The last pasture we ride through is full of the neighbor’s cattle. Rather than fight them off while trying to push ours at the same time, our neighbors show up to kick theirs out of the way and hold them as we go by. It’s also convenient because this is the pasture with all the…
Fireweed Rare
One pond I rode by seems to never settle, the clay/bentonite soil is always suspended, and it is a perpetually muddy pool. The barren trees overshadow it, their roots allowing the water to seep upwards in an enduring spring. Hidden among the roots, I spied pink surprises. Fireweed blooms in the moist shade, a rare…
Dying Mules’ Ears
OK. I’m pooped. I may even be beyond pooped. Don’t ask what that is, just take me at my word! We trailed our big bunch to the mountain pasture today. They went good most of the way, except for the STEEP HILL. The cows went up it fairly well, but, unfortunately, a lot of them…
Craig Johnson/One Book Wyoming Video
Wow. RAIN. After days of sweltering heat, it started to rain last night and continued throughout today. 1.13″ in my rain gauge! That’s a Very Good Rain for Wyoming! And I actually wore a sweatshirt for part of the day… Another thing I did today was create a video for the Ten Sleep Library facebook…
Salsify Fun
And back on the ranch… Another bunch gets moved up to the Mesa Pasture… the difference this time? Victoria AND Matt wanted to ride, so that left me behind in the company of twins… Never to be left too far behind, I threw them in the Durango and followed the dusty trail. We arrived just…
Cheers, Mr. Johnson
Mark this on my calendar. An absolutely amazing day. It was our One Book Wyoming event for Washakie County. We, meaning three of us from the Ten Sleep Library, piled into the Buick and flew to Worland and help set up for author Craig Johnson’s appearance. It was very well attended, and fun, and then…
Nice Gather
Gathered another pasture… Dally was on duty today. It was an easier day for her… not a long distance, not too much up, more downs! Creek crossings were multiple! She loved it! Weather was a tad cooler… in the 80’s instead of 90’s… All in all… a very nice gather!
Dust and Curiousity
Looking for that pair that needs to stay behind… Curiousity doesn’t pay.
Sunset Heat
Holy cow, it’s been HOT lately. The country is dry and red flag warnings are being issued by the National Weather Service. That means FIRE DANGER is EXTREMELY HIGH. They had one fire a couple of days ago, and we’re hoping to dodge the bullet with others that may come our way! Even my bees…