Wyoming
Coca Cola Cowboy (a tip of the hat to free enterprise in Cheyenne Wyoming) – Shortgo
A great song by Mel Tillis – listen to it by clicking here. If you’ve never saved calf fries in an ob sleeve, there is a good chance you is one! I know some of you are googling the terms calf fry, ob glove and Coca Cola Cowboy, even now. Once you establish what a Coca Cola cowboy refers to, you can continue with the article. If you’re still perplexed, this song by Conway Twitty will fill in the blanks for you – Don’t call him a Cowboy. In a business sense, we are surrounded by “Coca Cola” cowboys. Politicians, citizens, consultants and flat out charlatans – that thing they know what business should do and how they should behave in society. I’m reminded of the song by Jerry Reed, She Got the Gold Mine. The second half of that title is “I got the shaft” and that’s what business often gets by the time they pay all the taxes, regulatory and operating costs that face them.
Free Enterprise starts with dreams as hot as Commander Cody’s Hot Rod Lincoln and end beat up as The Winner. Your chamber realizes that the foundation of this nation is free enterprise, and we need to support it. The idea that business is the problem in this nation makes about as much sense as the lyrics David Frizzell crooned when he belted out, “I’m gonna hire a wino to decorate our home” Folks, it’s time to, as Mel McDaniel said, “stand up and testify” – Testify that our community was built on free enterprise, our future is built on free enterprise, and the hope of the next generation is built on its future.
Before we have Billy Ray Cyrus’ Achy Breaky Heart or crying because there is a tear in your beer as Hank Williams bemoaned, we need to celebrate that right here in Cheyenne Wyoming free enterprise is alive and well, and as Aaron Tippin reminds us, we come from where The Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Flies.
Gaining the knowledge to become an outdoorsy type of person isn’t easy. It takes time, dedication, and the desire to sometimes get out of your comfort zone. Sure, if you grew up in the outdoors, but it’s been a while since you’ve actually been out hunting, fishing, hiking, or camping, you may be a little rusty, but you have a leg up on those who haven’t.
If you’re in Wyoming, there’s a good chance that taking advantage of the incredible outdoor activities we have available has crossed your mind, but where to start is the big question. Asking others for help is one way, but there’s sometimes an element of intimidation or embarrassment involved.
If you’re a woman looking for that help and want to avoid the intimidation, you should really check out the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) workshops this summer. It’s held at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp near Dubois, and everything you need to learn about the outdoors is provided, including food and lodging.
The registration deadline is March 31, meaning you have just a couple of weeks to apply for one or all of the offered workshops.
There are multiple options available depending on your level of outdoor knowledge.
Basic BOW Workshop: Introductory level camp teaching outdoor survival, basic fly fishing, backpacking, how to shoot, outdoor photography, and more. There will be two of these workshops, June 5-7 and August 7-9. $150
Fly Fishing Beyond BOW Workshop: The focus here is on fly fishing. Learn the basics and then put them to use. This workshop runs July 30 – Aug 2. $150
Backpacking Beyond BOW: This workshop is all about backpacking, hiking, cooking on the trail, adjusting to the trail, and preparing for the trip. You’ll learn how to properly pack your bag, set up camp, and then head out on an overnight trip. July 30 – Aug 2. $150
Become a BOW Instructor: Here’s where you put your years of experience to work by sharing your skills and knowledge with others, helping them learn the tricks and tips of the outdoors.
Not only will these workshops help get you started on a life in the outdoors, but you’re likely going to gain some street cred with your family when you can teach them the skills they’ll need to get out and celebrate a Wyoming lifestyle.
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