Sketches
I had a few minutes the other night, and played with some branding photos. I like this. I like this A LOT! Cards? Posters? T-shirts? What do you think? Of course, now it’s not letting me load my favorite… but you get the idea! I’m a big fan of this look… but, what do you…
Waves of Rain
I helped a smidge with the AI’ing this morning. Barely enough to count, but I was there for a bit. The kids have just finished AI’ing these girls. See how the silver tag from yesterday is now collision orange? It makes it pretty easy to see who’s been ridden. Once they’ve done a bunch, we’ll…
Break for Cake
Well, the guys AI’d just a few heifers… so I didn’t go down. I’ve been trying to get my yard in shape plus get my garden started and it’s taking HOURS and HOURS! I’m very close with my yard, just a few more limbs to trim so I can mow under them… and a smidge…
Mounting Evidence
Today we began our AI program. Well, the hard work part of it at least! For the next few days, the boys (and Victoria when she shows up) will Artificially Inseminate our heifers. We’ve done this for a few years now, and continue to be happy enough with our results, so we’re at it again!…
Smile!
Today was just work and a long trip to town afterwards… so I’ll entertain you! What happened to the cat who ate a ball of yarn? She had mittens instead of kittens! 😉 Yeah, well… it’s late… and it’s a VERY CUTE joke when a kindergartner tells it to you! Enjoy your holiday weekend! Around…
Western Storm
It’s been over a month since it happened, and I told you, I’d give you my opinion. I’ve written a draft and researched what I could, and guess what? I’m NOT going to share my opinion on the Bundy Ranch problem in Nevada. For those out of the loop, I urge you to go to…
Wordless Wednesday – “Phuzzard”
Growing up, we always called them phuzzards. Don’t ask me why. He is really an imported, non-native species called the ring-necked pheasant!
Live and Learn
I had a friend stop by yesterday. He once had 100 bee hives when he lived back east and he was anxious to see my top bar hive. He had never seen one, so we jumped in the car and went for a visit. He walked into my bee barn with no protection, no gloves,…
Ten Things You Don’t Know About: Branding
1. Branding has been going on for centuries, the first in recorded history was with the Egyptians. Other early civilizations had temporary brands using some sticky substance and applying dirt or colored powder into the “glue”. 2. Branding is the U.S. most likely came through the vaquero’s Spanish influence since cattle had been branded in…
Ay-bar-Ay
The *front* of my legs is what is sore today… and that was from our “small” branding, with the Big One coming up in a few weeks! Of course, all the yardwork I did today, too, probably added to the soreness! As usual, or what has evolved to become The Usual, is that I apply…
Branding #1
As I sat here running through my photos from branding today… my eyes slammed shut three times and my head bobbed! I think I need to go to bed! A few of my favorites to tide you over… More to come tomorrow… I *really* need to get in bed!