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Post by bigwoolie on Jan 5, 2021 11:10:35 GMT -5
Cowboys know that more injuries and deaths are caused by cows than are caused by bulls. You take bulls seriously. They are watched. Cows are sometimes more or less ignored and there are lots more MEAN cows than bulls. So called "black cattle" predominate here in the Sandhills. Nearly wild they are offshoots of Angus and other breeds, usually some Hereford mix. Some are dead-eye mean and ornery and will do you if they can. In cattle country you are WAY more likely to be done up by a cow than a bull.
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 5, 2021 11:16:19 GMT -5
Cowboys know that more injuries and deaths are caused by cows than are caused by bulls. You take bulls seriously. They are watched. Cows are sometimes more or less ignored and there are lots more MEAN cows than bulls. So called "black cattle" predominate here in the Sandhills. Nearly wild they are offshoots of Angus and other breeds, usually some Hereford mix. Some are dead-eye mean and ornery and will do you if they can. In cattle country you are WAY more likely to be done up by a cow than a bull.
Especially if she has a calf. So true! How MANY times I’ve been chased around the Rhino trying to get a tag into a new-born. A job best done by two guys— one a toreador, if available.  |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 5, 2021 11:24:05 GMT -5
Glad to hear your dad is on the mend and doesn’t have pneumonia, Dewayne. We will continue to pray for him.
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Post by trailboss on Jan 5, 2021 11:24:33 GMT -5
An oldie but a goodie.
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Post by bigwoolie on Jan 5, 2021 13:58:05 GMT -5
Sun is shining today, no rain or snow for a change. Got some junk cleaned out of one of the sheds, then did a bit of working out. I’ve settled on “functional strength” training these days to try to stay a little more fit. Things like the farmers carry, I do that quite a bit, when the weather permits. Taking advantage of weather while it’s here
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 5, 2021 14:03:15 GMT -5
Einstein’s little-known formula: H2Ov32°F + T^32°F = MUD. Being proven out as we speak...
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Post by jay on Jan 5, 2021 15:07:29 GMT -5
Rain...lots of rain. It's the Pacific Northwest in winter. Who knew?
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Post by lizardonarock on Jan 5, 2021 15:26:29 GMT -5
70 degrees in this brutal Texas winter I need to work on my tan lines.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 5, 2021 15:31:33 GMT -5
63 up here and beautiful. Going to rain tomorrow then beautiful through the weekend.
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Post by toshtego on Jan 5, 2021 18:05:31 GMT -5
70 degrees in this brutal Texas winter I need to work on my tan lines. You have my sympathy. |
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Post by taiguy66 on Jan 5, 2021 18:16:36 GMT -5
Rain...lots of rain. It's the Pacific Northwest in winter. Who knew? Someone who’s been living here for a while? |
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Post by taiguy66 on Jan 5, 2021 18:19:16 GMT -5
To reiterate Jay, another cold and wet day here on the wet coast. Finished chores early and spent a quiet afternoon on the patio with my trusty pipe, heater and hot tea to keep me warm. Don’t know why but I sometimes find listening to the rain very relaxing.🌧
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Post by adui on Jan 5, 2021 21:03:14 GMT -5
Just got the six benjamins. I will NOT buy any more pipes. No, I won't. You believe me, don't you? You know I know a guy. Just saying. 😈 |
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Post by adui on Jan 5, 2021 21:06:21 GMT -5
Rain...lots of rain. It's the Pacific Northwest in winter. Who knew? Yet again I am reminded why I don't want to move back. Nice place to visit; in the summer... |
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Post by toshtego on Jan 6, 2021 9:32:55 GMT -5
Fed Ex delivered the 13 pounds of King Arthur Bread Flour I ordered. Left it at the front gate.
By the time I got to the front gate to retrieve it, raccoons, I guess, consumed the entire contents. Good on them, they are hungry. Bad for me. No bread for a while!!!!!
2021 starting off just great! LOL!
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 6, 2021 9:57:32 GMT -5
Fed Ex delivered the 13 pounds of King Arthur Bread Flour I ordered. Left it at the front gate. By the time I got to the front gate to retrieve it, raccoons, I guess, consumed the entire contents. Good on them, they are hungry. Bad for me. No bread for a while!!!!! 2021 starting off just great! LOL! You might consider putting a delivery box by the gate? How far is the gate from your house? |
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Post by Darin on Jan 6, 2021 10:01:20 GMT -5
I'm picturing a white powder party not seen since the 80's. Say hello to my little, floured friend!! 😅😂
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jan 6, 2021 10:06:01 GMT -5
 Damn Tosh, I feel for you. Maybe they will poop out little burritos you can toast like Cheech and Chong? Sorry for making fun but I couldn’t pass it up.
