A veeerry long day yesterday.
Pilot's knee surgery went well, but slightly more extensive than expected.

A welcome storm gave us an extra 3/4 inch surprise of rain.
And maybe some cooler temps of only upper eighties this week.
I hope ...

I love to have a pet, but I don't know the procedures to handle a pet. Then I searched here. We can get a variety of products related to pets.
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too early.
We need to be at hospital by 5 am tomorrow.
Which means getting up before 4.
Yuck.

Possible rain forecasted from a tropical storm.
That would be nice to get some more rain.

I hope everyone has a terrific Thursday ...

And beautiful cornflower blue skies. There is only a hint of smoke smell here in Oak Run. Looks to be a beautiful day here in the neighborhood.

The McFarland fire is now 20% contained and Hayfork seems to have survived yet another fire on its doorstep ...

Where did the weekend go?

Glad to hear that Stude and Jmebear are safe for now.
So scary.

We have a busy week getting things done before Pilot's knee surgery.
I think he should go fly today while the weather is good.

Friends ...

Sunny and 90 but breezy.
Winds gusting to 25.

I hope our friend Stude is safe from the fires.

Have a nice day everyone.
And be well.
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Chica decided to start acting off just as I was putting stuff in the car to leave for the day.
I watched her for awhile and notified persons that I may be late.

Pilot checked for gut sounds.
We contemplated giving her a dose of banamine ...

inch of rain yesterday.
A wonderful surprise.

Horses are in at least for the day.
It should green up quickly.
I was able to get Tonto out for a bit of a graze before the rain.

I'm thinking about making a grocery run today. ...

it through the weekend safely.
I hope everyone else did also.

We were on high alert since Friday afternoon.
A group of illegals in our area.
All neighbors armed and on patrol.
Nothing like not feeling safe on your own property.
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Everyone and everything belongs.
Truck and bobcat home.
Steer delivered.

Family member home.
Pneumonia, hypoxia and respiratory failure.
Not the best news but could certainly be worse.

I have 2 volunteer days, tomorrow and Friday ...

Nothing definite on my truck yet.
It dumped all the oil but hoping not a huge problem.
Should get answers today, the shop is short a technician.
I guess they aren't called mechanics anymore.

The steer needs to be hauled today.
Our ...

We have one family member sick with covid.
And one family member sick with vaccine side affects.

It is hot and windy here.
I spent the free part of the day watering shrubs and trees.

I hope Mechanic Stude prevails on his truck.
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Stude my condolences also.
And good luck with the truck project.
What year is it?

i thought I blew up the bobcat Wednesday evening.
Drove it to help Pilot put the big fuel tank on its relocated stand.
It went well. Idled it for awhile ...

Just found out my friend Francine died on Tuesday. Poor Greg, he'll be lost without her. I have to figure out a way to go see him. Greg's oldest son bought them a house in town and they haven't been in it very long.

I've been working ...

were slightly cooler.
Only the eighth inch of rain but 50% forecast for Thursday.

We had a good morning ride.
I took Tex since I couldn't remember when he was last ridden.
He was perfect except an extra few bumps on the reins.
Proud ...

And its time to start riding those hayburners we've been feeding and cleaning stalls for all winter! My husband, my young friend and I met up with some horse and mule people at Pacific City, Oregon for a spring ride. The beach is always convenient ...

I already know how to western and dressage ride but I am starting English riding. Is it harder than Western and Dressage? ...

are forecast for this evening.

And cooler temps should arrive tomorrow.
Highs to be in the mid 80*s.
That will be very welcome but mostly I hope the showers arrive.
Things are getting brown fast.

I hope everyone is having a good ...

Maybe a cool down for the weekend and next week
I hope so it has been 100* the last few days.

I have picked up extra volunteer shifts on Fridays for awhile to help another volunteer.
It is too hot to work outside or ride, so might as well ...

We are in a hot weather pattern.
Surprisingly the first half of July was fairly cool and wet.

We have August heat to get through and then it should be back to pleasant.

Jet had a chiropractic appointment yesterday.
He should be tuned ...

seeing you Connie.
Please be careful about your yellow biters.
Anaphylaxis can happen anytime a person is stung.

We went to visit friends yesterday .
Haven't seen them in almost 2 years.
He is declining.
But we had a lovely ...

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Thanks & Regards.
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Rain chances.
I hate the mud but pastures need it.

Our ride was a short one yesterday.
It got hot but glad we went.

Going to feed Cows and calves.
Trying to convince the last little heifer she needs to be in the pen with her little ...

our 11th anniversary.
Seems almost like a blink.

We are still having lower than usual temps and higher chances of rain.
Very strange for July.

A ride planned for tomorrow.
Hoping it stays cloudy enough to feel somewhat cool.
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Should be a good day with friends.

Yesterday the entire day was spent on calves.
Penning, loading them, waiting for a vet appointment.
Branding, vaccs, wormer and 2 castrations.
Finally unloading into the weaning pen.
Our cow vet is ...