Monthly Archives: October 2012

Dear Jamie

Dear Jamie, Remember when Kim and I told you that you were left on the doorstep by gypsies?  Well, upon further reflection it turns out that might not be quite true…..but in our defense we got dressed up for Halloween … Continue reading

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Bringing the Cows Home

This week at the Ranch they’ve been bringing the cows home.  This means that they gather all the cows from the summer pastures and move them down the stock trail to the winter pastures. To help with the gathering they … Continue reading

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Quotes from a Woman Homesteader

I collect quotes.  I like them because they require less dusting then other collectibles. The following quotes are from a book I’ve read called, Letters From A Woman Homesteader by Elinore Pruitt Stewart.  Elinore moved to Wyoming to work for … Continue reading

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13.1 Miles

A few things I learned running 13.1 miles It is entirely possible for me to run 13.1 miles It is not possible for me to run 13.2 miles, at least not currently It is barely possible for me to walk … Continue reading

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Second Thoughts

Tomorrow is race day.  The day I’m supposed to run 13.1 miles. So far today I have thought of 27 really good reasons to just skip it.  They are all completely valid too.  For instance, it might rain, really there … Continue reading

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A Model Patient

This past weekend Joe went up to Hayward to help his Mom and Dad with some fall chores.  You can see what they accomplished by comparing their side to the neighbors side.  Let’s just hope the wind doesn’t blow the … Continue reading

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Fall Updates: Sports, Cattle and Random Thoughts

It has been a few days since I have had the time to write anything.  I could tell you how busy I am and come up with a wide range of excuses but the fact is, although the calendar is … Continue reading

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