Got about 3/4 of an inch last night/today. Had a strong inch a few days ago. The ol’ grass is really coming on now! Praise the Lord! Didn’t do too much today but screw around and rest up. Dean came and checked out the new horses for me and worked on one. Something ain’t rightContinue reading “Moisture!”
Monthly Archives: May 2011
Another branding
They held off until after dinner. Went well other than a young lady got bucked off and they called the ambulance to take her in for doctors care.She didn’t break any bones, just bruised her up. She’s tuff, she will heal quick! After her and her husband left, they oldest son was roping and draggingContinue reading “Another branding”
Spring
Got better than an inch of rain last night. The lying rain gauge said 2 inches, but there was a flat sided cake pan setting on the steps and it measures an inch with a ruler. Guess I need to throw the gauge away. It came from a so-so bank I don’t use, so youContinue reading “Spring”
Mothers Day
Went to Mass this morning and then afterwards decided to take Spike, Cindy’s Yorkie, to the vet. He’s had bloody diarrhea the past couple days so Cindy called an emergency vet in Rapid and they said to bring him in . They think he might have irritable bowel syndrome. They are putting some fluids inContinue reading “Mothers Day”
Tradin’
This morning Pilgrim came into the corral while I was out there so I caught him and went and moved all but one pair, back across the road to the north, in preparation of yearlings coming in on Monday. It was real nice, but the wind blew and built all day. It didn’t take asContinue reading “Tradin’”
Branding
Went down in the breaks and branded at Pete’s yesterday. Nice day and it went well. Got several coming up next week and the following week. Windy today but up in the 60’s. I cleaned on the corrals this morning until about 1 pm. Got a gig this evening. Might have to try out theContinue reading “Branding”
A good day
I took Christel to meet a real Indian today, Dave Bald Eagle. He is a Chief of the Lakota nation and doesn’t live too far from me. I had never been to his house before, but it was pretty easy to find. He is a wise old owl and a neat guy. He told meContinue reading “A good day”
A new headstall
I am waiting for metal bit hangers from Larry, in Arizona. The silver concho and buckle was made by Shawn Didyoung up in Montana. He does excellent work!
