Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Christmas Presents: Country Style

Yesterday one of our cows gave us a present.  It was one she didn't want herself, apparently. Seriously, why wouldn't you want a fuzzy little 36 pound noisemaker.  Comes complete with poop dispenser!  For one low price and the shipping was FREE! 

So today, we have in our kitchen, a small side of beef who happily is trying to nurse from my knee.  She started life as a popsicle but Rick found her in time and between him, Vern, and the bathtub, they defrosted her and now she's providing Lacey a sense of direction and purpose.

2011 is the year of the Y which means in the Registered Beef Cattle World, all your calves' names start with Y.  So we're going with Yvette which is French for "God Is Merciful."  A nice picture of God's mercy at Christmas.

Now, if we can just get Yvette to drink from a bottle and not my knee.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Lessons while fencing

I learned 2 things while fencing yesterday.

1) Even if you are strong enough to snap off a steel post, it's still a good idea to lift with your legs.

2) Tiger balm applied to pulled muscles and covered with 2 layers of clothes, will still give you third degree burns if left in the sun too long.