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Reminiscing IX

Posted on January 19, 2024

One fall, we moved down to the Ray Brown cabin on Canyon Creek, the second place above the mouth of Canyon Creek, where it empties into the Nowood (Creek). (Note to readers… I’m pretty sure he is talking about the place where I live now). This was accomplished by team and wagon. The crossing was a little treacherous, and when they attempted to come out, they were mired in the mud. One horse, “Jug”, was a little “green”, and he reared around and broke the wagon tongue that left a long, sharp end. Jug somehow injured himself.

They got him unhitched and out on solid ground. He soon bled to death from an internal injury. To me, it was a sad experience to witness so early in life, but lessons like this come with country living.

We lived at this location so George and Marjorie could attend the Big Trails School. I went one day, as a visitor, since I was underage. I can remember mom saying that Miss Gould was a little cranky, but a good teacher.

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5 thoughts on “Reminiscing IX”

  1. Joan Wood says:
    January 21, 2024 at 1:54 PM

    Amen to Susan’s comment!

    These are superb.

    Reply
  2. elaine says:
    January 20, 2024 at 11:35 AM

    I think James’ account of life in Wyoming ranch country are best evidence of Miss Gould’s quality as a teacher!

    Reply
  3. Holly Smothers says:
    January 20, 2024 at 10:07 AM

    Thanks again, Carol. Keep ’em coming!

    Reply
  4. Chuck says:
    January 20, 2024 at 9:51 AM

    I really enjoy these stories. Thanks for sharing them with us!

    Reply
  5. Susan says:
    January 20, 2024 at 5:13 AM

    I was sad about Jug but had to laugh at his Mom’s comment about the teacher

    Reply

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Carol, Wyoming rancher

Since 2008, I’ve kept this photographic journal of life on our working Wyoming ranch.  I share ranch work, my family, crafts and DIY, my English Shepherds, Bravo and Indy, and a love for this land.  Enjoy this red dirt country!

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