Catching up is Hard to do

April 20, 2009
Well, I let myself get behind this week, in my writing, that is. These heifers take a lot more time than I thought. I go to check them every 1 1/2 to 2 hours, but I take the dogs with me and do a little training along the way. Then I have to play with them for a little while, so they don't think it's all work and no play. The new puppy, Tater, has surely made a place for himself, here. He is pretty much the center of attention, at all times. Poor Dot...yesterday, the only way she could get away from his biting and playfulness, was to go out into the water where he would not go. She did that three or four times, until her feet got too cold. Tater found a calf bedded under a brush and when the calf awoke, it bellered! I don't know who left the fastest, the calf or Tater. Neither was taking any chances. We are having a few nice days, now and the ground is still soft, but dry on top. The men are gathering up the cows, to take them to the calving pasture, about 40 miles away. It is not a difficult trail drive, but does take 3 to 4 days. It's one of the favorite times for us. We get to use the young dogs and young horses, because there are no calves to contend with. It's good for everybody and it's supposed to be in the upper 60s and low 70s for a few days. Just right. I will take lunches out for them and anything else they might need. So, tell me about your week? God Bless.