Spring Snow Storm

We have been without power for almost 24 hours...computer battery about gone! We are off to The Californios tomorrow!

By the way, it is absolutely beautiful here.

Will write more upon return...Happy Trails.

It's Market Time

I was gazing out of my office window last week( again...you can see I spend a great deal of time at my computer), peering across our north pasture toward the Conley Ranch, one of the old established ranches in the Bijou Basin. Tom had just loaded up 45 steers in his stock trailer and was headed off to market. It reminded me of the perpetual cycle of life out here which is sharply in tune with the seasons. The winter-spring season is a time of renewal here in cattle country. The emergence of the pasture grasses, budding plants and rain replacing snow each accompany the new additions to the herd from the winter and early spring months. In addition, it's also a time when the first trailer loads head down the road to Calhan, Byers or Simla. It reminded me that it's time to ship our stock as well. That is what we are doing this weekend. ( Of course, it is snowing!)

Prairie Karen is readying for The Californios! It is an exceptional experience.The horsemanship is impeccable. Such a treat to watch. If you are in the area, please stop by.