Or maybe not! Remember the game where everyone adds to the story? A sentence or two to set the scene and the tale has twists and turns because everyone had their own stories they’d like to tell? Anyone wanna play? *The thick mist lay heavy on the uneven ground, making their lungs work even harder…
New Country
I went with Vernon this afternoon to prepare for moving our cattle on Thursday. Since the Mesa Pasture burned up in our fire, we had to go looking for extra grass… and we found it! I haven’t been up there until today. We put some salt out to help the cows settle in… they LOVE…
Cute Accessories
I’ve managed a few days work in my studio… Remember that project? I don’t touch it for weeks, then get a few days of productivity! The electricity has been installed. I’ve filled some hard to reach gaps with foam insulation. I’ve torn down the top row of chicken nest boxes. They were tipping forward and …
Poor Elsa
I wander outside this morning… move my chicken tractor and let the chickens out… and begin visiting with Johnny. He’s here, along with almost everyone else, to load out a truck load of heifers. Almost immediately, there’s a puppy problem. Tully, self-appointed Alpha, is in a Big Fight with little Chabot. Even though Chabot is…
Stop
I apologize for last night… I sat down to write and poof! no internet. OH, YAY. I just LOVE when that happens. So, I was blessed with a “night off”, although my half hour of pitiful troubleshooting should count for *something*! Meanwhile. Vernon’s been reworking a tiny reservoir in our mountain pasture… this time he’s…
Sad Tale
First, I’d like to say “HI!” to any new readers out there in Blogland. This weekend is BlogHer ’12 in New York City. Since I managed to be chosen as one of their Voice of the Year (visual) winners, more than a few people might see my name/blog for the first time! Welcome to Wyoming!…
Wordless Wednesday – “Wildlife Missed”
Wildlife the puppies missed on our creek stomp the other day! **** August 1, 2011 Minute Movie: “Dragonflies” August 1, 2010 My Breed, Part Two (Montana ES Gathering/ONB) August 1, 2009 Centennial Thanks August 1, 2008 No entry.
Sweet Face
Today I had to take the pups on a Big Adventure. Believe it or not, it was 2 months ago they were born… my, oh, my! Which, in the world of creating working partners, means these puppies are now ready for their next stage of life, bonding with their new owners in their new homes….
For Sale
For Sale: Firewood. Cottonwood. Unseasoned. You cut and haul. Multiple cords. May need extra large chain saw/chains/truck/muscles/splitter. Price negotiable. **** July 30, 2011 Four Amigos July 30, 2010 We’re Smiling Here July 30, 2009 Red Dirt In My Soul (where it all began!) July 30, 2008 No entry.
Breaks My Heart
I took a drive through the neighbor’s pasture, helping him out a tiny bit. Remember our “little” 4,000 acre fire? Well, it actually burned more of this neighbor’s pastures than ours and the view from the “other” side of Otter Creek Canyon was amazing. (There was a definite moonscape feel to this formerly grassy pasture)…
Initial Attack Force
Yup. Again. And again. And again. Three fires around Ten Sleep today… all small. All contained. Only one blaze this far south… and so my guys, although busy baling hay… took off once more. That’s Vernon and Brandon at the bottom of this shot, pulling hose. The first two guys on scene? aka “Initial Attack”…
Pig Trails
A Dear Lady calls them Pig Trails. Those unadventurous ruts we get in… The same route to work. The same food off the menu. The quickest way to your destination. The same kind of you-name-it… food, drink, clothes, trips, movies, work! Today I got off my Pig Trail… just a smidge… but, my! What a…