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My thought is that PF was kind of nervous about the tote and wanted to make sure it was still there and in the condition that he left it. After he left, he probably imagined all kinds of things that could happen...like the tote toppled off and her murdered body was lying in the open. Perhaps he feared another rancher might happen in there and be curious as to why a tote was on top of the bales. I have heard that often criminals return to the scene of the crime, and I am thinking that is why he went back...to make sure everything was the same way as when he left before.
I agree with you. It could also likely be the interpretation that the reporters had of certain terms...especially since some since to have very little knowledge of ranching terms. Take the term "tote" for an example.
I became familiar with the British English spelling of words by reading books by British authors. I love it; my favorites are 'colour' and 'honour'. Earlier in the threads I had to look up the past tense of plead. It can be pleaded, pled, or plead, and all are correct! You can't mess it up! I do feel sorry for anyone who learned English as a second language...
Is it possible that PF traded services or worked for other cattle ranchers over the Thanksgiving weekend since he was staying in the area? I had thought maybe he would visit his own cattle even twice daily in Nov after they've been brought in - but you have verified PF's were already moved off to Westcliffe. Maybe the cattle owned by others were at Nash Ranch, needed feeding, check pregnant ones, owners out of town for holiday? Gives cat and dog sitting a new perspective, cattle sitting.
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