I was gone for a week visiting my baby girl in Salt Lake City. Mostly we were eating sushi, getting shellac manicures, shopping. When I came home T.H. had cattle stuffed in every nook and cranny of this ranch. T.H. must have been on a big buying spree much like the one I was on in Salt Lake City with my girl. […]
Archives for 2011
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May 2011
05
May 2011
Does this saddle make me look fat? Paint ol’ buddy, we need to talk. I’m a little concerned about your weight. Your belly is hanging over your back cinch. I know you’re sensitive and all. It’s been a long winter. I understand where you’re coming from. I do. We are both at the same stage in […]
20
Apr 2011
Last fall I discovered my talent as a “Snapshot-ographer”. I even blogged about it RIGHT HERE. Now I am taking my craft to a whole new level. I call them “Hip-Shots”. Basically I lack ample coordination to focus and shoot whilst simultaneously paying attention to my my duties of assisting TH with the cattle. I could get wacked by a steer. So I hold my […]
18
Apr 2011
Almost everyday I go out to catch up Paint and Pardner bring them in. They are out in the wheat pasture south of the house. Even if I don’t ride I like to tie them up for awhile and mess with them. It teaches them patience and keeps Paint from eating 24 hours a day. He is […]
09
Apr 2011
I call for the cattle. They turn three into the arena. Puncher locks on the cattle. For me that is the rush. I send her “Away”. She stops when she gets to them and looks back at me. Probably waiting for my neurotic evil twin to shout something confusing. I have silenced her. I “woosh” her […]
06
Apr 2011
Today is Friday (I know it says Tuesday up above. Pretend it’s still last Friday) Tomorrow is Saturday, the first Cowdog Trial of the year. I have practiced Puncher so many times the last few weeks that I think I made her neurotic. She would just look at me like “What on earth do you want me to do? Woman make up your […]
04
Apr 2011
The part of America where we live is called “The Heartland” Rightfully so. Days like this tell me why it’s The Heartland because I feel it in my heart. TH and I took a drive up north to check on the steers we sent to the feedlot in November. Just some snapshots I took. Crystal blue clear skies are a […]
02
Apr 2011
Last Sunday TH and I drove to Wichita for the day. Most of which was spent in the obligatory trudging through Home Depot and Lowes. However, we did stop at my favorite little Antique Mall. It is not little. It is huge. It goes on for acres and acres. You know the kind where there are booths […]
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Mar 2011
My new horse shoer came out on Saturday. A younger guy. Jake. He drove 50 miles to get here. I wanted everything to be perfect so if we get along he will come back. It is nearly impossible lately to a.) find a shoer and b.) get one to drive out here. My old “old” shoer quit me last month. He […]
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