Cows to the mountain! Short night, long day. I ran the “chuck wagon” which is entirely weird for me… but that meant I got to use my big camera. I always forget what better photos it takes! I took Eden and Dally, and they were confused with me in the car not horseback… but when…
Love a Few
I’d love a few prayers sent winging their way to Wyoming for my sister. She is undergoing surgery today on her hip… long story, long night. Thanks!
Helpers
The last bunch of cows is now on the Mesa Pasture! Yippee! Of course, that also means that we will have our BIG trail drive on Tuesday to take them to our Mountain Pasture. That means we will pack up for a snack and big picnic lunch…which means I need to go shopping tomorrow… ick! …
Trailing Along Video
It’s been a while since we had a video… This one is a bit longer, but I thought I’d show you a couple of things. We usually don’t trail this way, it tends to be more of a cross-country, bush-whacking kind of trail we do… or just a two track road… but, from the pasture…
Brush Up
Here’s something else you might not think of when it comes to gathering cattle… If it’s hot, they brush up, aka, seek shade! See that lonely little cedar bush? Well, Dally notices something and Eden is watching her mentor intently… Out pops a calf with Dally soon to follow! Atta girl, Dally. Sometimes it’s hard…
Captured
Mornings lately have been filled with cowboying. My boys have been working every day, bringing in our little bunches from different pastures, vaccinating the calves and then trailing them up to the Mesa Pasture. I’ve been available some of those mornings since Longmire Days and the Kids’ Rodeo is now over… Two days ago, here…
Questions and Answers- July 2015 Edition part two
I had this finished last night and then lost it when my internet connection faded in and out and in and out… Let’s try again! Linda: Question that you may have already answered, but I missed it. You posted about that hilarious (sorry bulls) post about those bulls’ equipment getting, uhm, broken. And you’ve also…
Questions and Answers – July 2015 Edition
Rosemary asked: How many acres is your ranch? Is all of that useable grazing land? Do you also run cattle on federal land leases? Rosemary, welcome to Red Dirt country! I guess I haven’t discussed this in a Q&A for a while, so I suppose it’s time. I understand the thought behind the question… kind…
Long Live Longmire – Quick Pics
Here’s part of the BBQ… wandering around were all the actors… working the crowd. I’m sure they are all ready to tip over, it’s been a big three days for them, but they’re still gracious, signing autographs and taking 10 bazillion photos again. Since I have had my pics taken with them, I just took…
Squeal!
Today was the last of Longmire Days and I did the practical thing of doing laundry and dishes and all that yucky, normal, un-fun stuff. Until 4:30. Then I flew up the mountain to the pig roast and concert with the cast and other notables in attendance at South Fork Mountain Lodge. It’s not clear…
Yeehaw
So… another long day, though very enjoyable and actually COOL. Yes, folks, I said, COOL. 99.9% of Kids’ Rodeo days have been unbearably HOT, dry, dusty, sweaty days, but not today! If you wanted Longmire Days photos, you’ll have to wait… and, yes, I know I still have questions to answer from the other day……