Scanning the Outdoor Pressroom today, I came across this story that was simply too good not to share.
Apparently, some yo-yo filed a complaint with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality because some hunters were defecating in the woods. Apparently the cabin they’d leased did not have a bathroom facility, so these guys were just answering nature’s call naturally. I don’t have any more details about the actual, alleged violations, but it does look like someone is just spending way too much time worrying about someone else’s business.
From what I read, I guess Judge Daniel Burkeen didn’t think too much of the charges either. In a classic, straightforward Texas approach, Burkeen drafted up a pretty good summary of the “investigation” and his findings, including the following brilliant comments:
“We have had some delay in our investigation of the incidents alleged in the complaint which you kindly forwarded to us,” Judge Burkeen wrote in his investigation report to TCEQ. “The problem is, we have recently had a rash of reports of cows, horses, sheep and goats defecating at will in pastures throughout the county.
“… we suspect that wild hogs, deer and all sorts of other animals are defecating without even trying to find a proper facility.
“In addition, I have personal proof on my windshield of a mischievous bird defecating in flight. The culprit flew away, but I did get a description. It was red. The gift it left was white.”
One of the things I really love about Texas is a general feeling that folks should use a little common sense and personal responsibility. I’m pretty sure that whoever filed this complaint had a larger agenda, but they sure picked a piss-poor way of getting positive results. I think Judge Burkeen’s response was perfect!
Chuck
This is classic, Phillip. I love it.
And I love seeing someone in a position of authority using common sense. His responses were too funny, and gave the wife and I a great life.
Thanks for sharing!