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Chance came up and we used the loader tractor instead of the team to get the logs out of the creek. We sure got a lot of good Ash wood drug out. So sad to see how thin the timber on the creek is getting. When I was Chances age there were a lot ofContinue reading “Firewood”

I caught up Ron and Roz and hooked them to the wagon and drove them up west and north yesterday. Checked on the bean I had put out for the cows. They aren’t hitting it very hard, but then they have quite a bit of green grass down low on the crested fields. They areContinue reading “The Team”

I did it again. Ate too much! Oh well, I guess I will never learn. I stopped in at Chance and Hopes this morning on my way to the Hills. They were having her family out. Then I went to Custer and hung out with Tate and the boys until they were ready to eat.Continue reading “Dang”

Deer season. Around here the last two weekends. I suppose across most of the country. Really, it’s been going on longer than that as I think bow season for deer started the first part of September. It’s a wonder any survive! But they do. Matter of fact they never take as many around here asContinue reading “Buck?”

After reading this story http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Article.aspx?id=513331 about term limits, over here http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/IBDEditorials.aspx I have this thought; We need term limits for the same reason as we need laws for statutory rape. Some people just have too much persuasive powers over others and money enough to continue their behavior, for their own good and the good ofContinue reading “a thought”

Why would someone as lazy as me, keep writing and posting things on this blog? When I started I think I was motivated by the newness of it. A way to write a personal letter to as many people who cared to read it. Also a way to generate energy towards the craft of saddleContinue reading “Pondering”

The mares and fillies came in to get a drink this morning so I captured them. Then the rest followed so I caught them also. Mijo was with the mares so I used him to bring the calves in to their feed. I was going to use Patches as I had rode her the dayContinue reading “Mare and colts”

A friend from Wyoming came out today with her family and a couple of young folks from Germany who work for her . She and I and the young German lady, Katy, roped and had a blast, along with Dean. The men folk she brought all went out with the great intrepid hunters. They gotContinue reading “Roping”

If this is what we have to look forward to because of Climate Change, I am all for it! Went over to the neighbors and worked their fall calves yesterday. Sure was a good afternoon. We are going to brand Chance and Hopes new cows today and then we are roping here tomorrow.

Been getting up in the 50’s. Sure is nice for this time of the year. I read yesterday that we are supposed to have a warmer, drier winter. That sure works for me! Tuesday Chance and Gus and I loaded up the bucking pony and headed south towards Philip. We stopped and picked up HopeContinue reading “Nice weather”