Friday, March 28, 2014

Gathering laughter...

I've pretty much healed up from the LV trip... Who knew you could get laughing moon burn in a hot tub!
The day we left home, in the rush to get out the door at O dark thirty, I put my cell phone in my everyday purse (which I did not take). Didn't even realize it, til I went to scan my boarding pass, thank goodness I had printed a confirmation copy and stowed it in my carry on. I didn't take even one pair of cowboy boots, the cowcamp honor was upheld as Marymine and granddaughter Ali both wore theirs.
All of us arrived at McCarran airport about the same time and traveled to the house we rented. It took about five minutes before there were twelve of us, (with wine in hand) in the hot tub. 
We had a great time, saw some interesting stuff, did some interesting stuff, ate at the house for the most part (there are some fantastic cooks in the family), drank a lot (there are a few in the family that worked their way thru college as bartenders), and we spent a lot of time laughing.
Never had any problems, but then it was a "very" well armed group of ladies.

the younger part of the crew, (between the lettering is the family brand in bling)

Some of us hadn't seen each other since we scattered the Cowman's ashes up at the fort, so we got to catchup on hugs, and tall tales, and laughter.
Marymine said I was, unusually, very well behaved. She only had to grab and hold me back once, and that was on the late night flight home. A balding, full of himself man, was setting behind me and hustling hard on some hoochy gals across the isle from him... which was entirely his business, except that he was very loud. Geez, I was just going to whisper in his ear:Sierra-Tango-Foxtrot-Uniform
We all had a great time, and have made plans to do it again, soon.  The next time we are going to the coast, and bringing our men!  Well, they are bringing their men, and I'm bringing myself and a kayak...

Friday, March 21, 2014

Endless Possibilities...



Four sister-in-laws, five nieces, my daughter, my granddaughter, and I...
flying to LV from all over the West, to spend four days together
What could happen? There are endless possibilities...

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Kick'n It Men...

My grandsons are just as awesome in their own way, as the grand girls.  They have raised and shown steers as well, but it really isn't where their hearts are.

The youngest, Colt is a talented mister fix-it farmer, he can weld like nobody's business, always with a smile.




  I had a bunch of pics of his award winning welding projects, his goose pots are truly a thing of beauty,  but my phone cloud sent them to a far distant galaxy..!  




The "save your life down range" Corpsman, is really into what he does:





(Sorry Bean, Nanner just could not resist...)

Cody (the corpsman) is an awesome photographer too, and always trying to improve his craft.
















 




Keep on kick'n it men, Nanner's got your back.


Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Show Girls...

The grand show girls are at it again this year. They are awesome showmen and this year is sure to be no exception.
Win or lose they put in the time and effort and give it their all. 
Granddaughters, Jacey and Miss B, are showing swine, and doing great.

 Jacey showing one of her home grown Blue Butts.

They raise, (no easy thing that) and show their own pigs. 

 Miss B helping out with farrowing


 Miss B practicing for showmanship



Granddaughters, Ali and Lauren have shown steers for quite a few years.  Summer before last was Ali's last year showing, as she was headed off to college. 

    
 Ali getting it done in the final go

This year the steer show is all Lauren.  She's been working hard with her latest project steer, and I'm sure she will do just fine.  Marymine keeps telling me that Lauren is my mini-me. Whoa, I want her to be herself, Lauren.
Last Sunday at the barn...




Lauren and 657

Showtime will be here before you know it, best be getting ready girls.

 

Monday, March 17, 2014

Saints (& grandpa) be with you...



My grandpa had a beautiful Irish tenor voice. He often sang this to me when it was time for his my nap...