FCT3 -Nagging Old Wife Traditional Cache
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The Florida Cracker Trail Ride includes experienced and not so experienced riders who want to travel the legendary 1800’s cattle trail that “cow hunters” used to herd thousands of head to market destined for shipment north out of Fort Pierce and Punta Rassa, south of Fort Myers which was the other coastal market where “cow hunters” loaded herds onto paddle boats for Cuba to replenish the beef supply after the Spanish American War in 1898.
The ride begins at a site just east of Bradenton, Florida and ends in Fort Pierce, Florida. The week-long ride is approximately 110 miles long, riding an average of 15 miles each day, sometimes more, sometimes less.
On November 20, 2000, the Florida Cracker Trail was selected as a Community Millennium Trail. Millennium Trails is a partnership between the White House Millennium Council, the Department of Transportation, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, the National Endowment for the Arts and other public agencies and private organizations. The goal of Millennium trails is the creation of a nationwide network of trails that protect natural environment, interpret history and culture, and enhance alternative transportation, recreation and tourism.
We are inviting you to travel this historic trail that the early Florida pioneers traveled out of necessity. Along the trail you will learn about some of the pioneers and find some interesting caches along the way. If you’re up for the challenge come ride the cracker trail with us.
Nagging Old Wife
A old worn out saddle
A rope that is frayed
A horse that's too old
He's seen better days
A dog eared old Stetson
With boots broken down
A rusty old truck
With one road to town
An old cowboy's possessions
Are not silver or gold
But his trappings of life
That could never be sold
His possessions are simple
And so is his life
But he'd give it all up
For a nagging old wife
He's rode for the brand
For too many years
He's worn out and old
And he is facing his fears
Afraid to go on
Into the twilight of life
Never having a family
Or nagging old wife
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