This is sure enough Spring weather -- muggy and windy. I have really enjoyed the sunshine that followed the good rain but the wind has dried out the ground so fast we need another one now. The air is so full of moisture that everything feels damp to the touch except the soil that needs it!
My close relative is feeling better, but she has a way to go before the better is good. We are recovering from her emergency heart episode. The ways and means of medicine have escalated so fast and are a wonder to a redneck feller like me, but I sure am thankful for all of them. A couple of stents to open the plumbing to the heart and all should be well. I ain't afraid of anything, as you know, but that scared me half to death.
You probably know without any prodding from an old feller like me that you gotta stop taking for granted all your family! Even appreciating all your family is the thing to do. The offspring around here are a bane to my existence most of the time, but I sure do appreciate them today, realizing we are not immortal.
The old rock pile is moving right along. I do believe the rocks are growing along the fence lines as it seems to be more difficult to drive in a post each time I try. The dandy old post driver will need to be replaced by a younger operator and I am looking forward to that! The grass is green and growing and I have an empty sick pen as of last week's sale day.
The vet informed me the puny calf would not be worth my investment so I hauled the pair to town. Hated to sell the cow but when I got the check I was quickly going through the herd mentally to see who else I could cull out! I still have trouble believing what cattle are bringing.
The next thought about the price of cattle is the cost of keeping them. I saw Nick Jordan at the feed store and he was practically begging for credit. I know a business that sells perishables cannot carry anyone on credit, but it is painful to see a man needing it desperately. If a feller sells his cattle, he can't afford to buy back; and if he can't feed them, what is he to do?
I figure that is a Catch 22 for sure!
Hay season is upon us and the hay is short. What we have had in the past is a dim memory compared to now. Weeds are growing well, but the grass is about two or three weeks behind. I guess it will all work out -- always has -- one way or another!
It is my opinion, and everyone has one, making good decisions and keeping yourself straight with the Boss, the Lord, is about the only way to make it. I told my good neighbor we would work it out so we could both have use of the well on the north pasture if his well goes dry and it may. Gotta work together and pray! We have need of some solid rain and soon. Keep on keeping on!
Bill is the pen name used by a local writer and longtime resident of the Gravette area. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
Editorial on 05/21/2014