Wednesday, January 09, 2008

A family letter from the Cowcat in AZ

(Cisco the cat belongs to the Tony Brewer family in Yuma, AZ. Tony is Kathleen Rolfsrud's only nephew. We suspect Cisco had help from a very talented Yvonne Brewer, Tony's wife.)

Well, howdy there folks, this is your old cowcat Cisco here and I was just saying to the Brewers that it was past time they get on wit’it and write that newsletter they been done meaning to. Those folks are so dang gone busy that once again this old cat had to dust off his paws and git to typin’ and ya’ll know there’s alotta dust out here in these parts.
Life is good for us all here in Yuma, Arizona. Matter of fact, everyone here is quite happy we done made the move into cactus country. It’s good for cowcats too so as long as ya’ stay inside where it’s nice and cool, there’s nothin’ like a Arizona siesta!
My favorite Sheriff, Tony, is in charge of the Winterhaven Sheriff Substation (that’s in Winterhaven, California ya’ll) and he still patrols the Quechan Indian Reservation but since he’s done gone up to Sergeant now, he mostly supervises. It’s a comfy position you know and he sure does like being there. Can you believe he’s done been with the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office now for nearly twenty-three years? Hmm, maybe I should consider gettin’ myself one of those nice jobs but I don’t quite think the fur and badge would work out quite as well if ya’ know what I mean. Other than that, he’s still quite the same, when he’s not chasin’ ruffians, he’s chasin’ them kids ‘round that house like they done had warrants or somethin’.
As for Miss Yvonne, she’s doin’ quite well herself. She’s in school gettin’ some of that college education so she can become an English Professor. She done joined the Honors Program and is workin’ with others in the same area. But folks, don’t feel too sorry for Tony, he’s a still getting’ a good homecooked meal.’

I know ya’ll are anxious to hear how them kids are doin’ so I won’t waste your time. Them cowhands are doin’ just as fine as a cactus in the middle of a summer heatwave.
Miss Evelyn done finished investin’ another year in Girl Scouts and that’ll make six years of service for her. She is eleven years young and is also now in Junior High and is enjoyin’ goin’ out to dances and all but not without Tony too far away. Just in case ya’ missed it, she got the full Sheriff escort from her Pa who was much to happy to oblige her with transportation.
That Andy just keeps getting bigger and bigger everyday and is a powerhouse just like a locomotive. He just done turned five years young about two weeks ago and is just like his Pa when it comes to trains and cars and an occasional horse. He’ll be startin’ school in fall of ’08 and his Ma and Pa expect to be a hearing from his teachers about his ruffian ways. Don’t worry folks, even though he’s tough and rough he ain’t got no problem with the ladies. Yes sir, those gals be linin’ up to touch his hair and sit next to him. His favorite shirt says “Ladies Man” and I reckon it so.
Now comes the good part….me. I’ve been doing alright myself. Tony and Miss Yvonne thought I might like a lil’ company so they brought home a new cat as white as the sands in New Mexico. Her name is Snowflake according to Miss Evelyn and Snowball if you’re askin’ Andy, but I just like to call her mine. She’s a pretty young thing too!
We hope all of you good ladies and cowhands are doing good. Try and keep yourself well and give us a holler if ya’ feel like it!
Take care,

Your favorite cowcat, Cisco Brewer, and the whole Brewer gang.