Soapweed
Well-known member
Pioneers from 1969
Gathering cattle to brand calves
One more drink for the road
Head 'em up, move 'em out.
They are in the corral, so now the cows are sorted away from the calves.
Plenty of help arrived.
Cows and kids. Disclaimer: These are not all my grandkids.
Other friends also arrived.
We are happy with the Cow Country calf table.
The pushing crew did a fine job.
Black helicopter scouting us out.
Our night calver is pretty much done, since calving has really slowed down and the weather has become more mild. He has his horses loaded, and is packed and ready to hit the road. Here he is taking one last break, before seeking greener pastures.
Explanation of big event on Monday, April 11, 2016--the dedication of a new highway sign historical marker on Highway 83, near the Brownlee turn-off south of Valentine, Nebraska
Big crowd on hand
Speaker whose ancestors lived in the DeWitty community
Another speaker with ties to the area.
Stu Magnuson, whose book about Highway 83 sparked the idea
Photographers were in abundance.
It was a great day in the neighborhood.
Local area rancher
Cool cake for the occasion
Upcoming event to be held in Thedford, NE on Sunday, May 1, 2016
Pond at dusk