Vernon ran up to check the water in the Mesa Pasture first thing this morning. Fog lay thick in the bottoms and he drove out of it as he climbed in elevation. I posted a cool video he took on Facebook. I thought, people will think this is very cool. Well, a few did! I…
Re-Red: October 4 – October 10, 2020
This re-cap for Red Dirt In My Soul covers the clean-up from the massive tree that fell in my father-in-law’s yard, checking on the new water system, early morning with the chickens, and wild turkeys from the studio window. My covered porch is built… almost. Just a few more finishing touches and the roof tin…
Frozen
Once again, I chose to stay home from bringing the cows down. I wrangled five kids instead. While I only had to make a zillion pancakes, slice five apples, get five sandwiches made with the correct condiments… and occasionally send five kids out into the cold blustery day… the cowboys had to put up with…
A Little Bit Better
While I babysat and entertained some visitors, the rest of our crew was cowboying on the snowy mountain pasture. This, after getting a slow start because the calves had escaped their pasture and needed to be herded back to their proper location. Some days on horseback in the snow can still be quite warm… but…
#TBT: For It Was A Place of Joy… v.2.0
This was first posted October 20, 2009. Before this weekend’s activities… I was going to share barn pictures. Let’s get to it! This barn used to belong to D. and M. when I came here almost 30 years ago. I helped brand their calves… I ate in their yard… …
Wordless Wednesday: Autumn Brilliance
For a jigsaw puzzle of the last of the fall leaves… go HERE.
Another Piece
Thank you all. One more piece of my heart waiting at the gate for me. Eden. As in “Garden Of”. I’m not the only one suffering… other people… and another dog… Bravo and Eden used to play and wrestle on the way to the chicken coop every night. Last night he stuck to my heels……
Oh, Eden
Oh, Eden… Rest easy, sweet girl. BHRRimrock Sweetgrass Edenfire, 2014-2020.
Re-Red: September 23 – October 3, 2020
Another video for Wyoming’s working ranch blog! I almost forgot… so this one is posted late. Fall is here and the falling leaves are mesmerizing and my cat is not fond of walking in a frosty field. I finally have a cell phone and have to practice on some scenery – Spot, my rooster –…
Thrilled
As my eyes slam shut, I’ll tap out a few words then head for bed. We continued work on my porch today… with rafters… Roof… and my favorite… the old school bell is back! We’re not finished yet… the bell needs bolted, the uprights screwed in, the interior tongue and groove, and eventually, blue tin…
Knock On Wood
After the first big snow when I moved into this house, I knew there had been a faulty design way back in 1952. The existing roofline allowed snow to plummet off the roof and pile in front of the door. To walk out some mornings, you had to put your shoulder to the screen door…
#TBT: Fairweather Cowboy… or Not… Fine Details, v.2.0
This entry was first posted October 9, 2009. Sometimes I am reminded there are various undisclosed subsections that evidently lay in my marriage contract. My husband knew about them. I did not. Since *he* knew… and is laughing while I suffer the consequences… I usually throw something at him. A horse…