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Winter Storm Preparations – Ranch Style

January 31, 2017

Things work a little differently when prepping for a storm out in the country … More Winter Storm Preparations – Ranch Style

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Mom, the Lawn Is On Fire!

February 4, 2014

This post might qualify for one of those Jeff Foxworthy “You might be a redneck if…” parodies. Read on to find out the latest way we managed to set the lawn on fire. Recycling and trash pickup options are extremely limited where I live (several miles out of town). We do what we can, but … More Mom, the Lawn Is On Fire!

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How to Train a Useless Ranch Dog

December 12, 2013

Almost two years ago, we adopted a puppy from an unexpected litter produced by our neighbor’s dog. When we went over to pick ours, one was aggressive and growly, compared to a bunch of other sweet, mellow fuzz balls. I saw that attitude and had visions of a useful, cattle-herding dog and fierce protector for our … More How to Train a Useless Ranch Dog

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Wordless Wednesday, March 27, 2013 “If This Wall Could Talk”

March 27, 2013
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The Visitor “Bald Eagle”

March 23, 2013

Here is a picture of a visitor to our little ranch a couple days ago. The tree he/she is sitting in is about a 100 yards away between the house and our livestock pens. While I was outside taking pictures, it was eerily quiet. Our normally noisy roosters were completely silent while that eagle was … More The Visitor “Bald Eagle”

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