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| Jim and Chief in the snow 12/1957 |
My compadre Justin Johnson nominated me for the ranch picture deal. And our compadre Dino Cornay warned me that I better participate, or face dire consequences! So here goes. This was my dad in December of 1957, back when it used to snow here.
Some comments:
Eldon Merrick Miss your Dad and that good strong cup of Java when we brought corn to the ranch!
Stewart Williamson Thanks Eldon, he and your grandad were two fine fellers from the old school.
Eldon Merrick Stewart Williamson yes they were, too bad that mentality couldn't have prevailed in the current generations! A mans word was his bond and meant everything! We can just keep trying to hold up our end! Thanks for sharing, look forward to the rest of the week!
Harlin Stobb This was that picture I was talking about the last time we talked Stewart. B4 they had winter clothing
Stewart Williamson Yes sir Harlone!
Lisa Walker A man outstanding in his field!
Stewart Williamson Thanks Lisa!
This one reminds me of the winters leasing winter wheat up by Dora. The wheat fields had a single wire electric fence, put up by the farmer. Not all that secure. So nearly every day would include a drive up there with the horses. Ride through the cows, counting and checking for sick. Then checking the electric fence.
ReplyDeleteOne wet snowy spring day, I was on Doubtful I think, Jim sent me to the end of the fence to check it. I got off and walked to the fence end, reins in hand. It had misted or rained a little and Doubtful had sweat on the rains some I guess. Because when I reached down and touched the "well working" electric fence wire with the back of my hand, Doubtful nickered, reared, jerked the rains from my hand and ran all the way back to the pickup and trailer! I had to walk back, only 1/2 mile or so though.
Don't check the fence standing in slush.