Chapter 209: Long Journey
"It's cowboy adornment, man, you can only envy it." Wei Da was very depressed, he was despised, despised by the five big and three thick cowboys.
There are some cowboy activities in the town, and it's clear that cowboys are a pretty important part of Western culture; There are also some rodeo in the town, which is actually very attractive. Wang Ye's travel company has opened up a very distinctive route, visit the cowboy culture here, feel the western style, in fact, these are novel and fun trips for many people in China, which is also the reason why Wang Ye's travel company is growing stronger.
As for the town of Abiline, these tourists are also very welcome to them, because it can promote the economic development of the town, which can make more people have the opportunity to work. So there is no doubt that no one will have trouble with money, especially for some officials, it is the best political achievement to be able to promote economic development, they will organize more interesting activities, and they will attract more tourists.
Wei Da was depressed, although he also planned to try his skills; Many of the techniques in rodeo are not so difficult, such as bull riding, and Wei Da feels that he is still so sure. With his strength, stamina, and reflexes, he can ride on the back of a beating cow for a while.
It's just that in cattle trapping, cattle taming and other technologies, this is too difficult for Wei Da; After all, he is not a professional cowboy, although he knows some about this, but he is definitely not very proficient. In the final analysis, Wei Da is better with his physical fitness, so sometimes he seems to be full of confidence.
Lassoes, denim towels, cowboy hats, denim jackets, cowboy boots. The outfit of a modern cowboy is not much different from that in the movies. Because of these outfits of the cowboy. Each piece has its value, not just a decoration.
In fact, Weida also knows that although the western cowboy has become a culture. But now those real western cowboys are getting fewer and fewer. For most Americans, and indeed for many people around the world, the American Western cowboy is a figure of heroism and mystery.
Western cowboys must be able to endure hardships and stand hard work, but also be witty, brave, composed, and calm, and able to deal with all kinds of unexpected accidents and dangers along the way. As for the marksmanship of a hundred steps through Yang and the like, this is not very important. Their lives are hard and dirty, and their work is not as dangerous as it is generally imagined; It's very different from the radiant cowboy image on screen and in literature; Furthermore. They don't always carry guns either.
Cowboys are just their job, and they are far less mysterious than they think; Wei Da knew that some of these cowboys were far inferior to him, such as the noose.
The lasso is an essential classic piece of equipment for every cowboy. There are two types: the simpler straw lasso and the more elaborate lasso made of cowhide or other animal skins. As a true cowboy, proficiency in the lasso is just as important as a measure of his skills, and is often the key to their hiring.
Generally speaking, one end of the noose is wrapped around the head of a sturdy saddle. On the other end is a looper. It is used to put it on the neck or leg of a chased cow or other livestock. When the cow is running disobediently, the cowboy must ride as fast as possible to catch up with the cow, accurately throw the lasso around its head or neck or legs, and pull it to the ground to subdue it.
Wei Da was very depressed, there are generally no cash prizes or anything like that during rodeo, this is not a professional rodeo after all, this is just the fun and communication of some simple cowboys, ranchers and some western cowboy lovers. So a lot of the time it's a reward for belt buckles, nooses and the like, which is the kind of medal that real cowboys like.
Weida is a coveter of those cowboys' belt buckles. But it's just a matter of seeing; He doesn't plan to go to the arena anymore, it's not cost-effective. It is also because his skills may not be passable, and it is not necessarily a simple matter to get the belt buckle. So Wei Da thinks it's one thing to look at the hot eyes, and there is no need to try; Anyway, with the psychology of saying that grapes are sour when you can't eat grapes, the production skills of those belt buckles are rough, and it is actually better to buy a belt buckle.
"Honey, Daddy's collection has a lot of belt buckles, he's been the best cowboy before, he's won a lot of races. He's always regretting that he thinks you're a great guy if you're willing to learn cowboy skills with him. Seeing that Wei Da seemed a little depressed, Angela smiled and hugged Wei Da's hand and teased.
"My dream has never been to be a real cowboy, I admit that sometimes being a cowboy is fun, but this career is not for me, or is it a rancher that is more suitable for my identity and pursuits." Wei Da shrugged his shoulders, the cowboy cultural festival in the town is really interesting, let's take a look, and by the way, just buy a little something.
"It's good that your dream isn't to be a cowboy, it's a lot of hard work, and if you do, I'm sure you won't have that much time to travel with me." Angela laughed, Wei Da didn't want to be a cowboy is a good thing, because cowboys need to be hard-working enough, and she obviously doesn't want Wei Da to suffer those hardships.
