Horse Move

Now that the horses have a feel for Johnson County, it was time to kick them to pasture. 

For the past few weeks they have been nibbling on grass in Vignaroli's riding arena, while getting to know the horses on the other side of the fence. Today it was time to turn them loose. 

Before doing so, I wanted to saddle up and ride the fence.

Old reliable was ready to go. 

Then we grabbed mom and hit the trail.

Good fence and good grass.

Enjoy kids!

We'll leave the saddle in the barn in case a riding opportunity out here arises.

A Sunday afternoon ride is always good for the soul, even if it is short and sweet. The horses will be happy on greener grass, and I'll be glad not to worry about them for the next month or so. Hopefully we'll draw some rounding up gigs this fall. Cowboys stay ready. 

Physical Signs

Don't over spiritualize the spiritual life.

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Oil Lines

“Anything mechanical is going to break down.” Grandpa always said. The oil cooler lines on White Horse have been dripping oil for the past couple years. It was time to tend to them. 

This is not an area to skimp. GM parts only, on this project. 

The oil cooler lines run from the oil filter to the radiator, where the oil is able to drop a degree or two. 

First step was unhooking them from the radiator. A simple e-clip and they were free. 

Underneath is where the work began. The lines bolt in right above the filter. 

Unbolting them wasn’t bad, minus the bath in motor oil. 

If you don’t have floor-dry on hand, dirt always works. 

Fishing the lines out was another story. A tip I learned was to loosen the front differential mounting bolts. 

Front and back. 

That gave us just enough room to weave the lines out. They were half steel and half rubber hose, which was helpful and challenging. 

Got em. 

Going in was easier. I was able to route over some electrical lines that hung us up coming out. GM parts bolted right up. 

Hooking back up to the radiator was slick. Put that e-clip in first and the lines just push right into place. 

Don’t forget to tighten the front-end back up. 

Giddy up.

Alls well that ends well. I’ve had funner projects, but some you just have to get done. I was going to have a mechanic shop put them on last year, but they said it was a three hour job, which included loosening to motor mounts. No thanks. We gotter done. I say we, but I flew solo on this one. However, as always, the Holy Spirit was present to lend encouragement. Onto the next one.

Man Your Post

God calls us to be faithful not to be successful. 

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Analogy

The spiritual life is like...

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Beginning

 Authentic authority comes from the source itself.

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Deep Breath

Because of the fall, work has become disordered. Jesus gives us the remedy.

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Let Us Ranch

The time we have all been waiting for has arrived: Fr. Bryce Lungren, Pastor of St. John the Baptist in Buffalo and adjoining missions. Giddy up!

For years, White Horse and I have felt that Buffalo would be a good fit for us. So when Bishop Steven suggested this last spring, we were all game. For the past two months we have served as associate under Fr. Jim Heiser until he retired the end of last month.

So today it is official!

I am super thankful to Bishop Steven, Fr. Jim, and the People of God in Buffalo for all the behind the scenes work to make my transition here smooth. I'm excited to serve as pastor of Johnson county. Responsibility and creativity are two virtues that make the human person flourish. It's time to put them into action. Let us ranch!

Hypocrite

Jesus came to lead us into authenticity. 

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Passion of John the Baptist

John had already died, that's why he wasn't afraid to speak the truth.

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St. Monica

 Pray for us!

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New Pasture

With a little pasture being located in Johnson County, it was time to move the horses. Five years the horses have bounced around Campbell County. It was fun to thank God for all the generous folks around Gillette who have homed Chief and Mollie. 

For the past couple of months the horses have been in at Sally Craig's place along Donkey Creek. 

Our first pasture in the spring was always at Mike and Nancy Fulton's.

For many years we would summer them with Bill and Joanne Fields. 

And of course, our many winters at Colleen Chauk's place.

So long to Campbell County, kids. She's been good to us. 

Off to the greener pastures of Johnson County. The Vignaroli's ranch along Clear Creek will be good starters. Got to get them used to the blazed sorrels across the fence first. 

Then introduce them to the catch pen and a little shelter. 

Before kicking them loose!

It's good to have the kids closer to home base. With fall coming on we can be ready to ride if we get the call to help round up. It's also nice to continue to button up things back in Gillette. Special thanks to all the good folks around Campbell County who have housed the horses over the years. We all appreciate it. Now we can explore County 16 in style.