Texas - Day 3 (Thursday)

Minners (also known as minnows to those outside of Texas) were the order of the day today. Grandpa was buying them to stock his ponds, allowing them to get established before stocking with bigger fish, who would need something to eat.

We also visited Gonzales Memorial Museum, to learn a little more about Texas history. Apparently the first shot of the Texas revolution was shot there. Grandma was our tour guide and even bought history books for us to bring home to continue our education.

After lunch, it was back to the ranch to stock the ponds. The kids were fascinated and enjoyed 'helping'.

Highlight of the day, however, had to be Uncle Emmy's arrival with his horse! After I had inquired of the horse's name, I had to re-inquire as I was unsure if the answer was Denny, or Dunny. Arran sensing my confusion, excitedly explained to me that cowboys speak their own language. He 'learned that at school!' Uncle Emmy quickly became Arran's hero. A real-life, good-looking, friendly, member-of-his-family, cowboy.

Other than the horse's name I have actually been very happy to not need a translator on this visit. It would seem, also, that everyone has been able to understand me this time around, progress has been made.