I’d like to officially welcome Petunia to the Greet Ranch. Petunia is Tess’ new Jersey milk cow! There hasn’t been a milk cow on the ranch since Vernon was a kid. One of the first things he told me when we got married, was that we weren’t ever getting a milk cow. Now, I’ve bought…
Birthday Presents
I get to share a couple of presents I’ve made recently… for my friend that loves sunflowers.
#TBT: Not Even, v.2.0
This was first posted May 20, 2011. Tonight the library hosted Glenda Bell aka Calamity Jane. Her performance/discussion was lively, interesting, and enlightening. However, since we’re on Day 349,710 of RAIN… only 11 people showed up. We had originally planned an ice cream social on the lawn outside the library. Monday, we were smart enough…
Wordless Wednesday: “Last Pair”
For a jigsaw puzzle of this photo, go HERE.
Favorites
These are my favorites from branding the other day.
Jobs
Come branding time, various jobs usually fall along certain lines. Traditionally, the owner brands his own calves. Younger folks tend to be the “wrestlers”, the ones that hold the calves down… speaking from experience, it gets harder to get up and down as your knees age and your belly gets bigger! Ropers are rotated in…
Kids’ Branding
Little calves and little kids…
Branding Again
Daniel and Jaxon head out to gather the herd. Yes, Jaxon is riding little Jackpot. Jaxon said he did ok, though all he had to do was follow the other horses. I’ll share more pics tomorrow when I download them off my cameras. For now… I bid you goodnight!
#TBT: Teams, v.2.0
This was first posted May 15, 2011. The guys rose early and went to help a neighbor brand. I slept in. I admit it. I slept in. Until 7:30 when my eyes flew open in a panic! What was I forgetting???? Nothing. Nada. I rolled over and grabbed my library book and SPENT THE NEXT…
Wordless Wednesday: ”New Beginnings”
For a jigsaw puzzle of this bull elk and his growing antlers, go HERE.
Bookends
Today was a big trip to town: dentist, doctor, hospital billing department, parts store, hardware store, dollar store, haircut, bank, lunch, greenhouse (two), ranch supply store, and then groceries! Not necessarily in that order… but I did feel like I made the rounds! It was also the spring concert at the school tonight. Everyone did…