Those things defy the laws of physics

Got the adoption application from Randy at the BLM in the mail yesterday. A signature, a check for $125.00, and an envelope (complete with stamp) were all that stood between us and Grace. Sent the paperwork in today so as soon as we get the signed copy back from Randy we can set up a time for delivery from Mona. Speaking of Mona, I talked with her on Monday night and she was telling me that Grace is progressing nicely. She is now at the point where they can pick up all four of her feet without any trouble. Mona is hoping they won't have any problems getting Grace in the trailer and she'll have a nice ride up here. If I had to guess, I'd say we'll have her here at the Diamond G sometime right after Thanksgiving.

Cleo is coming along nicely. Been working a lot on the basics with her - a lot of ground work and basic riding fundimentals. Its been neat to see some of Bill Dorrance's techniques in action and some of the results they bring. Today we both saw quite a sight. We were working in the round pen when I saw the turkeys coming down between the house and barn. Cleo caught a gander at them not too long after me and they must've just seen her about that time too. So they decided to take evade by taking flight ... Now anyone who's seen a turkey fly knows it's not nearly as beautiful as an eagle and/or hawk. In fact, its like comparing a fighter jet to a C-130 lumbering down the runway for take off - you get to wondering just how that thing is gonna get off the ground. So anyway, we both stopped to watch this specticle - at first Cleo was dancing around but then curiosity just got the best of her and she just stood motionless watching them take off down the hill one by one. At one point there were about 10 turkeys in flight. Once they were down on the ground again and in the tall grass, we were back to business as usual.

Finally used up the remainder of the old sawdust and got to let the bin dry out for a few days. Since they've been predicting rain for the better part of this week, I thought I'd best get some into the bin while I had the chance. So now a little more than 1/2 of the pile is now in the bin where it'll be nice and dry and ready for winter. Took a bit longer to get it all loaded up than I'd have thought but I guess it goes quicker once you've logged more hours on the tractor and aren't worried about wrecking the bin or a run-in shed with a raised bucket.