Tim Send at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma is in charge of the museum’s Twitter feed these days. Except that Tim wasn’t in charge of the museum’s online PR. Nope, he is one of the museum’s security guards!

“Not all heroes wear capes — some wear cowboy hats!

The National Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma has had to shutter its doors amid the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but its online presence is thriving thanks to security guard-turned-social media manager, Tim Send.

Last week, the museum’s security guard took over its social media presence, and people online are loving the new voice behind its Twitter and Facebook accounts.”

Growing up in Wyoming, I can tell you for certain that a LOT of heroes wear cowboy hats, and I’m not  talking about John Wayne or Sam Elliott. Nope, we for darned sure have cowboy heroes all around us.

Times are indeed tough and uncertain right now. So, what Tim Send is doing for the museum definitely makes him one of those heroes.

Hello, my name is Tim and I am the head of security for The Cowboy. I have been asked to take on the additional duty of social media management while the museum is closed. I’m new to this but excited. My team will also continue to protect and monitor the museum. Thanks, Tim Send pic.twitter.com/bPiXD9DoAd

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 17, 2020

Remember Target Tori? She was informed she had some competition and her response? “I don’t stand a chance.” 

Given Tim’s tweets, NO ONE stands a chance with this guy! He was definitely new to this entire Twitter deal and boy howdy, those gosh-darned HASHTAG thingies almost got him hamstrung!

This is the hat and eyepatch the Duke wore in the movie True Grit. They are part of our Exhibition about the 2 True Grit. Lots of interesting props and clothes. I’m told I can’t try it on. Hashtag John Wayne. Lucas, my grandson, told me to use hashtags. Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/yNO3RP4uA4

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 17, 2020

Well, he has those hashtags figured out now, sort of, after a couple of funny tweets about researching the use of this new-fangled thing called Twitter!

So far he’s not been able to catch Woody and his pals in the act, but he’s trying!

Thanks for all the tips, Friends. Realize I have been doing the hashtags wrong. I need to use that pound sign from the phone. I’m learning! Here’s his costume from True Grit from 1969 courtesy of John Wayne Enterprises. #HashtagJohnWayne Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/AZu7EidGu2

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 19, 2020

True Grit, one of the very best movies of John Wayne’s in my opinion.

The Shootist is as well. Hmmm, I might have to ask Tim Send to show us Shootist memorabilia if the museum has some.

The selfie station tweets had me ROFLMAO!

Meanwhile, many of his tweets in the last few days have been educational along with that wonderful dry cowboy sense of humor that I grew up with.

Here’s a sculpture by Frederic Remington called The Bronco Buster cast in 1918. What do you guys think of it? Seth in marketing told me that asking questions on the social media is good for “engagement.” Let’s get engaged! LOL! Thanks, Tim I’m very happily married to Tina though pic.twitter.com/lMTxUpfTeJ

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 20, 2020

Believe me, growing up on a ranch in southeast Wyoming, we can definitely discuss chapped…and chaps.

Want to borrow some lip balm? You’re looking kind of chapped! Lucas, my grandson, didn’t think it was that funny, but I think you guys will LOL. #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim. pic.twitter.com/pbUPTWJu8G

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 20, 2020

The reaction to what Tim has been doing is awesome.

““If you’re looking for some positivity during this down time follow @ncwhm thank you Tim.”

“I urge you all to start following Tim @ncwhm. His tweets will make your day.”

“Dude, I think you’ve found a permanent gig on Twitter. Keep up the good work. You make me smile and laugh.”

“@ncwhm Love Tim’s tweets and the @ncwhm is a new bucket list visit. Hey Tim, who do you think played the better Doc Holliday? Dennis Quaid or Val Kilmer?””

Oh geez, Dennis Quaid vs Val Kilmer? Tough call as BOTH movies were really good! I have to say that I lean towards Kurt Russell’s version because …”Well, BYE!”

I do have to say… he GOT TO MEET SAM ELLIOTT!!

Sam Elliott. He got swarmed just trying to walk down the hall. Asked if he needed any help and he said that’s what he signed up for. Quality mustache. #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/naGBYfwprJ

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 24, 2020

Sorry Tim, but Sam’s mustache definitely outranks yours! And… Sam Elliott. That is all. Ok, yes Kevin Costner was mentioned. But hey, no dancing and no wolves at the Western Heritage Awards? What’s up with that? Do-over!

Asked how I ended up doing the social media. I got roped into it. LOL. Here's a twisted rawhide rope used by the Argentinian Gauchos. Gauchos were the South American equivalent of the American Cowboy. Argentina 1880-1900. Leather, iron 1983.62.37 #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim pic.twitter.com/qXjQ2BBmJi

— Nat'l Cowboy Museum (@ncwhm) March 24, 2020

Yes, Tim Send may have gotten roped into this new strange gig, but he is sure taking to it like a duck takes to water! Remember when the University of Wyoming told us the world needs more cowboys? They were talking about folks like Tim Send.

You can follow the National Cowboy Museum on Facebook and Twitter. I highly recommend our readers do so as Tim Send will bring a smile to your face. Laughter is indeed the best medicine and Cowboy Tim Send is providing that in spades!

Feature Photo Credit: Photo of Tim Send from National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Facebook page, cropped and modified