We trailed to our mountain pasture… our big workday… But this year, for me, it was a tad different. Instead of riding, I had babysitting duty, watching five grandkids. That freed up three people to ride instead of just me, so it made sense logistically, though I have to admit, I missed my cowboying job!…
There’s Hope
Remember my tipi idea from a few days ago? I was feeling pretty down, no one thought my idea could work, at least those that knew construction materials. Yes, a fiberglass tipi would fit the dream of tipis in Ten Sleep… But I am just on to “playing” with extended life and/or solid tipi for…
And Then This
Small fire erupted this afternoon, most likely from a lightning strike yesterday or the day before. My guys were right on it… and were joined by neighbors, Ten Sleep Fire, BLM, Worland Fire, and the Forest Service… plus a spotter plane, this helicopter, and two slurry bombers. For more pics and video, follow Red Dirt…
Song of Wyoming
When our sunsets look like this… I remember this… “Song Of Wyoming” by Chris LeDoux I’m weary and tired, I’ve done my day’s riding, nighttime is rolling my way. The sky’s all on fire and light’s slowly fading, peaceful and still ends the day. Out on the trail, night birds are calling, singing their wild…
#TBT: Where Were You?
July 20, 1969 My dad called me in from playing outside. I whined pitifully, preferring to hulahoop, or play some game with my friends, or something Very Important to my ten year old self. “Get in here, now! Someday you’ll be happy to tell your grandkids you watched the first man walk on the moon!”…
Wordless Wednesday – “Openness”
Homestead Puzzle
Ideas
If only I could be hired for my ideas… I have TONS of ideas of things to do, make, or create… but rarely enough time, talent, or money to follow through on things! One idea I’ve been kicking around for YEARS, was to have painted tipis around Ten Sleep. Some cities have painted bears, or…
Riding High
I apologize. Between my allergies and being exhausted from riding all day, I’m gonna shortchange you tonight. I just heard my bed calling my name! My favorite pic of the day…
Break Out
Just to save for the next time I break out my watercolors…
Let’s Rodeo
You might have Little League. Maybe youth football. Here in Ten Sleep, we have the Kids’ Rodeo! Geared towards ranch kids, or any kid that owns a horse and rides a bit for fun, this mini rodeo isn’t for those kids who really *compete* at rodeo, it’s just a fun playday. In 100˚ heat. (ok,…
Long Ol’ Days
Another day of trailing cattle. Vernon rode along today. They trailed right along… paired up for the most part. We had gathered the little holding pasture, trailed them to the Mesa Pasture, paired them up and sent them through the gate, and we were done by 9:30 am. The other day, we were finished by…