Fair Time

Like home made apple pie, fair time reminds us of our youth and good old fashion American fun. For my grandsons it is the accumulation of months of work with a calve that does not always want to cooperate. Both boys did exceptionally well showing and receiving purples with their market steers, Taylen even receive all around Reserved Grand Champion. Not only did the boys have the right stuff in the market beef category, they both received  purples in showmanship. Congratulations!

Feeding Time For The Club Members

Judge Checking Out Jarret's Steer

Taylen Reserved Grand Champion
Kari Gould Grand Champion

I have been becoming more adventurous and maybe a little bit more crazy. Yes, I have bought myself a black demon. A 4-wheeling ATV with power that I have only started to tap into. I bought it from my friend Dan who must have had second thoughts since he has called every few days to make sure I haven't killed myself yet. It is quite liberating having the wind blow through my hair as I tear down the trail roads around my place. I have taken my rightful spot in our community along side the other motorcyclists and 4-wheelers. I asked Jessamyn, "do I need to get a helmet?" She just laughed out loud.

Black Demon

Julie Brockish

I had a pleasant and unexpected visit from an old friend who stopped through Alliance on her way to Rapid City. Her mother, sister and niece were with her and put up with our nonstop chatter. Both of us trying to catch up on our lives for over the last ten years at our local Dairy Queen. For you see, she and her husband Ted have been working in Dhahran, Ash Sharqiyah a part of Saudi Arabia. It was great to see you Julie, even for such a short time!


Also, I had a overnight visit from my brother-in-law James. The man is on a mission to visit all his immediate families. He took me out for supper last night and we watched some of the Olympics on TV. Today he helped do some ladder work and cleaned all my light fixtures of bugs and dirt so I wouldn't have to climb a ladder. THANKS SO MUCH!


It has been another busy week and I am gearing up for the busy August ahead.