Do You Remember "Hopalong Cassidy"

'Ol Hoppy was one of those cowboys that kids watched on the black and white television start'n about 1950. In those days beside Hopalong there was also Roy Rogers and Gene Autry and a bunch of others. All these guys loved their horses and always sang a song. I guess you couldn't be a cowboy if you couldn't sing. Hoppy was a little different in that he wore a black hat but was a good guy. In those days all the bad guys wore black hats and good guys wore white hats.... The bad guys couldn't sing either. Just for the fun of it I'm going to post what Hoppy preached to us kids.

1. The highest badge of honor a person can wear is honesty. Be truthful at all times.
2. Your parents are the best friends you have. Listen to them and obey their instructions.
3. If you want to be respected, you must respect others. Show good manners in every way.
4. Only through hard work and study can you succeed. Don't be lazy.
5. Your good deeds always come to light. So don't boast or be a show-off.
6. If you waste time or money today, you will regret it tomorrow. Practice thrift in all ways.
7. Many animals are good and loyal companions. Be friendly and kind to them.
8. A strong, healthy body is a precious gift. Be neat and clean.
9. Our country's laws are made for your protection. Observe them carefully.
10. Children in many foreign lands are less fortunate than you. Be glad and proud you are an American.

Yea, it's a little thick by today standards but not bad lessons.

But the reason I mentioned Hopalong Cassidy was I saw Joe this afternoon. I'm pretty sure he had setup housekeeping in the deep pond. I'm also pretty sure he prefers the bridge pond for housing and of course Joe's pond for hunting.

When I saw Joe she was hop'n along (see the link here hop'n along and Hopalong) like there was something after her. Moving pretty fast toward the bridge pond. She was passing under the mulberry tree and came to a short rock wall and just hopped over the wall. With a nice dive and small splash she was back in the bridge pond.

Of course tomorrow I'll probably drain that pond so I can toss rocks that tumbled down during the earth quake.