Saturday, March 6, 2021

Round Two

Kurt and I had some redeeming to do so back up to the Big Horns we went. The snow had settled, but not the score. Dad and I had found the weak link in my sled last weekend. The aftermarket quick-drive belt was just a problem. So back to stock we went. We stayed the night at the cabin, and after celebrating Mass and soft boiling some eggs, we were off and running.
 

There was no problem starting the sleds as the spring sun had the snow melting even before we hit the trail.


Battle Park was our area of choice. The sticky snow made it pretty easy to go. 


Kurt shredding some white sand


Hardcore


I came out unscathed, but not so for Kurt. After 40+ hours on his bike this season, his drive chain finally gave out as he kissed a rock.


Getting him up out of the creek was interesting. But after we figured it out, the ride home was a walk in the park.


Well, success! To celebrate Kandis and Jim Ford treated me to some fish, raw fish! Jim coached me through my first go with sushi. Not bad ol' son, but I'm looking forward to Easter. 



Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Spring Fever

It's starting to warm up and I'm getting spring fever. Chief and Mollie are eager to get to work as well. We're grateful to Colleen Chauk for allowing us to set up camp on her place. I think her late husband Ed would be proud.


The kids are a mess but doing great together


We cleaned up Ed's old tack shed and Starla Paschall gave us a second saddle 


Next up is fixing up the old round pen. There's much potential around here and the view is great. I love spring. Time to cowboy-up. 




 

Practice What You Preach

 Do my actions match my words? Good question.




Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Happy Birthday Mom

Suzi made some homemade bread for Mom on her birthday with strict orders for Chad and I that it arrive safely. So we jumped in his white horse and hit the road over the mountain. 


This wasn't his first rodeo. Chad'll run hotshot anywhere in the tristate region as long as he's home in time to lead the Rosary. 


Once in town, we stopped by Luke's feedlot to give him a few pointers on sewing up a cow


Mission accomplished. Thanks partner. 


Being the official secretary of Lungren Brothers Cattle Company we gave Ma a company jacket


And threw her a party


I won't tell you what number she turned. Nice job on the angel food cake Grandma Ruth.


Here's a shot of the house from 400'


Beings Chad already headed home, I jumped in ole yeller and ran her back to Gillette. I think she'll complement our operation. Let the good times roll!


Our Father

 I think you can summarize Jesus' entire mission into two words: Our Father




Monday, February 22, 2021

Go Peter

 The Church is set on the solid rock of Peter's confession of faith which continues today in the papacy. 




Wall Hanging

Parish life at St. John the Baptist is great. The people, the church, the staff, the area... are all wonderful. However, it has the old scho...