Buffalo and Cobbler

We got to explore a bit of our surroundings today. We drove about 40 miles east to a Nature Preserve where there are Buffalo, Longhorn cattle, and Elk that roam free. It was a beautiful, warm day and I saw a lot of grass that I was so excited thinking that it was wheat, until Mark said "nope". I think that the fields of wheat have already been harvested. too bad.

At first I was surprised at the realization, "Buffalo?? here?? in Oklahoma??" well, I guess this was where they roamed free before the White Man killed them all for their skins, right? I only thought they were in Montana or Wyoming in Yellowstone National Park. While we were hearing about the 'wild' Buffalo in this preserve, we heard about Hamburger Heaven! If you know me and my love for Cheeseburgers, you can understand why I was thrilled. I actually found a short clip (click here to see it) that shows the passionate Longhorn Cattle farmer who owns the restaurant explain why his burgers are the best. and here's a fun fact: the table that the cowboys are sitting at is the exact table Mark and I sat at today!

When we got to Meers Restaurant, we waited 30 minutes outside because the line was literally out the door. But boy was it worth the wait. While in line there were lots of 'bikers' who were making fun of some bikes, then oo-ing and aw-ing at others. Come to find out the one who was behind us, she was a Cattle Transporter (she drove cows, longhorns, and bison to the traders) She said, "It's not a prissy girl's job" and gave a nice warm smile. While we were enjoying our famous Meer's Cheeseburger with our tall Mason Jars of lemon water, we heard stories of a dog that was the size of an Apaloosa who ate 16 lbs of dog food a day. I have decided story telling is an art form left to those who can exaggerate without a twinkle of sarcasm. After our impeccable burgers, we enjoyed their famous Peach Cobbler. With the soft homemade vanilla ice-cream, every bite was as yummy as the first. I took a picture, but I could not take one that could do the taste justice. It was good home-cookin' and we were lucky to have experienced it!