Saturday pics, February 21, 2009

[Soapweed]

Brady opening a gate off of his horse

Reporting back

Rena looks on

Brady trying to hog the camera so Rena wouldn't be in the picture

Havin' fun

Our daughter, Sunflower, and my dad who was celebrating his 86th birthday

Peach Blossom

Longtime friends who were at the birthday party

Dad's bride and my sister

My dad on the right in 1951, when he was 28 years old

He is on the left in this photo taken the same day. I was born in this year, too.

Oil painting of a favorite horse, done on plywood by my dad

 

[leanin' H]

Thanks for inviting all of us to the party! Tell your Dad happy birthday for me. The photo of your wife shows a picture over her shoulder that sure brings back memories. The dog and the lamb hung in my grandmother's house at the ranch for lots a years. I'd get out there and give hugs and then go trolling around to see the sights. She had that picture and one of a Pony express rider switching horses that i loved to look at! She's been gone awhile but she sure left her mark. I miss her but i sure am glad to have been her grandson. Thank you for the accidental memory jogger and smile it brought! Great pictures as always. Hope the calving goes well!

 

[Shortgrass]

Nice pictures of family. Real nice picture of Carol. Happy B'day to a classy gent!!

 

[garn]

Soapweed, belated b-day greetings to your Dad, I hope he had a great day.

 

[gcreekrch]

Tell your Dad Happy Birthday from the sticks Soapweed. Thanks for sharing a special time.

 

[WyomingRancher]

Tell your Dad Happy Birthday from the sticks Soapweed. Thanks for sharing a special time.

Ditto here . Looks like we're in for a decent stretch of weather. Sure makes it nice for calving.

 

[Sundancer]

Happy Birthday, Mr. Moreland Looks like the party was a good one with lots of laughs, hugs, and memories.

 

[Faster horses]

How nice to celebrate your dad's birthday with a family gathering.
Guess it means a lot to me as I have hardly any family. If I could
change one thing about my life, that would be it.

Neat picture of your dad and his cronies and I really like the picture
of Peach.


How does Rena stand riding without a cap? The coldest place in the world is on top of a horse on a cold, windy day. She's got her hands covered, just not her head.

 

[Soapweed]

How nice to celebrate your dad's birthday with a family gathering.
Guess it means a lot to me as I have hardly any family. If I could
change one thing about my life, that would be it.

Neat picture of your dad and his cronies and I really like the picture
of Peach.


How does Rena stand riding without a cap? The coldest place in the world is on top of a horse on a cold, windy day. She's got her hands covered, just not her head.

Rena had her hood up before the day was over.

Thanks, everyone. I will pass on the birthday greetings to my dad. He's doing pretty good for being 86, and has led his life doing what he liked best--ranching. He has sure taught me a lot--sometimes showing me how to do things, and at times showing me how not to do some things. :wink: It's been a great ride.

 

[Big Muddy rancher]

Wish you Dad Happy Birthday from the whole crew up here on the Circle Y.

Say hi to Sybil for us. I hope Sandhusker isn't in to bad a humor these days. :wink:

 

[Blkbuckaroo]

I agree,real nice portraits of the family,nice post.What do the place mats say?

 

[Soapweed]

I agree,real nice portraits of the family,nice post.What do the place mats say?

They were put out by the Sandhills Cattle Association back in the 1970's. Ranchers paid a fee to have their brands put around the edges. The placemats were distributed free to local restaurants at the time.

 

[Blkbuckaroo]

I agree,real nice portraits of the family,nice post.What do the place mats say?

They were put out by the Sandhills Cattle Association back in the 1970's. Ranchers paid a fee to have their brands put around the edges. The placemats were distributed free to local restaurants at the time.

Yeah,we have the same type thing here,except on napkins,we also have a brand quilt that the local cattlewomen put together,you embroider your brand and they put it in the quilt.They are always quite beautiful and are shown at the local feed stores and fair then auctioned off in October to benefit the local FFA chapter.

 

[Big Muddy rancher]

I agree,real nice portraits of the family,nice post.What do the place mats say?

They were put out by the Sandhills Cattle Association back in the 1970's. Ranchers paid a fee to have their brands put around the edges. The placemats were distributed free to local restaurants at the time.

Yeah,we have the same type thing here,except on napkins,we also have a brand quilt that the local cattlewomen put together,you embroider your brand and they put it in the quilt.They are always quite beautiful and are shown at the local feed stores and fair then auctioned off in October to benefit the local FFA chapter.

I didn't know you could embroider. :shock:

 

[Blkbuckaroo]

They were put out by the Sandhills Cattle Association back in the 1970's. Ranchers paid a fee to have their brands put around the edges. The placemats were distributed free to local restaurants at the time.

Yeah,we have the same type thing here,except on napkins,we also have a brand quilt that the local cattlewomen put together,you embroider your brand and they put it in the quilt.They are always quite beautiful and are shown at the local feed stores and fair then auctioned off in October to benefit the local FFA chapter.

I didn't know you could embroider. :shock:

I can't.My sweetie did it,i thought about it,but decided i wanted it to look nice :wink: 8)