Tag Archives: grands

Catching my breath!

Posted on June 6, 2013 by

First things first…and that would be grands.  And then gardens. Irises, clematis, daylilies, roses, sweet rocket, peonies…all glorious and fantastic. That means watering, fertilizing, dead-heading, weeding, repotting… Which reminds me…daylight’s a burning.  What with Big Boss, sons and grandsons working cattle, … Continue reading →

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Sunny Sundays are THE best!

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

Today was unusually warm and sunny.  For January anyway.  I think the whole state was outside soaking up the sun.  I know we were. Just as soon as Big Boss aka Paw surfaced from his Sunday afternoon nap, kids started … Continue reading →

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All’s Quiet on the Farm Front aka Misc.

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

And why is it so quiet?  Well  the obvious answer is…it’s winter.  Snow is still on the ground although much of it has melted making for sloppy conditions at a feedlot. Chances of more precip on Thursday with lower temps, … Continue reading →

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Back again and an acorn update…

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

  I’ve driven over 2,000 miles in the last 2 weeks. From here to Texas, then Texas to here, then back to Texas, then back to here.  My house is a mess.  My suitcases are everywhere. And still packed. I have cakes to … Continue reading →

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And another…

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

These guys are just begging for some more fried pies!!  Austin got his first buck tonight during the birthday party….ok, that sounded weird….we were celebrating #1 son’s birthday tonight while Austin and #2 son were out hunting deer.  There, that’s … Continue reading →

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Madilynn says HI!

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

Not much time to post since Thursday, but will send my first photo of our newest family member.  She arrived Friday afternoon weighing in at 7lbs. 13 ozs.  She is doing well and mom is recovering from a nasty encounter … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life of…

Posted on August 14, 2012 by

Hit the floor running as today is hamburger day!  Make coffee, throw on clothes and head out to the garage kitchen to make hamburger patties.  Hang on…BB has done done it!!  Yay!!  Throw another 25 or so cans of pop … Continue reading →

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News Bulletin from the Feedlot!!!!

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

This just in… Big Boss is now driving the new feed truck. At last. True. The plastic is still on both seats. But…the new ToughBook laptop is in its rightful place…a specially designed and constructed little platform thingy that will … Continue reading →

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T-shirts and fireworks

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

    A couple of weeks ago, I was visiting my long-lost sewing room…you know the one in the basement.  I was contemplating a new quilt block and thought I needed to survey the landscape before plunging into another project.  Hmmm, … Continue reading →

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Pickin’ up paw paws, puttin’ em in a basket…

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

  Everywhere.  They are everywhere.  The wind is blowing them off the tree faster than we can retrieve them!  But I will NOT let the critters get them.  They’ve already had their fair share.  It’s my turn now.  All week, … Continue reading →

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