Problems on the Farm (Update)

When you live on a farm there are issues that must be dealt with.  Most of the time cows have their calves without trouble.  But sometimes they have trouble.

Last week one of our cows had a calf that was much too large.  The calf was pulled but it didn't make it.  And #45 was injured in that she was unable to stand.  We have been feeding and watering her in place.  Tonight Sadie helped.

Our next step is to try to help her up (so more on that later).  She is bright-eyed and strong, but her back legs are weak.  Some ranchers say that she might need a month.  Hopefully, we can help her along and get her back on her feet.

Day 2

With new tools built to try to lift her, we tried twice today to get her on her feet.  She still eating and drinking, but still weak.

As with PT, these things take time.  Hopefully she will continue to improve.

Day 4

We tried again tonight but it isn't looking good.  There seems to be complications from the birthing.  You can only attempt to help so much and for so long.

Day 5

She didn't make it.

Sherman Celtic Festival, 2022

The Sherman Celtic Fest has gone through a number of changes since it first began some 5 years ago.  The first year or two was single day, and with growth in attendance now covers a weekend.  It has also now at it's third location , and with the end of the lockdowns and craziness of the last few years, it seems to be going strong.

Vendors, music, good trucks!...  Always a good time!  

#Travel2022 Spring Break at Jellystonr

Spring Break typically begins our travel season, although we still have 9 or so weeks of work to go before summer time.  As an educator family, this is what we save for and plan for all year.

Typically we head for Gatlinburg for SB, bilit this year we kept it closer to home.   Jellystone Whispering Pines in Tyler, Texas is nearby but also a genuine get-away from the hustle and bustle of home.  

We arrived on Sunday and set up camp.  We stayed in #60.  Brandon had #53 and Dad had #55.  It was a good combination of sites. 

 

Upon arrival and while setting up Brandon came over and asked for help; he had water coming out of the side of the camper.  As it was Sunday he could not reach Gibbs so they dry camped.  On Monday Gibbs predicted busted pump from the winter freeze.  He and I dove in ourselves and found it to be a broken PVC check valve.  $3 at Lowe's fixed it.

Each evening was visiting and hanging out by the fire.  We did dodge the bullet when a Monday night storm rolled through. Rain but not much else.

Walking, visiting and Blackstone cooking was the order of the day.   Sunday to Wednesday wasn't long enough, however.  We will need to come back soon!

Texas March Sunrise

With Spring Break 2022 just around the corner, we are ramping up for our summer travels.  There are a lot of unknowns, such as the rising gas prices and society issues, but hopefully it will be a summer to remember.  Alternate plans being formulated, too.

Regardless, as the last major cold snap of the season wraps Texas, it provided for a beautiful morning sunrise.