Yeah, It's A Western Thing

Nearly 4 weeks and I haven't said much about the branding.

I think Grace described it pretty well in her blog. Up at 5:30, work work work work work until (well for her anyway) 10 PM. Chuck, Kadie & me around 11:30 pm.

Branded 26 calves. After gathering the herd, sorting the mommas and calves, and then just sorting calves. Had a good crew, and also had a good time. Yeah, it's work, but that doesn't mean it can't be fun!

Grace earned top hand status that day. Chuck & Kadie & Grace & I ran a rather efficient operation. Me - lost one head catch (that still bugs me) but overall I've still got a good record (3 misses out of 46 calves that came through the chute in the past 2 years).

Chuck has posted some pictures on Facebook - including one where Grace is applying a brand to #74 - "Jersey Boy" while Chuck and I look on. Check it out - look up Cwm Ceffyl Ranch" on FB to see the pics.

There is more cowboy in my blood that perhaps I even know.