Bill Dauterive,being a gentleman of some distinction and breeding, for whatever reason,chose Budford as his partner-in-crime.
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They had chanced upon a couple rolls of Goat Cheese Extraordinaire that had fallen out of a barn,and now had to fence it hastily in the next county over,where they were both unknownÂ
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Budford was known through his home county as the man with the footless chicken.Of this oddly disturbing accolade,he was undeniably proud.
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The directions to the exchange,written in a child`s scrawl, included such helpful instructions as: proceed on SR15 until you spot the LARGE propane tank.Unsure of it`s relative stature among propane tanks in these parts,they chose to pull over next to the fourteenth one they came across
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The directions had not specifically mentioned a large and surly camel but there he was,big as life and UGLY hungry!
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As Bill checked, and rechecked the routing instructions,Budford tried every tactic his parents had used on him,in his formative years, to discourage the cheese craving Camel
Feeling a measure of compassion, dim witted and unworldly Budford had felt compelled to offer some sustenance to this lost animal, which he believed to be the homeliest and skinniest horse he had ever seen. Although he didn't understand her at the time, he was now especially grateful that his Mama had advised him to take bail with him in case he got arrested flogging the questionable supply of goat cheese. He looked at the hay bale he had brought and decided, in spite of her advice, to offer at least part of it to the horse anyways as the poor thing was so desperate it was sniffin' up the cheese meant only to be ate by goats! As Budford approached the horse his faithful pet chicken Peggy became overprotective and went to run to his aid but as usual just dug herself in, then fell over squawking. This startled Lana the Llama who jumped up and fled; now noticed for the first time by the randy Dromedary who lost all thoughts of cheese and loped after her. Bill looked up from his maps as Budford excitedly remarked how fast that homely old horse could run. Shaking his head slowly, the sage old machinery salesman just smiled at the young simpleton and said, "That there is what you call a camel, boy and if you think it can run, I'll tell you right now....nothing runs like a Deere."
@jack-dodds  ...........well done son..........a very polished tale Jack !!
Glad someone liked it JB; hayseed tales from the Buford Chronicles aren't for everybody. I kept it short cuz I could hear sabers rattling in the Forum locker room. Â
@jack-dodds  ...........well done son..........a very polished tale Jack !!
Glad someone liked it JB; hayseed tales from the Buford Chronicles aren't for everybody. I kept it short cuz I could hear sabers rattling in the Forum locker room. Â
I hear things also,from time to time...........Bill,who neatly escaped mention in your synopsis, is headed back to Arlen Texas, where he NEVER worries about where his next propane tank will be found.......a new centerpiece, due to be delivered today,promises a return to core values of smuggling,evildoers and shady adventures.....start compiling your highly explosive adjectives Eh?
@jack-dodds  ...........well done son..........a very polished tale Jack !!
Glad someone liked it JB; hayseed tales from the Buford Chronicles aren't for everybody. I kept it short cuz I could hear sabers rattling in the Forum locker room. Â
I hear things also,from time to time...........Bill,who neatly escaped mention in your synopsis, is headed back to Arlen Texas, where he NEVER worries about where his next propane tank will be found.......a new centerpiece, due to be delivered today,promises a return to core values of smuggling,evildoers and shady adventures.....start compiling your highly explosive adjectives Eh?
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Bill, the International man of mystery? He was mentioned but was pouring over his maps, out of the action.
Bill, the International man of mystery? He was mentioned but was pouring over his maps, out of the action.
yeahhhhhhhhhhh.......big stars !!!....we were just lucky to get him at all....caught him on cross-country break from a `Con show in Montpelier.....he was able to "give" us five and a half hours.....I`m sure he`s happy to be returning to his beloved alley
@john-barry Just a heads-up JB; I will be away from this site, for most of the time at least, until the New Year. I expect you assume it's Christmas holiday oriented but sadly not. I have just learned that the NASTG, quality control div. have put out a contract on me, so I'm going to ground.
@jack-dodds ......well thanks for the heads up Jack......your diminished presence will certainly be felt here.....going to ground would have been my first instinct as well.....take care to cover your tracks Ehhhhhhhhh?
 
