This was first published June 10, 2011. We gathered another pasture. It’s called the Joe Henry. He was the guy Vernon’s grandfather bought this place from back in 1909. I’ve always liked the name… even named a puppy that once… although his new owners didn’t keep it. It was tough riding. There’s lots of bentonite…
Wordless Wednesday: ”Blue Heron”
For a jigsaw puzzle of this pretty, and large, Blue Heron… go HERE.
Truly Blessed
First chance to get off his horse and run around like little boys should after 5 or 6 hours in the saddle. He brought me two presents… a small horny toad and a bitterroot flower. I accepted the flower and he let the horny toad go where a horse wouldn’t step on him. He’s worked…
Another Day, Another Pasture
Another day. Another pasture.
Here, Bully
Yesterday was a longish day and when I arrived home, it took me about five minutes before my eyes were drooping and my head bobbing. Some days are like that, so all you got was a photo. Usually this time of year, we’ve been gathering our cows out of the badlands pasture and bringing them…
Public Service Announcement
Hello, ye drivers of automobiles! ’Tis time to warn you, once again, of the great travail that plagues the asphalt byways of this fair country. Yea, verily, ’tis time for the fine folk in this vicinity to take part in their normal transhumance rounds. On every road, except those in the Federal Interstate System, you…
#TBT: ”Sleep Well”, v.2.0
This was first published June 3, 2011. Well, while my rhubarb cobbler is bubbling away, I’ll say a few words… Time is tight with the branding set for tomorrow. I flew to town this morning and bought groceries, returning after lunch and I’ve been cooking ever since! Of course, this year I’ve had…
Wordless Wednesday: ”High Mountain Blooms”
For a jigsaw puzzle of these high mountain blooms, go HERE.
Looking at You, Girl
So it begins. AI. I spent the day, yes, a full 12 hours, in Worland with Brandon today. It was the first day of Artificial Insemination with our heifers. True to standard operating procedure, we showed up early to see what was going on. Nothing. Nothing was going on. Throughout the day, we alternated between…
Blessed Rain!
It started raining last night, just as predicted. it’s rained all day just as predicted. It’s 10 pm and it’s still raining and we’ve measured 1.93” so far! That’s pretty impressive! I also just watched two vehicles start driving up the mountain on the dirt (mud) road… a car and a pickup. Hopefully, we won’t…
Yes, Sir, Yes, Sir, Three Bags Full
I think I swore I’d never make another one. Yet, here I go again. While contemplating what we were going to buy Daniel for his birthday, I proposed a new saddle pad. In the back of my mind, I thought, I *do * have all that wool downstairs still… Did I have the latchhook canvas?…