I was prepared. Flannel lined jeans. Four layers (tshirt, flannel shirt, sweatshirt, Carhartt jacket). Gloves, scarf. It wasn’t the snow, up on the mountain, it’s the Wind. But actually, it was kinda nice! If the wind died down or I was in the trees or down in a bottom, I was overdressed. But on the…
Craig Johnson Visit
A quick visit from my ol’ buddy… He was speaking at a book signing/dinner over at the Red Reflet Ranch. It was Extremely Nice to only have to drive 13 miles to a superb supper and enjoyable visit with Craig and Judy Johnson. And, in case you haven’t been watching, his latest book, An Obvious…
Looking for a Calendar Shot
Last Monday, we cancelled our preg testing because of weather. It rained and was cold… and we just decided it wasn’t worth being wet and miserable. Well, today was the ‘replacement day’ and when the rain started pouring down last night, we began to wonder if we would be doing it today as well. A…
#TBT: Headcatch
Since not long ago you saw our vet’s nice hydraulic chute that we use to pregtest our cows, I thought I’d share this old photo. It looks like a 2×6 and some hip action held the cow’s head in place, for whatever they were doing… I’m not sure about the bigger bottom angled board and…
More
Absolutely pouring rain for the badlands and Worland area… this evening it’s started over here. We were going to preg test today, but cancelled, and I’m very glad we did. We would have been cold, wet, and miserable. SO. More pics from yesterday. Sunrise. The rainbow ends in a can on the post… should be…
The Sky Doesn’t Fit In My Camera Lens
Predicted rain showers and cool winds. Nevertheless, we decided to wean our small bunch of calves, so the boys and I saddled our horses, and Johnny and Vernon loaded their four wheelers into a different horse trailer, and we were off! This leased pasture is only about a half an hour’s drive from home, but…
Pint and Pottery
First try today at “Pint and Pottery” at the Ten Sleep Brewery. It’s the chance to decorate a pre-thrown vase with various glazes. I’ve never done anything like this before… but after some basic instructions from our local art teacher (who’s known for his Raku pottery), I was ready to try! First, I used a…
Peace
So, my auto post didn’t auto post this morning. How does that (not) happen? Anyway. I spent half the day at school, undergoing training for Standard Response Protocol. It was inspirational and heart-wrenching, informative and pro-active. I encourage anyone and everyone to go to ILoveUGuys.org and read and inform yourself and your community and local…
#TBT: Gathering Wildflowers
This photo is possibly of Louise Greet. She was married to George Greet, brother of Fred and Frank, and therefore Johnny’s aunt. There is no date on this photo. Note the basket and flowers in both photos.
Wordless Wednesday – “Voice of Joy”
“When the green woods laugh with the voice of joy, and the dimpling stream runs laughing by; When the air does laugh with our merry wit, and the green hill laughs with the noise of it.” -William Blake Voice of Joy