A Department of Water representative stopped at a ranch and talked with > an old rancher. > > He told the rancher, 'I need to inspect your ranch for your water > allocation.' > > The old rancher said, 'Okay, but don't go in that field over there.' > > The Water representative said, 'Mister, I have the authority of the > Federal Government with me. See this card? The card means I am > allowed to go WHEREVER I WISH on any agricultural land. No questions > asked or answered. Have I made myself clear? Do you understand?' > > The old rancher nodded politely and went about his chores. > > Later, the old rancher heard loud screams and saw the Water Rep running > for the fence..... and close behind was the rancher's bull. The bull > was gaining on the Water Rep with every step. The Rep was clearly > terrified....... so the old rancher immediately threw down his > tools, ran to the fence and shouted out..... > > > 'Your card! Your card! Show him your card!'
*no, some poeple dont listen. Good story.* *on another note, why would a ranch be using water from any sort of source that the Feds would need to look at? Its call a "WELL."* **