Three Gunslingers

On a spur of the moment notice, gunslingers Jerry (Marshal) Stout, Carol (Coyote) Radford, and Barry (Badlands) Shrader saddled up and rode to Sipokni West to entertain a group of recreational bikers.

Evidently, there was a telegraph line down somewhere because there was a mix-up in communications and when we arrived we found out we were expected to do a gunfight. So in less than half an hour we come up with what we were going to do.

The three of us pulled off Even Steven...not just part of Even Steven...the whole skit.

Now, this may sound like one "tooting their own horn" but I have to pay homage and give praise to Coyote because not only did she play her part...she picked up the part that is usally played by Ortho (Bruce) or Gonzales (Barry). And...she did it almost flawlessly. I think the only line she had to be fed was "Rigor Morgis". The rest she remembered from doing the skit. Jerry was excellent in his part also and after the gunfight he was absolutely beaming because the gunfight went off so well. I too had a pretty wide grin on my face.

Now, twenty minutes earlier Coytoe was throwing a little hissy fit about having to do the skit. She simply had a bad case of the nerves, plus she didn't want to blow the skit because of not knowing the lines. But once we got started Coyote settled down.

It was fun but we certainly missed the rest of the group. We were shocked that we were going to gunfight because like I said, someone didn't pass the word very well on this one folks.



The crowd was very appreciative and we heard lots of laughter. Of course cousie Wanda Sue was busy jitter bugging around trying to get the crowd in the Saloon to serve them up the evening chuck.




This was a nice sized group and they rode into Sipokni West on their own versions of ponies or steel horses.

"I'm a cowboy,
on a steel horse I ride,
Wanted.....
dead or alive."

Bon Jovi

Gonzales's Corrales Mexican Dinner

Gonzales has new Dutch Oven recipe he would like to share with all his amigos. It is called Gonzales' Corrales Mexican Dinner.

Here is what you need.

2 lbs. of 80% lean ground beef
9 White Corn Tortillas
2 jars of green chile sauce
2 small cans of Hatch chopped green chiles
1 yellow onion coarsely chopped
1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
1 largo bag of shredded cheese
olive oil for saute'ing
garlic salt for seasoning
black pepper for seasoning
salt for seasoning




First get you de coals white hot. You will need about 26 briquets.

Now, saute' de onions and cilantro in de olive oil until de onions turn golden brown.


Next add de ground beef and chopped chiles with all de seasonings and saute' until de meat turns.

Now remove all de contents and place in holding bowl.

Spread layer of green chile sauce on bottom of de Dutch Oven.

Now, add three corn tortillas over chile sauce.

Follow with a layer of ground beef mixture.

Now sprinkle de shredded cheese.

Now, repeat this layering process three times ending with de chesse on top. Cook with eight coals on bottom and fourteen on top for 50 minutes.

As de Gonazles Corrales Mexican Dinner was nearing being ready Senor Jerry and Senorita Maridel rode up and Gonzales made them stay for a visit. Gonzales also insist that Senor Jerry and Senorita Maridel have some of de Corrales Mexican Dinner.

As the sweat dripped from Senor Jerry's and Senorita Maridel's forehead, Gonzales asked, "How you like?" Senor Jerry and Senorita Maridel said, "It's good...but dang it's so hot!!!"

Si! Gonzales no use mild green chiles.

Gonzales hope all his amigos enjoy de Corrales Mexican Dinner.

Adios Amigos,

Gonzales

Back In The Saddle Again

What a trooper! Only two days after getting out of the horsespital with a scare with the ole ticker, Joe Stout was back in action Saturday night at Sipokni West Old West Movie Town. And Joe showed up with a new and wilder look for the skit "Fowl Play". It's great to have Joe back in action and feeling better.

Cowboy Cafe and Cattle Drive Saloon

At Sipokni West Old West Movie Set cowboys and girls at heart or by trade will find an offering from the Chuckwagon cousie that will satisfy the most demanding taste.

Open each week from Thursday through Sunday visitors will find the finest Chicken Fried Steaks, Cattle Burgers, Red Beans, Pork Chops and Friday has become our most popular day with our serving of fresh fried catfish.

Private parties can be booked each week on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

While enjoying what the wagon has served up, buckaroos can also visit the Old West Museum and shop our Trading Post. Coming soon on weekends will be the high noon and sunset showdowns with the old west reenactors shooting it out in the delight of diners.

Our opening hours are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information send us a telegraph at 580-384-8344.