There are some things in life that are\u2026well, just worth the extra dollars spent.<\/p>\n
The goat industry is a prime example. \u00a0Look at the breeders in your state. \u00a0Texas, may or may not apply, (but it still kind of fits). \u00a0There is a reason that some things cost more. \u00a0Very few breeders are truly raising the kind of wethers that it takes to compete at a state level.<\/p>\n
Heck, our program sometimes fits, sometimes not. \u00a0I only sold 4 wethers in 2018. \u00a0One was a sale maker at a county. \u00a0Goal achieved. \u00a0One was 2nd in class at the state fair. \u00a0Cool. \u00a0I haven’t heard from one and the other has yet to show. \u00a0Granted, there is a pen of buck prospects that we turned down some cash to be wethered.<\/p>\n
As Duke and I were working on water lines this weekend, I tried to teach him a few things. \u00a0First, when going to town to buy PVC fittings, always buy extras. \u00a0It is cheaper than driving back to town and if you don’t screw up the first time, you have extras for the next time. \u00a0Second, when buying PVC fittings, always buy an end cap. \u00a0That way if all else goes wrong, you can cap the line off, still have water to the house and then fix it properly as time allows.<\/p>\n
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Things worth spending the extra $s<\/p>\n
1–Water hydrants. \u00a0Those cheap bastards will cost you money in the long run. \u00a0Orange ones with the brand name Woodford. \u00a0Write the check.<\/p>\n
2–Bourbon–ironically, as in Woodford Reserve and several other name brands. \u00a0Just buy the good stuff and enjoy a sip or three.<\/p>\n
3–Shoes & Boots–when you have an extremely narrow foot with no arch, you learn to buy good footwear.<\/p>\n
4–Chips–Lays, Doritos, Fritos, etc. \u00a0Sure they cost more, but they are addictive for a reason. \u00a0Not better for you, just better.<\/p>\n
5–Pop–I will drink a Mountain Dew but I will not drink the off brand crap. \u00a0Kela could smell a Dr. Thunder or Mr. Pibb and wanted NO part of that crap.<\/p>\n
6–Tractors & Lawn Mowers. \u00a0Just buy the good ones. \u00a0If Wal Mart or Atwoods is selling it, go elsewhere. \u00a0For that matter, buy a used name-brand. \u00a0That way you can get parts or service.<\/p>\n
7–Service–medical, dental, mechanics, stock show help, academic tutors, music teachers, whatever–pay for the good ones. And if they are good and don’t charge you\u2026.well, that would be like a unicorn. \u00a0Increasingly hard to find.<\/p>\n
8–Genetics. \u00a0You don’t have to buy from the large volume breeder but you need to study the genetics. \u00a0Buy good genotype and good phenotype. \u00a0It is easier (not easy, just more available) in the cattle and hog world. \u00a0Not so easy with the sheep and goats.<\/p>\n
9–Good Food. \u00a0 Granted, some of the best food that you ever ate didn’t cost you a thing (mom, grandma, etc. ) \u00a0However, I am a believer when you can eat something wicked good that you can’t normally eat near home, do it. \u00a0I have always liked to take people, especially kids, to wicked good restaurants. \u00a0Some place that they may not get to experience on their own. \u00a0Every kid needs a chance at an elite steak house or maybe some bad ass seafood. \u00a0I have some great memories of St. Elmo’s, 801 chophouse, Pappadeaux’s and Cattleman’s as well as many smaller places. \u00a0I’ve been around this teaching gig for over 25 years and I still get calls from former students about places to eat. \u00a0People remember good food.<\/p>\n
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p.s. \u00a0I forwarded a text to a lot of people last night, all across the land. \u00a0Without a doubt, the best reply that I received was \u00a0“I won’t be available by email or text tomorrow morning. \u00a0I’m taking my phone in for a screen replacement due to a thumb sized whole punched directly into it.”<\/p>\n
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Good day!<\/p>\n
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