“HE’S NOT HEAVY, “CAUSE HE”S MY BROTHER”

At a time when the old west was being explored by the rough and tumble cowboys that pioneered their way west and settled down to make a safe homestead for themselves, The Brother’s McDammeier, Matty & Nickelby, began their journey to stake their claim. The two of them were not prepared for the uncertainty that lay ahead, but with their spirit and fearlessness the opportunity would not go wasted. Follow along with me now as we go with the young rustlers to a place and time as seen through the eyes, minds and hearts of the three and five-year olds.
Matty said-”My brother and me, we’re gonna own this town”
Nickelby replied-”Ya know, I don’t mind palling “round w/this guy”
And so began one of history”s most adventurous tales…
Not since the likes of Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid has the west seen such a rousing reception like these two get. Loved by most and feared by many, don’t let their good looks fool you “cause they”re some tough “young bucks.” They traveled undetected by night to throw off any trail of their whereabouts and intentions. The bond and admiration that these two shared was undeniable as they rode from town to town. Not forgotten was a Louis Lamour novel about the kinship that they held true. Brotherhood like theirs’ is something we all cherish and hope for. The experiences and joy that they will bring to us, has only begun to scratch the surface. So ride along with us now as we venture with them, and witness the ongoing adventures of the two most daring people that one could ever hope to meet.

The old west is an ongoing struggle which brings many uncertainties during the day and night. When the Brothers McDammeier ran across some assumedly-hostile Indians, they weren’t sure what to expect, instead of the bad-rap that all Indians had been regarded as being; “mean-spirited scalpers”, “tomahawk wielding roughens”, or “bareback-riding brutes”,’ they were delighted when they saw Five-Blankets. Matty & Nickelby had ridden with this chief before, and had learned some valuable tools they would need for this journey.

Five-Blankets was known for his calm demeanor and finding fairness in every situation. He was a battle-tested and wise old chief who had ran across many bandits and other assorted thieves in his time. He had seen the likes of “The Outlaw Josey Wales,” “Johnny Two-Dog,” & “Left-Draw Lenny,” and so he gave the young cow-pokes some sound advice for their worries; and more importantly, for the untested ride that lay ahead of them: “Only kill–what you will need to eat & clothe yourselves; never to judge others before you get the chance to know them; and always prepare–for winter–in earnest during the changing skies of late October. The young guns heeded his warnings and then headed off into the sunset for their new endeavors.