Author Archives: dennisranch

Since last I wrote, Cindy and I celebrated our 42 wedding anniversary. And most people, at the time we got married, told us it wouldn’t last! I am amazed. We have a 40 year old son, who was just a little kid a couple years ago, it seems. And not very long go I sawContinue reading “2/1/21”

Seems I don’t write on here as much as I used to. I guess it is because this blog and site have taken on another purpose and I spend too much time writing and posting photos on other sharing sites.. ie. Facebook, Instagram, Mewe and such. I started writing a weekly spot for a localContinue reading “Hello!”

In just a few days, I will have a birthday. 63 year. Doesn’t seem that old, in this day and age. My body tells me it is, as things don’t work like they used to, so I can not do the same work for the same amount of time. Things I used to enjoy areContinue reading “Thought on getting older”

Some don’t know what a scarf is At least the scarf some cow folks wear A big piece of cloth that goes ‘round the neck Like the ones ladies used to tie over their hair Cowboys, punchers and buckaroos Found that when tied around the neck It helped keep you warm in winter time GoodContinue reading “Santas scarves”

From an idea from my friend Sue. Hope you like it Sue! Some don’t know what a scarf is At least the scarf some cow folks wear A big piece of cloth that goes ‘round the neck Like the ones ladies used to tie over their hair Cowboys, punchers and buckaroos Found that when tiedContinue reading “Santas scarf”

Wow.. Dec 1. How did that happen? Seems like this year has flown by in some ways and drug along in others. We have had a great year for guests. Quit a few came and stayed from over night to a week. Got some more coming this week for a few days, sounds like. AllContinue reading “December 1st”

Went to the neighbors on Monday morning to help ship their calves. Went real well. Had a good crew, so it wasn’t unexpected. Also a real nice morning. Chance and I got the bred heifers in yesterday and after lunch Cindy helped us and we ear tagged and put individual brands on them. Came upContinue reading “Fall works”

Our large area, small population community, (like most of the areas in western SD) has a community hall. There has been one here since the start of the town back in 1908, I believe. Over the years several have set here. New ones built, old ones moved or torn down and a few years ago,Continue reading “Volksmarch”

It ain’t really fall yet, but people been giving the booster shots to calves. We did ours today, Eric and Quint helped us and Eli, Aricat and Sissy…good crew, cool morning done by noon. Cindy and I went over to Hullett, Wy Saturday and watched the bronc riding.. I still think it might be theContinue reading “FALL WORKS”

It has been awhile since I wrote in here. It is hot this morning and going to get hotter… why is it that hotter is so hot, until you eventually get used to it, start doing your outside work earlier, taking a siesta until it cools off towards evening and then hoping for a niceContinue reading “Hot”