Thanksgiving pictures, 2011

[Soapweed]

Can't believe these bull calves are in my corral. :wink: There are six half brothers out of the same Polled Hereford sire, and their mothers are related. I still have six months
to decide whether or not to turn them out with our Angus cows.

My cowgirl daughter

Helping to gather heifer calves to cake

Come on calf, eat. Don't just make noise.

Taking my dad for a ride

It was a beautiful afternoon for a joy ride.

Heifer calves getting a pound and a half of 20 percent protein cake, and all the meadow grass they can eat

Bred heifers that are for sale

Later in the day, overlooking Goose Lake

Sun setting over Goose Lake

Great grandpa Bob

And the tables are turned

Thanksgiving dinner about ready to be served

The newest member of the family

Several animated discussions running concurrently

Greenhorn granddad

Great grandpa showing his stuff

A beard for a tool belt

 

[Faster horses]

That baby.........looks like........... A MORELAND!!!
It's already appparent! What a cutie.

 

[jodywy]

hey like those Hereford calves

 

[Soapweed]

hey like those Hereford calves

They come from the herd of a long-time family friend. We will see in due time what the F1 crosses turn out to be. :wink:

 

[BlackCattleRancher]

need some eye pigment

 

[Soapweed]

need some eye pigment

I agree. Their sire has more pigment than the calves do.

 

[gcreekrch]

Your cattle appear shiney and healthy Soapweed. I won't comment on your whitefaces as you already know my opinionated opinion about the polled kind. :wink:

Looks as though the newest Moreland made the rounds and you had a good family gathering for Thanksgiving dinner

 

[Anonymous]

Greenhorn granddad

Great grandpa showing his stuff

Two great pictures... One of the main things I always think Thanksgiving is all about- family and giving thanks for them...
And if you get stuck babysitting a couple of times, it'll all come back to you and you won't be a greenhorn anymore.... :wink:

 

[Soapweed]

Two great pictures... One of the main things I always think Thanksgiving is all about- family and giving thanks for them...
And if you get stuck babysitting a couple of times, it'll all come back to you and you won't be a greenhorn anymore.... :wink:

Thanks, Oldtimer, but that babysitting project is just plain a scary thought. I am somewhat embarrassed and somewhat proud, but having a wonderful wife
who had a wonderful mother and two wonderful sisters, and myself having a wonderful mother and three wonderful sisters, I somehow was able to be a father
to three wonderful children without ever having to change a single diaper. At this ripe old age of sixty it's sure too late to start now. :roll: :wink:

 

[Faster horses]

Two great pictures... One of the main things I always think Thanksgiving is all about- family and giving thanks for them...
And if you get stuck babysitting a couple of times, it'll all come back to you and you won't be a greenhorn anymore.... :wink:

Thanks, Oldtimer, but that babysitting project is just plain a scary thought. I am somewhat embarrassed and somewhat proud, but having a wonderful wife
who had a wonderful mother and two wonderful sisters, and myself having a wonderful mother and three wonderful sisters, I somehow was able to be a father
to three wonderful children without ever having to change a single diaper. At this ripe old age of sixty it's sure too late to start now. :roll: :wink:

Oh, Soap, it's never too late.
And you can teach an old dog new tricks.
Just think of it as another adventure... :wink: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Justin]

Herefords on the Spearhead, never thought i'd see the day :? :wink:

 

[nmhighdesert]

Two great pictures... One of the main things I always think Thanksgiving is all about- family and giving thanks for them...
And if you get stuck babysitting a couple of times, it'll all come back to you and you won't be a greenhorn anymore.... :wink:

Thanks, Oldtimer, but that babysitting project is just plain a scary thought. I am somewhat embarrassed and somewhat proud, but having a wonderful wife who had a wonderful mother and two wonderful sisters, and myself having a wonderful mother and three wonderful sisters, I somehow was able to be a father to three wonderful children without ever having to change a single diaper. At this ripe old age of sixty it's sure too late to start now. :roll: :wink:

Oh, Soap, it's never too late.
And you can teach an old dog new tricks.
Just think of it as another adventure... :wink: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Soap, looks like a perfect holiday, with all the family around. And I'm with you on its too late to learn a new trick now I like them about 3 yrs old they can tag along and talk to you.
I hope all you northern folks have a mild winter.

 

[TexasBred]

Cherrish the times you have with those older gentlemen and always great to see the "next generation". :wink:

 

[katrina]

Herefords!!! You really are going to the dark side!! Great pictures anyways soap..

 

[DustDevil]

Pic. #11
I wish I could hear the wisdom and stories of a lifetime of experience -stored up behind those eyes.
Pic#15,16,17
Good to see a new generation set to carry on. Lord willing -and I'll bet He is- she'll have stories of a lifetime growing up, living, playin' and workin' around the Spearhead.

 

[Nicky]

I somehow missed the fact that you'd become a grandpa! So Congratulations!!!

 

[roger dodger]

Soap, I disagree with Katrina. I think you have seen the light!! The Polled Hereford bulls should make some mighty fine baldy calves. Glad to see an open mind. Will check at bull bash to see how they are growing. Looks like you had a wonderful thanksgiving, sure was a nice day.