Howdy folks, and welcome to another month gone by with the Texas Camel Corps.
November was busy! Here's the month in pictures and headlines. For full stories, subscribe to my e-newsletter The Camel's Tale by sending your email address to
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A Saddle For Bobette
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| I delivered a saddle to a family in California for their camel. Here she is. A perfect fit! |
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| The family's other camel gets fitted with a quickly-made Somali pack saddle. |
Camp Vision Education programs and camel rides for vision-impaired students.
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| Kisses... |
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| Paul Arellano, left, leads and Chap Traylor helps steady one camper as he rides. |
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Richard the camel inspects the troops. 'Tis I in my 19th century US Army uniform.
You've not lived until you've marched a group of vision-impaired kids! |
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Kids cuddle with and capture (on camera) our camels.
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| Paul Arellano helps one of the campers "see" the camels. |
Corinth, Mississippi
Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center. Living History Programs
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| Marianne serves as "Old Douglas", the Confederate camel mascot of the 43rd Mississippi Infantry. |
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| Confederates and camel. |
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Rebels about to present a firing demonstration.
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Private Party in Dallas
Our camels greeted guests at a Moroccan-themed party. Special thanks to wife, Trish, and daughter Vanessa for taking this on while I was in Mississippi.
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| Daughter Vanessa and Richard outside the house, greeting guests as they parked. |
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The parking area. "Camel Parking", the sign says!
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Brazos Valley Worldfest
Annual cultural event at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. This is another event my wife and kids handled as we were double (triple?!!) booked one November weekend.
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| Our Bedouin tent, enjoyed by visitors from around the world. |
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The public enjoys mingling with our camels.
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Cultural Anthropology Classes in Gatesville, Texas.
Our third year to present programs to the students at Gatesville High School.
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| Students listen attentively. |
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| Explaining traditional Bedouin and Egyptian clothing. |
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Some of the students, Ibrahim and I.
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Homeschool Group Visits Camel Farm
Education program and rides for two dozen folks.
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| Jennifer Seagle organized the day's events. |
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One of the students, atop Ibrahim.
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Schampers Family Visits Camel Farm
Members of this family from McGregor and Dallas, Texas and New Mexico visited the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Christmas Season Starts in Hallettsville, Texas
Our family's holiday traditions always kick off in Hallettsville for their Festival of Lights and Christmas pageant.
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| The Lavaca County Courthouse, site of the Christmas pageant, at dusk. |
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| At the conclusion of each performance, the courthouse and square are beautifully lit. |
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Daughter Vanessa and I lead Marianne and Virgie in their part of the performance.
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Thanks as always for your interest in our family's camels. I look forward to seeing you on the trail!
