
We were a little concerned with the branding and shots at
this time because another redneck had one of his steer die from the stress of
the ordeal earlier on in the week. Although we were in rough condition after wrestling
this little guy I think we made out pretty dang good. As for T-Bone he ended up
with a less than professional branding job and a new hate for these city
slickers. I think the only thing that went 100% as planned was the shots that
were administered to the cow by an official RN. I had to laugh at the thought
of how many cows had received their shots by an Registered Nurse…..
The next day I was off to the big city. We landed in New
York in the early afternoon so less than 24 hours this world had taken me
through a complete time warp. The ride to the city from JFK felt like something
out of movie with the way the driver navigated the cattle of the far east. I don’t
get car sick all that often however the one hour circus ride just about did me
in.
The trip to New York was a true trip for work however it
ended up having just as much fun packed in as any vacation. We spent the later
part day one trying to navigate the city on foot. We ended up walking a couple
miles trekking through Time Square and Broadway finally ending up at the Empire
State Building. I think it was more amazing to just be there around all the
history however the view from the top of the world overlooking one of the
largest cities in the world was inspiring.
Day two we walked the fifteen blocks to the event center to
set up the booth for the trade show. It was a little rainy however the
buildings seem to shelter you from a lot of the moisture from above. It was not
long before the booth was set up and we were off for another adventure. We
ended up finding a hop on hop off bus tour that took us around the historical
city. We decided to hop of at Ground Zero to check out the new memorial and
shoot some video of the financial district.
The light rain and setting sun seemed to add an almost
reverent feel to the memorial. I had a hard time not asking myself all the same
questions going through each of our minds the morning of the attack. I couldn’t
even imagine how it must have felt to be around the towers on that dreadful
day. It was interesting to learn that the only building on the block of the Trade
Centers that did not crumble was one of the original churches built in New York
City.
We ended up being the only ones on the bus heading back to
our area of the city so we had a one on one tour with our guide. When I asked
about food and best places to eat in the city he definitely had his opinion and
when I asked about Pat’s he opened up and said, “You mean KATS!” That is by far
the best place in the city. Needless to say we ended up having the bus make a
slight detour and my eyes open to my world of melting Corned Beef Brisket and
Smoked Roast Beef. All I can say is that was the best 17$ sandwich I have ever
had.
The show went great and it was not long before we had
finished our stay in the city. Although the city of New York is amazing I think
the only thing I will miss is the 1$ pizza at 2 bro’s PIZZA and watching
someone that pays 5k a month on rent pick up their dogs sweaty poop off the
sidewalk. With that being said I would give only one piece of advice to you for
your next trip to New York City. Don’t shake
the hand of a hot girl walking her dog on the street with a fanny pack on her
hip…… Let’s just say you will take home a lot more than you ever expected.
