There were a few days where it dipped down into ther -30s I felt sorry for my dad on those days Especially really cold fridays(Herd health day 350+ cows to check up on, standing in the barn for 4 hours on days when it is -20 to -30)

Yeah but like I said earlier the cows like the colder climates.

I gots sum stuff that needs fixin, be back later

 

Meh, if it kept them from killing one American I am all for it.

 

That'd work if I had my license. Unfortunately that hasn't hapened yet.

I just spoke with dad and mom is gonna be out of state tomorrow so I'll leave the signed slip for Mr. UPS man and he can leave the stuff.

I'm excited!

 

I lived in So Cal most of my life and them dam cows are happy, just smell'n up everything and luv'n it.

 

Pete I missed it somewhere, what are you all getting delivered?!

 

Ed, did you ever get up near Kettleman City, in the San Joaquin Valley? There's a huge feed lot there right alongside I-5.

You can smell that place for about 10 miles on either side of it.

 

I'd have you up first thing in the morning....for "work".

I heard earlier that Denver was going to get pounded today. I'll have to go check the 9news website. Colorado people are kind of wieners when it comes to snow, really...its true.

I had a very long conversation with the managers today about computers, equipment, and software. I explained to them what I can do for them with the proper equipment. I also convinced them that the gal I work with, Shannon, will also be needing a new computer. They agreed to a $10,000 price tag for the things we will need and they are FIRED UP about the goals we can reach..all from simply having the tools I need to get the job done. I am seeing a lot of areas in which I can make a huge impact in this company. They are in the dark ages. They see it, and they know where they need to go and they don't know how to get there.

They look at me like I am the prophecy. We talked about revamping the website, e-contracts, digital signatures, web videos, email marketing, and various other possibilities.

I love Foghorn Leghorn. That one made me smile.

Hey Jacob, I remember those days....

 

Toys from Clay.

6637 setup (filter + tubing + one of other Pete's covers)
CCV stuff
4" exhaust
Isspros (the standard 3)
Painted to match pod for the gauges

 

That'll work!!!

 

Yeah basically. The cows from the giant dairys in Ca never see any pasture time where as the smaller dairy farmers(<200 cows) in other states let their cows to pasture to let them graze. Big farmers(1500+ cows) don't let their cows out to pasture for 2 reasons 1. they'd need a huge pasture, and 2. It would be too big of a hassle to move the cows to the barns for milking.

 

I don't miss milking on the dairy farm. Miserable work that is... Where I worked there was approx. 120 head with a 12 head parlor. (6 on each side of the pit) You'd be sittin there trying to keep an eye on everything and one would take a crap and it'd splatter and get all over ya. That wasn't very fun.

Neither was getting smushed between 2 cows while I was trying to chase the bull into his pen. (they let the bull have his fun instead of using AI there)

Or the time where I tried to hop over the fence in the barn and my feet went out from under me when I landed...

Or when it was 110 outside and you were stuck in the parlor with all those stupid cows making the place even more unbearable.

I've got nothing against cows, but dang I don't miss having to deal with those suckers.

 

120 cows in a double 6 parlor ain't too bad Pete, try 350 cows in a double 8 parlor starting the night milking at 10:30 at night.

 

I got this over email and I thought it was cute. I think a lot of these apply to the Southern states too.

Arizona, Texas , Colorado , New Mexico , Wyoming , Montana , Utah , Idaho , and the rest of the Wild West are as follows:

1. Pull your pants up. You look like an idiot.

2. Turn your cap right, your head ain't crooked.

3. Let's get this straight: it's called a 'gravel road.' I drive a pickup truck because I want to. No matter how slow you drive, you're gonna get dust on your Lexus. Drive it or get out of the way.

4. They are cattle. That's why they smell like cattle. They smell like money to us. Get over it. Don't like it? I-10 & I-40 go east and west, I-17 & I-15 goes north and south. Pick one and go.

5. So you have a $60,000 car. We're impressed. We have $250,000 Combines that are driven only 3 weeks a year.

6. Every person in the Wild West waves. It's called being friendly. Try to understand the concept.

7. If that cell phone rings while a bunch of geese/pheasants/ducks/doves are comin' in during the hunts, we WILL shoot it outa your hand. You better hope you don't have it up to your ear at the time.

8. Yeah. We eat trout, salmon, deer and elk. You really want sushi and caviar? It's available at the corner bait shop.

9. The 'Opener' refers to the first day of deer season. It's a religious holiday held the closest Saturday to the first of November.

10. We open doors for women. That's applied to all women, regardless of age.

11. No, there's no 'vegetarian special' on the menu. Order steak, or you can order the Chef's Salad and pick off the 2 pounds of ham and turkey.

12. When we fill out a table, there are three main dishes: meats, vegetables, and breads. We use three spices: salt, pepper, and ketchup! Oh, yeah . . We don't care what you folks in Cincinnati call that stuff you eat . . IT AIN'T REAL CHILI!!

13. You bring 'Coke' into my house, it better be brown, wet and served over ice. You bring 'Mary Jane' into my house, she better be cute, know how to shoot, drive a truck, and have long hair.

14. College and High School Football is as important here as the Giants, the Yankees, the Mets, the Lakers and the Knicks, and a dang site more fun to watch.

15. Yeah, we have golf courses. But don't hit the water hazards - it spooks the fish.

16. Turn down that blasted car stereo! That thumpity-thump crap ain't music, anyway. We don't want to hear it anymore than we want to see your boxers! Refer back to #1!

 

LOL so there is a Blizzard in Colorado right now, so I am texting my siblings just to make sure everyone is okay.

My 16-year-old sister Holly sends me a picture message and says "Kim made me sit in sweats a sweat shirt and boots to show you how deep the snow is while lilys throwing a fit on my lap"

 

That's a good one Lisa.

All this talk about cows remind me of when I was very young on my grandparents dairy farm. I still have some memories from when i was 3-4 on that farm.