Howdy from the tall feller who is enjoying the melting of the snow and the happy knowledge that March has arrived.
I am smiling and chipper this morning even if I still need a coat to do the barn chores. I have lived through another winter and I did not rust or mildew anywhere I know of!
All is rosy on the rock pile until I find a problem, that is the regular day, so I might just squint real hard today and see if I can wish them all away!
My close relative has been up and swishing around since before daylight and planning all sorts of yard chores for her close family, me and the offspring. We are gonna surprise her and stay away from headquarters as much as possible this week so we can get some of our stuff taken care of.
Speaking of before daylight, I can tell you I believe that the leap ahead time came pretty dang early this year. I sure didn't believe it when I had to roll out so early Sunday morning for church. I hobbled around and got the chores done, but it was pretty dark and I was cold. I usually do chores before breakfast on Sundays and, without my dose of coffee. It was a difficult morning. I know the evening light is just wonderful, but am I right? It is early this year, isn't it?
We may get some scattered showers this week and so I am trying to get used to the idea that it won't interfere with our spring work because we have the covered pens! I am constantly in awe that we got that done and it only added 30 years of owing to the bank. I am leaving all my earthly belongings to my offspring, including the debts!
My buddy, Clyde, called at noon on Saturday and said he would sure like to get some help to load his horse as he was going to a reining contest at Sweetwater. I agreed to be there at the chosen time and I know it was the thing to do, be kind to your neighbors. I dreaded it even if it was the right thing to do, because I remember the last time I helped him load old Loco.
We blindfolded that critter, laced a hard twist around his hind quarters and proceeded to move him forward. He loaded without any further ado and it only took us an hour and forty-five minutes. I have no idea how Clyde will load him after the reining event is finished, but he will have to get some local help. I sure hope he does not call me!
It is my opinion, and everyone has one, we need to be ready for spring. The wind is sure to blow because it is March, and we might have another cold snap or two. Blackberry winter and the Easter snap are sure to come, but start nailing down tin that is loose, put up the spare parts that you laid beside the well house, move the old twine you dumped out by the shop and smile! We are a blessed-by-our-Lord nation and I, for one, sure am glad I live here!
Bill is the pen name used by the Gravette area author of this weekly column. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
Editorial on 03/18/2015