by Ed "Doc" Bradley
Here's an invitation for y'all to come on down to Texas and spend a little time at the ranch. George's Ranch, that is; it's about 20 miles from the Adam's Mark Hotel. Enjoy a trip back in time where you'll experience a real working ranch. Wednesday night July 3rd we will board the buses (not horses) and scoot on out to the ranch to enjoy a little barbecue Texas style. Besides eating, which everyone likes to do, you will also be able to go through the old ranch house if you desire. Of course there are other activities as well, such as a calf roping demonstration with description. You'll also learn more than you may have ever had the chance to know about cattle breeds, how methods for breeding and caring for the cattle have changed over the years. After all this education and entertainment, there will be a chuck wagon set up with an authentic ranch cook who will let you sample a little of his cooking. If you're still stuffed from the delicious barbecue, don't mind -- you can just sit around and shoot the breeze with whoever happens by. Bring your jeans, boots and hats and enjoy some good old Texas hospitality.
The national ACB convention will take place from Saturday, June 29 through Saturday, July 6, in the Adam's Mark Hotel, which is located at 2900 Briarpark Drive (at Westheimer Road) in West Houston.
The Adam's Mark is a big hotel with 600 rooms, which can be reserved for $65 per night plus tax for single and double, $75 per night plus tax for triple and quad. You can call, toll free, for reservations at (800) 436-2326 or visit them on the World Wide Web at http://www.adamsmark.com/houston/index.htm. Alternatively, you can call the hotel directly at (713) 978-7400 or fax them at (713) 735-2727.
The Hilton Hotel diagonally across the street from the Adam's Mark is the overflow hotel. Room rates at the Hilton are $65 per night plus tax. The phone number is (713) 974-1000.
For more information about this summer's hot time in Houston, check out the ACB web site at http://www.acb.org.