April 30, 2018

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I moved two round bales into paddocks this morning - serious tractoring. :)

April 29, 2018

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Happy Birthday, Hair! (NY Times)

I've never seen the play but I love the movie.

April 27, 2018

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The mule let me brush her! She glows.

April 26, 2018

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I've named this hen Lacey. She follows me around - she likes to share Rumor's grain.
The lizards are spotted whiptails - there are lots of these around the ranch.
Rosie's turn to nap, in pretty much the same spot where Dude was napping the other day.

April 25, 2018

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Blanca/Daisy and Willow. I am fond of these creatures.
We had a farrier visit today and they both behaved, mostly. 

April 23, 2018

April 20, 2018

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Pretty Joy and Willow were galloping up a storm this morning.
Also, I got to drive the tractor today - first time! Check out that parking job. :)

April 19, 2018

April 17, 2018

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There were tons of bees and butterflies on this perfect antelope horns milkweed growing on the exposed rocky slope in the boys' pasture. (Koby's like, "Whatcha doin', mister?")

In other news, Sunny nibbled on my beard today and oh yeah, found a turtle!

That's Chief. He's not nibbling; we're just breathing.

April 14, 2018

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An egg case separated from its mooring by today's high winds.

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April 13, 2018

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Ancient and venerable king of the ranch Rumor tips his bowl to share his grain with this chicken every morning. (The top picture is from this morning, the bottom one was Wednesday.)

April 12, 2018

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bumblebee, honey bee, gray hairstreak, Chief, Scud