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Post by bigwoolie on Jan 6, 2021 10:22:05 GMT -5
Rain...lots of rain. It's the Pacific Northwest in winter. Who knew? Yet again I am reminded why I don't want to move back. Nice place to visit; in the summer... Shweetie and I are looking at 1 more year here, and then hope to relocate. Don’t know where, but somewhere warmer with lots of riding / horse work possibilities. My best friend lives in central Texas, so maybe. |
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 6, 2021 10:30:42 GMT -5
'Coons are devious citizens at best. I suspect the Mafia may have observed them for ideas. At least you seem to be able to laugh about it.
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Post by toshtego on Jan 6, 2021 10:34:22 GMT -5
'Coons are devious citizens at best. I suspect the Mafia may have observed them for ideas. At least you seem to be able to laugh about it. I love coonies. Feed them when they come to the door. I am partly responsible for not finding the box sooner. They are hungry and need to eat. |
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Post by toshtego on Jan 6, 2021 10:35:17 GMT -5
Damn Tosh, I feel for you. Maybe they will poop out little burritos you can toast like Cheech and Chong? Sorry for making fun but I couldn’t pass it up. No apology needed. It is a humorous situation. |
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Post by taiguy66 on Jan 6, 2021 10:35:46 GMT -5
You definitely have some very hungry raccoons! 13 pounds consumed... trying to wrap my head around that one......
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Post by toshtego on Jan 6, 2021 10:36:36 GMT -5
Fed Ex delivered the 13 pounds of King Arthur Bread Flour I ordered. Left it at the front gate. By the time I got to the front gate to retrieve it, raccoons, I guess, consumed the entire contents. Good on them, they are hungry. Bad for me. No bread for a while!!!!! 2021 starting off just great! LOL! You might consider putting a delivery box by the gate? How far is the gate from your house? I have a small one for letters and small packages hanging on the gate. I could add a larger one for parcels. |
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Post by toshtego on Jan 6, 2021 10:37:30 GMT -5
You definitely have some very hungry raccoons! 13 pounds consumed... trying to wrap my head around that one...... I am guessing a mama and kits. Perhaps large ones? |
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Post by mrlunting on Jan 6, 2021 10:46:59 GMT -5
You definitely have some very hungry raccoons! 13 pounds consumed... trying to wrap my head around that one...... You'd be surprised what raccoons can consume. It's amazing! |
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 6, 2021 10:57:52 GMT -5
You definitely have some very hungry raccoons! 13 pounds consumed... trying to wrap my head around that one...... You'd be surprised what raccoons can consume. It's amazing! So true. I have two 30gal garbage cans out back. One has cracked corn and the other has bird seed. The lids fit very tightly and the squirrels have been unable to defeat them. One morning I came out to find both lids on the ground and a huge amount of both cans gone. Tracks revealed a ‘coon—kinda small one, too— had mastered the lids and gorged himself. Had to devise a better lock-down for the cans and no such raids since. I, too, laughed about the little thief. |
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Post by toshtego on Jan 6, 2021 15:05:39 GMT -5
I hope consuming dry flour does not present other problems with their digestion. Water is in short supply since everything is frozen. I clear two 50 gallon tanks every day.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 6, 2021 15:38:20 GMT -5
Cold and stormy today in NE Texas.
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Post by bigwoolie on Jan 6, 2021 15:41:56 GMT -5
Rainy, cold and windy again today, but not quite as bad. I’m actually able to sit in my rocker on my front porch at the moment, having a cigar and a cup of coffee.
I got some stuff cleaned up outside before the rain came in too hard, so that was good. When I get done here, and the weather finally runs me inside, I’ll spend the rest of the afternoon on the computer editing and posting videos for the YT channel. My best friend in Texas knows nothing about horses but is a computer/video genius. He does it for a living and makes a very good living at it. Poor guy is doing his best to walk me through this and help make these things watchable, I’d of already give up without his help and encouragement. He sent me a “directional mic” that plugs straight into the phone to make the audio better. I didn’t even know there was such a thing. Just goes to show your never too old to learn and take on a new challenge.
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Damn Tosh, I feel for you. Maybe they will poop out little burritos you can toast like Cheech and Chong? Sorry for making fun but I couldn’t pass it up.
