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WINTER HAS ARRIVED

1/23/2018

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Up until now we have had a very warm and dry winter.  But that all changed the other night.  Of course it comes when these heifers are getting close to calving.
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It isn't this heifer's first cold winter.  Notice her ears.  She was born on a very cold morning which froze her ears right off.
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Stella, the Corgi, isn't upset about the snow.  She's having a blast.
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The cowboys had a long and very cold cattle drive the other day.  I was really happy to not be there.  They took a few pictures for me.
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There is feeding to do.
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Stella loves feeding the bulls.
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Early  morning heifer rounds.
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Of course the first calf waited for the storm.
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Yesterday I did head out with the guys to give them a hand.  It was terribly windy.
These cows were headed home.  Oops, wrong way girls. 
​Whenever it snows the cows on the desert seem to head somewhere, not usually where you want.  So snow = cow chasing.
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What was I thinking?  Brrr!!
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Clay and his dogs came to my rescue.
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He took a picture of me. The big bundled blob.  The pictures never show how terribly windy it is.
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Two of Clay's dogs. Cato and Callie.  They were good help.
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I am so glad we have Orrin on board.  Him being here means I don't always have to go.  He is so much tougher than I am.  
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Headed back to shuttle the truck.
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Here come the cows.  The final stretch.  
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I took pictures of them making their way to the water.
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The white cow is the only white one in the herd.  She serves as a herd marker.  The cow next to her must have a runny nose.  haha
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The storm caused the cows to go on a walk-about.  They traveled much further than they had to.  So they were pretty thirsty getting to the water today.
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Workin' dogs.
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Today the cowboys continued the journey across the valley.  The wind was still blowing, and I didn't think they would need the extra help, so I opted out.  I loved my ride yesterday.  But I am happy to be out of the wind today.
5 Comments
Dan Hyland
1/25/2018 11:37:07 am

at least you got some snow for moisture. Was looking pretty dry down there

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Tana
1/25/2018 12:45:35 pm

It was very dry.. This is much needed. I sure could do without the wind.

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mom
1/25/2018 01:54:49 pm

Gave your old mom a good chuckle, you were for sure bundled up, don't blame you a bit, but wondering how on earth you were able to get on the horse, or did you dress after you were on? Love the pics as always, wish the wind would stop, also wonder how Clay is keeping his ears warm? Great job as always, cannot tell you how much I enjoy this blog of yours!

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Tana
1/25/2018 05:09:28 pm

Yes, getting on the horse is a trick. Gaucho is really good at standing next to the trailer for me. But I did have to get on and off twice to put a cow through a gate. It was quite a challenge. I found a small pile of gravel to use. He is a good horse and stands wherever I put him.
I always wonder how Clay keeps his ears warm too. I don't get it.

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Milly & Rick
1/31/2018 08:56:07 am

Love the pics. Your dogs are unbelievable. Thank you

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    Hi, My name is Tana.  I live in the high desert of Nevada, It is heaven on earth. 
     I am a rancher's wife and I want to share my story.

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