Well, for once it’s only past 9 and I’m posting! That’s because I’m entirely exhausted… I managed to mow most of my tall, tall yard and work in my garden getting most of it planted! According to my little wrist counter, I put in just over 19,000 steps today. That’s why my hands are sore…
Author: Carol
Ornaments
The old International pickup. The old International pickup with ornaments “under the hood”.
Branding Pics
Just hanging around, watching everything! Lacee has her own vantage point. Jaxon helps dad hold the calf, while Quinlan marks the calf’s back with chalk. Vernon dallies his calf. Kay, one of my “pups”, takes a ride on the pallet. Yes, she stays on! I’m not supposed to be here, but you can’t see me.
Again
We branded Brandon’s little leased herd today… pictures to follow… then I spent the afternoon on my lawnmower trying to catch up with the out of control grass. Before I knew it, here came Vernon, and I headed to the house to cook something for supper. Washing my hands at the sink, I noticed two…
Maybe
The corral where we brand is about a football field away from where most people park their pickups and horsetrailers. We had finished and I abandoned the corral quickly, heading to the big metal shop to set out lunch. On my journey over, I followed J.’s horse. He was quitting the country. Well, ok, he…
Preparation
Our first branding is scheduled for tomorrow. A good sized rainstorm hit this evening, and there’s a good chance for more tomorrow. We’re unsure if branding will happen or not, wet weather and branding do not mix! However, chili is cooked, cookies made, relish tray washed and sliced, house was cleaned (and re-dirtied), new bed…
Put Your GPS Away
The sound was strange and my stomach sank. All dogs were asleep inside, alternately underfoot and snoring in the corner as befits a proper English Shepherd. This was during a snoring span. I turned to the window and saw a man, older, grey-haired, sweatshirted paunch over flannel pajama pants. He was walking in my barely…
Wordless Wednesday – “Justice”
There should be a term for spectacular sunsets… one photo doesn’t do it justice.
Questions and Answers – May 2015 Edition – Part Two
Kris: How about an Eden update? I’d love to hear how she’s coming along. Eden is a pistol, and I rarely keep up with her. She is definitely a gopher hunter, she’s usually covered in red dirt and wet from snow or dew on plants or rain… She’s quite good at the Paper Plate Training,…
Questions and Answers – May 2015 Edition – Part One
Kay: So with a rare May snowstorm, would the cows and calves be rounded up and moved to shelter and fed hay ? Late spring storms are not unusual in Wyoming. The cows and calves are out in large pastures with hills and cedars and rocky ridges, all which provide shelter. It isn’t feasible to…