The other evening, we took a drive up the mountain road. I hadn’t been up yet this year, and we figured it was time for a little relaxing drive. It’s always fun… seeing how thick the wildflowers are at the base of the mountain, and how on top the Spring Beauties are still in evidence….
Wordless Wednesday – “Spring Hillside”
Mules Ears and Lupines create a gorgeous spring hillside. **** June 8, 2010 Brush Up June 8, 2009 Sometimes June 8, 2008 No entry.
Power Outage
I was rushing to finish mowing my lawn before the thunderstorms hit… I did. Then they did. As I walked into the house, it was dark. No power. Musta been a lightning strike somewhere… I broke out candles and oil lamps and a lantern. By 9:30, I couldn’t keep my eyes open as we’d been…
OhGoodieGoodie
WARNING: CUTENESS AHEAD! Here’s the first published video of Rimrock English Shepherd’s current litter! This was taken yesterday. It was 91*. They were HOT. They were UNHAPPY when I took this video. I finally got a wet towel for them to crawl on so they could cool down. The silence and relaxation was immediate… but…
Ranch Horse School
Branding was a success. Everyone is still healthy (barring a few rope burns and various bruises and one hard landing). Everyone left with full stomachs and smiles on their faces. Every calf was branded… even the big OOPS calf from December! We do have about 60 more to do… we switched up our pastures due…
Puppies
So, today was branding. I did not take one picture. Honestly. I almost went through some sort of camera withdrawal… but I had the branding iron in my hands, so I was busy. Just not photographically. Now that I’ve got you worried, neverfear! I charged M. with the job…
Sleep Well
Well, while my rhubarb cobbler is bubbling away, I’ll say a few words… Time is tight with the branding set for tomorrow. I flew to town this morning and bought groceries, returning after lunch and I’ve been cooking ever since! Of course, this year I’ve had lots of help, Brandon’s girlfriend M. has sliced, diced,…
Calendar Shot
Today was very long, very tiring. I left home at 7 am and returned at 9 pm… which was an hour and a half earlier than the other guys… We still have cows to get… but I’ll head to town to buy the groceries for branding dinner… and then cook it all tomorrow as well….
Wordless Wednesday – “Dog Tired”
Elsa and I both are dog tired. **** June 1, 2010 Tiring Days June 1, 2009 Please Stand By… June 1, 2008 Reality
Yes Day
Yes, I was on horseback for 8.5 hours today. Yes, we had to ride clear out to the pasture because it was WAY too muddy for a pickup and horsetrailer. Yes, we slipped and slid and coasted and tripped in the mud. Yes, Panama actually crossed *many* little creeks and boggy areas and never even…
The Puppy Coop Is Open
We start riding tomorrow, gathering cattle in the muddy badlands. That meant today was a deadline of sorts. One that separates me from all the new additions. There would be no one here to let Dally outside… and she’s had more than one accident inside as of late. She HAD to move outside, meaning puppies…
It Worked
Before too many days pass, I wanted to share something amazing. It’s entirely different from my usual posts. It’s not about dogs. Or weather. Or Wyoming history. Or farming. Or AI-ing. Or horses. It’s about… everyone sitting down? COOKING. There! I said it! Every once in a while I amaze myself… For Daniel’s birthday, I…