Rain

I can't remember the last time it rained. I think it might have been 3 weeks ago. Things were really getting dry again.

There has been a slow steady rain most of the day. We've had .7 inches so far. This should help the 50 acres J just had fertilized.

Tragic Loss

Our 4-H club's president was killed in an unexplained shooting Thursday which is under investigation.He had attended the Southern Regionals Horse Show with E earlier this month.

And had just gone camping and trail riding with the club last weekend. He was a very outgoing and likable young man. His 17th birthday would have been this coming Wednesday. He will be truly missed.

Pumpkin

Correction on the pumpkin vines, apparently the cattle do like them.I don't guess we will have any home grown jack-o-lantern's this year.

Calf Tails

This was one of the last calves born this spring.The short tail is the only thing wrong with it.

J may have been worried if it was one of the first born.

Cattle and Sky

Trail Ride

We went on a camp out/trail ride with the 4-H club this weekend. We had 6 4-Hers and 8 adults. The weather was beautiful and the trails were good.V and J stopped waiting for the slow pokes to catch up.

Everyone mounting up after the lunch break.

We tried a picket line for the first time. It worked out well. It helps to not have the horses pulling on the hay net all night when they are tied to the outside of the trailer while we are trying to sleep on the inside.

The Gate

Obviously, a lot of time and effort has gone into saving this gate.The farm's previous owner performed numerous repairs instead of replacing worn out things. J seems to be continuing this tradition.

Ta da!