Lizzy Tex Borden's

I thought that I had posted this before, but I apparently did not, so

here goes. These photos are from my 2010 visit to the Autry Museum

of Western Heritage. Above is the display featuring a chuck wagon.

Everybody probably knows that a chuck wagon is where meals were

prepared for hungry cowboys while on cattle drives etc. The term chuck

wagon came from the word "chuck" which is slang for food. I bet THIS

was a welcome sight at the end of a long day.

"Don't short me on the beans there, cookie. I got my eye on you."

The cooks were often called "cookies". And you did not mess with a cookie.

This man prepared all of your food while on the trail. You give him a hard

time and your meals are going to SUCK. The above cowboy's meals are

going to suck.

And while in this section of The Autry, overhead you will be hearing a

great rendition of "The Old Chisolm Trail" sung by I have no idea. I

love this song and it brings back great memories. I am just hoping that The

Autry does not mind my posting this song. I'll find out I reckon. Please

enjoy the above audio of the song as heard in the museum.