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Winter Weekend Camp 2019
It was once again time for a Camp Kimmie and Grandad – Winter Style this time!
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The Dog Days of Summer
While there are many things that need to be taken care on the ranch, it is simply too hot outside. I guess you could say we are in the maintenance state – mowing the grass around the house and tending the small garden early in the morning. Our list of things to do is growing…
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Happy 2nd Anniversary!
Happy anniversary! Today is our second anniversary as land owners. It has been an exciting two years and we have many plans for the upcoming year. We are continuing to attend local workshops and training sessions on raising cattle and improving forage. We have purchased our own five black Brangus heifers. Brangus are a cross…
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Tying up the Loose Ends
With the house built and our furniture and belongings in it, it was time to type up the loose ends on our homestead. The first major project for our new house was to build a porch across the front of the house and a small porch at the backdoor. From the very beginning Charlie…
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Don’t Fence Me…Out!
When we first purchased the property, there were two fenced sections which I like to call the “Back 50” and the “Lower 25.” Having a small herd of cattle on the “Lower 25” (which is where the trailer is) was entertaining until the cows became too familiar with us, the trailer and deck, and our…
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Cinco de Moo-yo
We celebrated Cinco de Mayo weekend in the country and it was muy bien. No big fiesta- just mainly siestas and relaxing. The Sam Houston statue on I-45 symbolizes to us that we are leaving Houston aka The Big City and headed into The Country since our turn off the freeway to Lovelady is right…
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Spring Is In The Air
Since almost a month has passed since our last trip to the property, we knew this would be a work trip. However, that was fine since the weather was so beautiful that it made you want to be outside! Charlie began by taking the weed eater to the gate area by the road.…
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Finding the Winding Road
Enjoy the view down the winding road to find our country road.
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February Findings
Charlie and I traveled to the country in February after being away for almost a month! We flew in from Washington DC on Friday from a business trip and made a straight shot to the country on Saturday! Danielle, Raya and I drove over to College Station for a baby shower for…
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Welcome to the Cows
Football season had a definite impact on the amount of time that we were having to spend on the property. After a Friday night game, I suggested that we make a flying trip to “the country” on Saturday and have our first overnight stay. We were able to make it up to spend the night…
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