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”
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Song
Windy today. But up in the 50’s, so not that big of a deal. While working on my Lenten guitar lessons this morning, I came across a new chord progression and got to thinking of a poem Ken Cook sent me some time back. At the time I told him it would make a greatContinue reading “Song”
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”
Safety
Still nice weather. 50’s today with some wind. Drying the mud out. I took the extra harness back to the neighbor. The hames were too big for my collars. Then I ran over to Punkin Center and got some lick barrels for these older cows. See if that will help put some flesh on them.Continue reading “Safety”
Why
Here is a short post by an intelligent young lady who was raised in the Ag lifestyle, married a buckaroo after college and has a daughter and still enjoys this lifestyle. I thought it was pretty spot on for most of us in the business of animal husbandry. Thanks Missy. A couple of weeks ago,Continue reading “Why”
“The ol’ brown hills are just about bare……”
As Ian Tyson sings in his song “Springtime”. Yup, lots of snow went off today. Water is running all over. First time can remember feeding with my team and being in running water pretty much all the time. My little shorty overshoes got my boots wet! Went over to a neighbors this morning and borrowedContinue reading ““The ol’ brown hills are just about bare……””
Nice day
Way up in the 40’s. Sure made the now squishy. Teri McT came down this morning and went with me and we tried to get some photo’s of the horses for her. She also took a bunch of the team and cattle and dogs. Hope they turned out good for her so she can doContinue reading “Nice day”
Snowy
These are shots looking northeast, west of the house. Got a strong 2 inches but no wind. Yet! Went over and helped the neighbor shear. Bob loves working sheep. They bounce and jump and run from him! Wheeee! He did pretty good for a dumb ol’ cowdog! Here’s a picture of hm and Delbert’s youngContinue reading “Snowy”
Wee bit nippy
Only up to 11 or so now, at noon. Used the tractor to feed and set out some more bales. Supposed to get a little snow today and tonight. Helping the neighbor shear his sheep tomorrow so we will see if Bob is a sheep dog! 🙂 I ran Chance his horses and trailer yesterday.Continue reading “Wee bit nippy”