Kathie in Thorp
Well-known member
Hi, CTB folks. I do check in to see what you have to say now and then, but w/out cattle, I don't have much to contribute. I do miss the cattle -- hugely -- but they are well-taken care of nearby and I can pretty much have as much interaction as I want to with them. I choose to have little, as that wound is still pretty sore for me.
In the interim . . . RETIREMENT IS NOT OVER-RATED! Do not do monthly or frequent adventures to exotic places or anywhere else. Visited Hawaii for 10 days in Feb.; going to take a couple of days later in the month for deep-sea fishing out of Westport. The travel trailer has not yet been broke to lead by Ruby, as we can't seem to figure out where WE would like to go! Garden did so-so this year, despite good care -- but we had a really hot and dry Summer after a late Spring. That said, did do some canning and alot of freezing of fruit and veggies; some will be for winter projects. Will buy both elk and deer tags, to see if something wanders in front of me. Leased out our pasture and handling facilities for neighbor's bulls during the winter and his pairs over the spring/summer. Raising one steer here for us.
I've thought about getting a part-time job -- maybe 10-20 hrs. a week -- just for some extra spending money -- but then ... "which 2 or 3 days of the week do I want to give up 5 hours?" So far, none! I might find something volunteer that appeals to me. I don't miss the daily drive to town, and try to limit that to once a week, because I prefer not to go there.
Weather is cooling off -- might actually turn on the heat stove later today. 3 layers of clothing is enough. LOL! We remain in pretty good health, and would like it to stay that way. Hope all of you are well, have had a good summer, are ready for winter, and all that. I keep up with some of you on FB, but not all.
Love all ya'all! Kathie
In the interim . . . RETIREMENT IS NOT OVER-RATED! Do not do monthly or frequent adventures to exotic places or anywhere else. Visited Hawaii for 10 days in Feb.; going to take a couple of days later in the month for deep-sea fishing out of Westport. The travel trailer has not yet been broke to lead by Ruby, as we can't seem to figure out where WE would like to go! Garden did so-so this year, despite good care -- but we had a really hot and dry Summer after a late Spring. That said, did do some canning and alot of freezing of fruit and veggies; some will be for winter projects. Will buy both elk and deer tags, to see if something wanders in front of me. Leased out our pasture and handling facilities for neighbor's bulls during the winter and his pairs over the spring/summer. Raising one steer here for us.
I've thought about getting a part-time job -- maybe 10-20 hrs. a week -- just for some extra spending money -- but then ... "which 2 or 3 days of the week do I want to give up 5 hours?" So far, none! I might find something volunteer that appeals to me. I don't miss the daily drive to town, and try to limit that to once a week, because I prefer not to go there.
Weather is cooling off -- might actually turn on the heat stove later today. 3 layers of clothing is enough. LOL! We remain in pretty good health, and would like it to stay that way. Hope all of you are well, have had a good summer, are ready for winter, and all that. I keep up with some of you on FB, but not all.
Love all ya'all! Kathie
