Author: Carol
Another Day
Setting a tank on the mountain today… We’re so grateful for tractors that can haul heavy loads so easily… For the creative talents of those who came before us… recycling an Army surplus tank with a tongue and hitch… and yes, wheels on the back end for “easy” moving. A few handy rocks for leveling…
Fountain!
I’m a little late this morning… didn’t feel like fighting my internet connection last night! I spotted a weasel in one of the junk piles around here yesterday morning… but I’m very happy to report all my chickens are still safe as of this morning… plus… look! My very first pullet egg! They’re so cute! …
Deal
I was going to build a simple bench from 4×4’s and concrete blocks… maybe not the most comfortable, but when we are all around the fire pit, it would be good enough seating for cooking marshmallows. That was the plan, until I went to the lumberyard and found treated pine 4×4’s were going for $13…
Caught My Eye
Before we get too far away from our Montana trip, I need to share… Since we had time before the Pioneer Producer Award presentation for Johnny, we took the road out of Cody that climbs over Dead Indian Pass and past Sunlight Basin, headed for Cooke City and Red Lodge then on to Billings. Now,…
Looking Good
I awoke with a BANG this morning at 4:30. Literally. A flash of lightning was CLOSE. The storm had been going on for a while, but, WOW. When lightning is that close to shake your windows and scare the snot out of your dog… your adrenaline keeps you up for a bit before you can…
Wordless Wednesday – “Working the Bog”
and for you puzzle fans: Working the Bog
Pioneer Producer Award
Lots to write about! We took a flying trip yesterday to Shepherd, Montana just outside of Billings. We ended up here.A while ago, the gentleman that is our “rep” for selling our steers, Warren Thompson, nominated Johnny, my father-in-law, for the Pioneer Award given out by Northern Livestock Video Auction. He was recognized as the…
Horseshoes
Why do you shoe your horses? This.