Side-car Madness

After the trailer incident (see Dang It! post) the cows refused to travel with us. It wasn't until our friend Lawerance brought up his motorcyle and side car that the cows agreed to hit the road (ooops bad choice of words). Thanks Lawerance!

Kinda quiet here today. My sister and her family are gone back to Ontario. Our cows have been shipped, the Meier's side grandchildren are back on the island, Casey's kids are in school.... it feels more like Empty Nest than Eagles Nest. Yet, the quiet has its own beauty. The aspens are turning color, the aroma is incredible and the air is cool and crisp. Thank God for His indescribable beauty...... mmmmmm guess I'll go get me a coffee.

Koda Is Back

Here is a pic of the girls having some bonding time. It was a great day for playing with the ponies. Coralee is on Koda and Judi is catching up on old Bud, or is Coralee a lap behind. Somethings are best left unsolved;)

Dang it!

Yesterday we moved our small herd out of the pastures to our holding pens. We then began sorting and loading the cattle in preparation to be transported to the Harfman ranch. Due to us using our four horse trailer several trips were neccessary. On our second to last load after sqeezing in as many head as we could we were forced to keep four yearlings back. I left the trailer and chute area to double check the holding pen gate (my first mistake). Thereby I had inadvertently neglected to secure the trailer door. Everything seemed ok, so we confidently headed out with three cows and four steer calves in the trailer. Well, that was what we thought.

Once out on Sidley Mountain Road I checked the rear view and gasped as I saw cows and calves doing arobics, summersaults, headstands, tumbling one over the other on to the gravel road. They spilled out of the trailer when the sliding door - slide open. Talk about your mad cow! Thankfully we had taken the back road at 5-10 kph rather than the Highway at 100. Besides a few scrapes and bruises everyone survived. If it wasn't so stupid it would be funny!

My Girl - My Horse

Judi and I spent all of yesterday rounding up our herd and shipping them over to the Harfman ranch. It was an awesome day with the exception of one "little incident" (next posting). When we arrived back at the ranch a friend of ours from the coast had arrived for a ride on my new horse "Koda". Her and Judi decided on a trail ride and they had a great time of fellowshiping (girls and horses - go figure) together.

Out Numbered!

So if you've been following the saga of "whats her name", you know we've been a while getting her a name. We had as of ten days ago choosen "Scooter". However, after a number of suggestions we have changed it to "Gracie". That is it! No more changes. It is over, done, completed, written in stone, non- negotiable. I think????

We have a Name!

Ok, after 10 days of deep consideration we have a name (I think). First we say thank you to all of you who have submitted suggestions. It was fun. Thanks. So here it is..... "Scooter"

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I know it is a bit unrealistic but I've had a blast putting this baby together. This year Modified Class next year Super Modified. It was a total Tim Taylor (Tool Time) moment.

Choices, Choices, Choices!

Wiggly Butt, Jiggles, Daisy, Butterfly, Anya, Asha, Morning Glory, Lady Grand, Autumn, Autumn Breeze, Hightime, Faith, Ceiarra, Cheyenne, Sassy, Nevada, Beshala, Imacomen, Calamity, Dinah, Majestic, Majesty, Breezy, Gypsy Rose, Becoming, Brandy, Quick Step, Dancer, What's Her Name, Lady,

Who Is Who?

What's Her Name Is Still Nameless

On the way to church this morning we passed What's Her Name in the field and I said, gee I hope that this doesn't end up being her name.
Judi was pretty sure it wouldn't be but I don't know????? Maybe "Wiggly Butt" or "Jiggles".

Come on people we need some help here!
I guess I'll just have to pick one....

"Whats Her Name"

Well here are a few more pics of "Whats her name". As cute as she is she is going to need a name. Some of our favorites are "High Time", "Autumn", "Autumn Breeze", "Ceiarra", "Cheyenne" and "Becoming".

We could use your help in picking just the right name for her. She is a sweety and is improving with each day. She has lots of life and a very clear bright eye.

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"The Lawn Ranger!"

The last couple of days have brought back many memories of days gone by. Days and nights for that matter spent in the shop fabricating and customizing motorcycles. Well as you can see by the above picture that aint no motorcycle. It is a riding lawnmower. It is being stripped down and customized for the Rock Creek Fall Fair Lawn Mower Madness. I made my own header system and am presently building a throttle assembly. I will put pics up as this baby comes together. As Tim Taylor from Tool Time says, "Ughhhh, Awwwwe!"

TA DA!

Well here we are! She is such a sweet filly. We have had a few suggestions for her name. I like "Hightime" and "Autumn Breeze" which came from the grand kids, and "Becoming" submitted by Savanah and Jasmine. But we'll wait a bit more. There is a little concern with "Whats Her Name"... she is still very unstable (12 hours after birth) and is walking low on her fetlocks. After some inquiries it was thought that this may be a normal process and if it doesn't correct it self we might have to give her a shot of Vit. A-D and Silenium. I thought I'd mention it to you so you can say a prayer for her. We will keep you updated. More pics will follow.

NEW ARRIVAL

Liberty for Liberty! In the wee hours of this the glorious first day of September in the the year of our Lord 2007, we had lift off - or should I say touch down. Liberty gave birth to a strong filly. I've already done the navel dip precaution and rubbed her all over. I witnessed her eating and having her first bowel movement (poop). These are two very import events!

She is gorgeous. As soon as I get my camera from our sleeping neighbors I will get some pics.

We would like some suggestions for her name, I was leaning toward "Imacomen" (I am a coming), but this morning when I saw her and the sun was just breaking over us I thought of the name "Autumn". But hey, we don't need a name for a day or two so if you have a suggestion, let us us know