Welcome, zlp. Always good to have new voices in the conversations.
shortgrass, quite a few from west central SD have relocated to that area, too, and seem to like it, not only for the better jobs. For some, being closer to mountains probably is a big pull, too. Good story re. the 'streaker'!
When we were having fog morning after morning, we took comfort in the fact that is good for the cedar trees. They may be 'trash' in some neighborhoods, but here, most any tree that lives is a blessing. Pretty good shelter for cattle in rough country.
Calving hiefers is intense here, with ten yesterday, 17 overnight, and still coming fast. Our two man crew probably is getting a little worn out. They have to put some further out into windbreaks and off the creek bottom!!Yesterday, we did have a nice warm day which opened up some grass, and even made a few bare spots, with sun this morning to hopefull dry off the surface on the hig spots.All the hard, cold, wet work is easier when there is some good moisture causing it!
mrj