Gortex Cowboy

Gortex, Gore-Tex or Goretex (however it is spelled) is a man made material used to make extreme weather protection clothing like pants, jackets and boots. It is waterproof, windproof, breathable, light and comfortable. It was introduced more than 25 years ago and has proven to be a very reliabel fabric. I invested in some good outdoor gear many years ago, so I could enjoy being outdoors more. I often think about how times have changed and how the cowboys of old did not have many of the comforts that we have today. If they were lucky they had an oiled piece of canvas to stay dry. I feel out of place at times when I realize I am packing two GPS units, cell phone, camera, packaged food, wearing a Gortex jacket, sunscreen and a baseball hat. Some may be wondering why I named this site the Gortex Cowboy. I realized years ago that I am not a cowboy, I love the cowboy life, but I have broken the mold, I am not worthy of being called a cowboy, I am a modern day cowboy, therefore I am the Gortex Cowboy.
I am not real good a putting my thoughts on paper, but this picture is a perfect example of what I am trying to explain. If you have a hard time understanding what I am trying to say, just read slower.
Perhaps a "Sesame Street" song will help you find the Gortex Cowboy.

One of these cowboy's is not like the others,

One of these cowboy's doesn't belong,
Can you tell which cowboy is not like the others,

By the time I finish this song?

Did you guess which one is not like the others,

Did you guess which one doesn't belong,

If you guessed the one on the right,

Your absolutely ........ Right!!

But!

All of these cowboys belong together,

All of these cowboys are kind of the same,

But, one of these cowboys is doing his own thing,

It' only because he is insane!

Did you guess the one in the orange jacket as the Gortex cowboy? Shocker!!