The two of them walked around the town holding hands, and although they were about to leave for Maryland to watch the Chiji game, they still needed to prepare some food. Although it was a twenty-hour drive to Maryland, Weida and Angela were ready to set off in their RV, which was fun and romantic for them.
"Mom and dad weren't going to come with us, they didn't have that much time to go on a road trip with us, so I booked their tickets and they would arrive the day before the race." The two of them bought a lot of food, and the way to Maryland was Weida and Angela, plus Wang Ye and Emma would also follow, which was very interesting, and the two couples set off together.
"It will take us at least two days to get there, and that's just the ideal situation. I think if we come across something interesting or some nice scenery, our trip will be extended. Angela. Prepare a little extra food, it's a fun trip. Weida pushed a cart full of vegetables, drinks, snacks and so on. These are indispensable.
She is still very happy to carry the purchased items to Angela's BMW Z4, and now she needs to drive herself, and she has now obtained new toys, so she now asks her to drive every time she goes out, at least for short distances. As for Weida, he didn't think there was anything wrong with that, and Angela was happy. And there's no need to worry about security or anything like that.
"How are you preparing, we have almost prepared everything for food and drink, and there is a lot of meat in the refrigerator at home. Just move in directly. Check it carefully, and you'll leave tomorrow morning after breakfast, and time waits for no one! Back at home, Angela parked her car. Wei Da went home with his shopping bag; saw Wang Ye standing at the door. Wei Da asked loudly.
"We don't have much to prepare, just a change of clothes or something. It's still cost-effective to follow you, and it's all yours to eat and drink. Wang Ye joked and said, in fact, Wei Da and Wang Ye don't care about this matter, convenience is the most important thing, anyway, it's not who wants to deliberately take advantage of whom, the two of them also know the roots, so they don't need to care about these little things at all.
"Don't bring a game console. Come to the cab and drive with me, and if you bring a game console, I'll be depressed. I said you should go and get me a driver's license too. This RV has a special driver's license, and you kid can change shifts with me once he learns it. "Wei Da hates that iron is not made of steel, perhaps because Wang Ye is too lazy; In fact, it is not too difficult to drive an RV, Wang Ye has also learned, at most, he has not obtained a driver's license for an RV.
"That is, the moth you came up with, how convenient it is to fly there, just a few hours away. Now drive over, this is two or three days away, you are idle and panicked. Wang Ye still has some resentment about the road trip, in fact, in the final analysis, he still dislikes it for too long, this is a two-day or three-day trip, which makes people feel a little panicked, too long.
"You kid is not realizing the fun of road trips right now, let me tell you. Don't look like it's across most of the United States, but it's a lot of fun. We started in Abilene and took Interstate Forty through Arkansas, Tennessee, Virginia to Maryland. It sounds like a headache, but we still need to change our thinking; If you look at Angela and Emma, they are all in high spirits right now, you can see how much they are looking forward to it. Wei Da naturally knew some of Wang Ye's thoughts, because a distance that could have been reached in a few hours, but now it has been magnified to two or three days, which must seem to be a bit more than worth the loss.
Weyda, who had driven around in an RV, knew it was a lot of fun, and it would be fun to drive an RV to a vacation farm in Missouri. And now it's definitely more fun to go further afield to Maryland, which is a trip for young people.
Wang Ye shrugged his shoulders, he didn't think there would be much fun on this long trip; Obviously, it would have been a very easy and simple thing, but Weida they complicated it. If you want to play, you can go directly to Maryland to play, and it will take you several days to drive a car, and I don't know what to do!
Slander is slander, but Wang Ye also knows that this is the trend of the times, so it is still acceptable and understandable to mumble a few words in front of Wei Da; And if you mumble in front of Emma, it's not very good. Emma is now very enthusiastic about this long-distance trip, and at this time, Wang Ye is uncomfortable, he is not so stupid!
Wei Da is lazy Li Wang Ye, this guy still doesn't know the fun of long-distance travel; In fact, there is such an artifact as an RV, and this is an activity for young people, so there is no need to worry about anything at all, which must be full of fun. Let this soil bun be depressed for a while, and when the real trip comes, Wang Ye will know the fun, and then laugh at this hateful guy.
"Angela, are you ready, it's going to be a fun trip!" Watching Angela humming a song and sitting on the bed to pack her clothes, Weida was in a great mood.
"Haha, Da. I think there's no problem, I'm ready to go at any time, I'm ready! Angela jumped out of bed, put her arms around Weida's neck and said, "I'm really looking forward to this trip, it's our longest trip so far!" ”
Wei Da smiled and nodded, it is true that this is the longest trip, and I believe that there will be a lot of fun in this journey, there is no doubt about it. (To be continued......)