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Poor man’s fertilizer

is what I’ve heard a wet snow like this one called. And it’s wet! And I know there are those calving in it who are calling it ano5ther word for fertilizer that starts with a B and has an s in there too! Must be 6 inches anyway. If you like snow balls or buildingContinue reading “Poor man’s fertilizer”

Grandsons

are a lot of work! Who’d a thunk it? But also lots of fun. We pulled the calf sled behind the tractor while we fed. I used the tractor, as it’s a little cold and windy to take them little fellers out there for very long. I can haul two bales in one trip withContinue reading “Grandsons”

Well…….

Cindy called about 9:30. They had gotten the new work done on here mother and then decided they needed to do more. She wasn’t getting enough blood flowing, so they started in again about 9 or so. I ran down to get the boys and lend moral support. Still haven’t heard back at 5:40 asContinue reading “Well…….”

Snow

We got a little. More supposedly coming in. and wind. How exciting! 🙂 See how idiotic them skiers sound? 🙂 Cindy’s mom got thru’ surgery late yesterday. 10 hours or so. The doctors said it went well.Then about 2 am this morning Cindy called to tell they had taken her back in. Not real sureContinue reading “Snow”

Whew

Got up and took off for Rapid this morning. Met up with Tate and looked at the coolers, but decided not to try and load one and haul it. Maybe if I was Superman strong I would have. Heavy? Lets just say, I am glad it wasn’t my brother? It was worth the trip tho’Continue reading “Whew”

Cooler

But still pretty nice out. tho’ it cooled off this evening and the wind is picking up. supposed to howl tonight and tomorrow and we have a chance of a couple inches of snow. Fr Tyler came out today and we shot some trap. I have a hard time staying on them when they comeContinue reading “Cooler”

Sunday, March 21/11

Another nice day, tho’ the wind has blown pretty hard the past few days. Went to Mass at 10 and we had a crowd. Nice to see a full church. Especially them young folks with the little kids. Harnessed up the horses and waited for Cindy, then went and fed the cows. Afterwards I droppedContinue reading “Sunday, March 21/11”

More Public Lands Rancing

Here are some pictures from a wild cow catching crew in Arizona. Hmm, wonder why there are wild cattle to be caught in that country? With all that good cheap feed looks like they would all be real tame, don’t it?

Working Wren

I putted around and worked on a saddle this morning and cut out some new quarter strap to fix the harness we broke yesterday. Then this afternoon, I went out and harnessed up and fed. Dean came about the time I was ready to go, so he hopped on and went along for the ride.Continue reading “Working Wren”

Public Land Ranching

Or as some call it, “Welfare Ranching”. They say it is welfare as the ranchers are screwing the public by paying such a low fee for the use of the grazing privileges. Well here are some pictures of a friend who’s family ranches in Utah. They were gathering the cattle off their allotment they shareContinue reading “Public Land Ranching”