Today was just work and a long trip to town afterwards… so I’ll entertain you! What happened to the cat who ate a ball of yarn? She had mittens instead of kittens! 😉 Yeah, well… it’s late… and it’s a VERY CUTE joke when a kindergartner tells it to you! Enjoy your holiday weekend! Around…
Author: Carol
Western Storm
It’s been over a month since it happened, and I told you, I’d give you my opinion. I’ve written a draft and researched what I could, and guess what? I’m NOT going to share my opinion on the Bundy Ranch problem in Nevada. For those out of the loop, I urge you to go to…
Wordless Wednesday – “Phuzzard”
Growing up, we always called them phuzzards. Don’t ask me why. He is really an imported, non-native species called the ring-necked pheasant!
Live and Learn
I had a friend stop by yesterday. He once had 100 bee hives when he lived back east and he was anxious to see my top bar hive. He had never seen one, so we jumped in the car and went for a visit. He walked into my bee barn with no protection, no gloves,…
Ten Things You Don’t Know About: Branding
1. Branding has been going on for centuries, the first in recorded history was with the Egyptians. Other early civilizations had temporary brands using some sticky substance and applying dirt or colored powder into the “glue”. 2. Branding is the U.S. most likely came through the vaquero’s Spanish influence since cattle had been branded in…
Ay-bar-Ay
The *front* of my legs is what is sore today… and that was from our “small” branding, with the Big One coming up in a few weeks! Of course, all the yardwork I did today, too, probably added to the soreness! As usual, or what has evolved to become The Usual, is that I apply…
Branding #1
As I sat here running through my photos from branding today… my eyes slammed shut three times and my head bobbed! I think I need to go to bed! A few of my favorites to tide you over… More to come tomorrow… I *really* need to get in bed!
Big Improvement
I came home from work yesterday to see Daniel harrowing the field below my studio. He needed to go run in the horses for the farrier, so I said I’d take over! Boomer likes to ride along with Daniel… say, “HI”, Boomer! It’s been a while since I’ve been farming with a tractor instead of…
Squeeeeeeeee!
It’s been over two weeks and I’ve been given the OK to share the news! We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of Lorelei to the Greet Ranch crew! You don’t get much newer than that photo! Here she was a week ago… And a day or two ago… We’re so very excited to have her…
Regain Beauty
If I know anything, it’s that my readers are great and knowledgeable people! So, I’m asking for help with this. This is my formerly gorgeous crabapple tree. Last summer, we had a guy take down an antenna tower next to my house. To drop it, he said he might have to clear a branch or…
Baby Chick Update
Good ol’ winter isn’t done with Wyoming yet! Interstate 80 was closed all day yesterday and today due to blizzard conditions. Two feet of snow fell on Casper Mountain. Here, thankfully, we received just a skiff. As usual, Vernon says it’s much dryer just a bit farther north… which is good, since wet conditions and…