Wyoming Catholic Cowboys

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Repent

Turn back to the Lord!

https://youtu.be/Hj-A--LxiwI

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Forgiveness

Forgiveness is an act of charity.

https://youtu.be/0_GQ3TbEM-k

Monday, March 10, 2025

Charity

We love God through loving our neighbor.

https://youtu.be/Uxx2RhyfaFM

Sunday, March 9, 2025

Speak Scripture

The desert is a place of temptation but also a place of encounter.

https://youtu.be/gMOtmXhLAl0

Kelly Hand

For the past six years, Kelly's been righthand man. I miss hanging with him, so I thought I'd write him a song. Here's to you pal.

Make sure the gear is set to the highest quality pix.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73F8Q5bEZo4

Friday, March 7, 2025

Greasers

Between farm and ranch, a cowboy's bound to wind up with some greasy clothes. Don't go throwing them away quite yet. With a little TLC, your gear can be back up and running in a flash.

With the right care a guy can squeeze years out of a jacket and several rounds out of his gloves.

Coveralls too. I know you're just going to get them greasy again. But clean clothes make for more productive work.

First step is to treat the grease with Shout.

I like to give them a good dose and then let it soak in for a while.

The soap doesn't have to be special, just have to use plenty of it.

I like to set the washer on Extra Large, Super Wash, with Hot/Cold wash.

Once the machine fills up and turns a bit, I turn it off and let the clothes soak for a while. This allows the hot soapy water to penetrate the grease without being hard on the fabrics.

After a bit, I kick the cycle back on and let it run its course.

Should work.

Then I'll throw the clothes in the dryer, just to tumble around for a few minutes without heat, to get all the wrinkles out.

Then hang the clothes and drape the gloves to dry over night.

Ranch Ready.

Not only do you want to make your gear last, but, clean, used ranch wear has character. Just like how your pickup runs better when it's clean, so does a guy work smarter with clean clothes. Greasers are a part of every farmer/rancher's life. But they don't have to stay that way. Follow these simple steps and you'll be slicked back up and ready for town in no time!

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Spring Storm

They'd been calling for a spring storm to hit early Thursday morning and snow all day. Well, they were right.

About 5am it started snowing in Buffalo. By 8am there was a noticeable skiff.

By noon there was probably 3.5", which some had melted as it landed.

By 5pm, there was a solid 6.5" that had accumulated in town.

Made for a pretty day to be in doors.

But I figured I better go check on the horses. Besides, driving in deep snow is always fun.

The neighbor Phil had thrown the kids a round bale a while back. Buck was hammering on it.

It is a cold, wet snow, so I gave the horses some oats to warm their bellies.

They are tough. Snow on their back is actually a good sign that the heat is staying in their bodies and not exiting out their hide.

White Horse to the rescue!

Good stuff. It's nice to lay eyes on the horses in a storm like this. They can actually weather a lot, but they definitely need feed to do so. Ranch on.