Besides being song lyrics from one of my favorite bands (Turnpike Troubadours), this pretty much sums up my Thursday. Getting started a 6 o'clock, really doesn't make much of a difference if it never cools below 80 degrees. Even at sunrise it doesn't take long to break a good sweat. Grulla and I headed out … Continue reading Long Hot Summer Day
Social Media Expands My Corner of the Agriculture World
AI, Breeders, Harvest, Crop. Farmers of every kind use these terms daily across the country, but to each the terms may have a different meaning. These are just a sample of the Agriculture lingo farmers and ranchers use daily, but in different regions, and different sectors of Agriculture, some terms may be a foreign concept. … Continue reading Social Media Expands My Corner of the Agriculture World
How To Find An Ag Date
Last night I joined in probably the most fun chat I have ever participated in on Twitter. An aggies version of eHarmony, also known as "Agvodate", is the unofficial #AgChat afterparty on Tuesday nights. Kelly Rivard (@kmrivard) and Brooke Clay (@brookeclay) some how brought things together for a moderated chat that gives those of us single tweeps with … Continue reading How To Find An Ag Date
My Job, Better Than Vacation
Not sure who, but someone once said "My day job is better than your vacation." Pretty sure they were talking about my life. The past week has been quite a workout for myself, Pistol, and Grulla. We've been gathering bulls for the end of breeding season. Everything has been pretty smooth with the exception of … Continue reading My Job, Better Than Vacation
Tuesday AgNews Buzz
Everything is kinda going through my mind while I'm listening to a Texas Country music show with my buddies from Dalhart. So, I really couldn't settle on a topic for today's post. However, I have had several links shared with me online in the last few days, so why not cover the buzz? PETA takes … Continue reading Tuesday AgNews Buzz
A Mile In My Shoes
A wise man once said: "Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. Then you'll be a mile away and he'll be barefoot." Last week I was at my favorite buffet for dinner, eatin at an empty table and the place was quite crowded. In walks a football player, we'll just call him … Continue reading A Mile In My Shoes
Be Strong And Do Not Give Up
Where is the path in your life headed?And who is at the center of your sights? When someone asks who your favorite Bible character is, everyone has a different answer. Maybe it's a character from your flannel graphs in Sunday School, or that story rehashed by your Mother in your youth. Mine comes from a verse on … Continue reading Be Strong And Do Not Give Up
Singin In The Rain
Ever have one of those days where ya just rock out, things are going good, and you're more productive than normal? Yep, that was my Thursday. Everything kicked off a lil after 5, with a pot of coffee, and looming gray clouds. Hmm, really doesn't sound that great, except for the fact that we've been … Continue reading Singin In The Rain
Gathering Bulls At The End Of Breeding Season
Like I told ya'll when I turned out the bulls in March, they have 75 days to have their fun, then it's back to the bull lot for the boys. Well that 75 is up this weekend and it's time to bring the boys home. Grulla and I have been getting an early start each … Continue reading Gathering Bulls At The End Of Breeding Season
Wordless Wednesday: Day In My Ranch Life
What's a day like in my ranch life? Here's a glimpse: And to think this was a "slower" day... Be sure to view my other Wordless Wednesday on Sitting in the Pasture...