More Crazy Weather

There are times that our ranch name just fits and this weather is one of those times.  Today's high is to be around 79 degrees.  BEAUTIFUL!!  The lawn is mowed, the animals are happy, flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, and the birds are singing.  Tomorrow is another story---the predicted high is 54 degrees!  Here we go again.  We are greatful that we will be getting some rain with the temperature drop.  No snow but the weatherman said high winds and hail are possible.

The one thing about a ranch is that there is always something to do, no matter what the weather brings.  Nice weather brings outside chores and plenty of them, but when Mother Nature gets busy there is plenty to do on the inside too.

We visited Caddo Lake in far east Texas over spring break.  We stayed in the town of Uncertain. Yes, that is the name of the town and not a typo.  We relaxed, toured the lake on the last wooden steam-powered paddle boat, played all kinds of games, canoed, geocached, and just generally recharged ourselves.  Caddo Lake is beautiful and I highly recommend it. It is close to Jefferson where all the antique shops are located.  We took a day just to stroll around and look at all the pretties.

Ray is still working hard at our church which limits the hours and energy he has to get things done at home.  On top of it all, Chris and he are fixing up a 1962 Corvair convertible.  This will be Chris' permanent car, but Chris just informed Dad that he would like to use it for prom---on May 4th---less than a month away.  It may require a miracle to get it done.

Nina works at Slay Memorial Funeral Center and Aubrey Florist.  She is working more and loving it.  She has worked on the floral side for a while, but is now being trained on the funeral home side. 

Well, remember to enjoy your family and friends, laugh alot, and thank God for your blessings! We hope everyone is staying safe and sound with all these wild weather patterns.

Crazy Weather at the Circle Crazy S Ranch

The weather this winter has been absolutely bonkers!!  The entire winter had major swings, 80 degrees one day, 40 the next, snow one day and rain the next.

Ray Roberts Lake in the background.

It sure is cold out here!!

It has been a dry winter but we have had worse.  We just wish the temperature could make up it's mind.  

You looking at me?

Spring seems to be here.  Things are starting to bud. Our Narcissus (or Paper Whites) are really blooming and smelling great!

Lining both sides of our front walk.

But no matter what, our indoor animals are always comfy!

Lucy (left) and Bootsie (right)

Katie

We hope this spring finds you healthy and happy no matter what the weather!

First day of school!

Well not much happening on the ranch.  It has been hot and dry.  We had to get rid of some livestock because it is just too expensive feed them all.  We are down to 1 cow, 1 calf, and the neighbor's horse.  Hopefully we will start getting some rain so we can get some more cattle.

The boys started back to school today.  Chris begins his junior year with some hard classes ahead of him.  Andy returns to college.  He hopes to finish up junior college by next summer and attend a university in the following fall.

NEW CALF!!!

Well we have a new calf on the ranch!  We will try to get pictures soon.

BRRR!!!

Well old man winter arrived last night with falling temps and major winds.  It is in the 30s now, but thankfully the wind has calmed down. Tonight's low is forecast to reach the 20s. We received some much needed rain on Monday & Tuesday. The stock tanks and lakes are still down so we could use more precipitation.  Well time to get the show on the road.  Hope your New Year is going well.

Ringing in the New Year

We rang in the new year with family and friends and are looking forward to a great year!  The weather is mild for this time of year, but the forecast says that in 2 weeks that is going to change. We wish everyone a great 2012 and may God's blessings pour down on you.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

from our house to yours!

Confusing Weather!

The weather has been crazy lately.  One day we are in short sleeves, the next we are in winter coats, and then the next we are back into short sleeves and shorts!  We are just praying for RAIN!!  We need it desperately no matter the temperature.  We had to get rid of our horse and sell most of the cattle.  Can't afford to feed them because hay prices have gone up so much.  Other than that not much happening.

HOT!!!!!

Can you say HOT!!! We have had triple digits and no rain for too long now.  The pastures are brown and we have to buy hay for the animals.  We got into one of our vehicles after it was park at our church all day.  The thermometer read 121 degrees, but cooled down to 115 degrees on the mile ride home!!!! Please God we need rain and lower temps!

Damage

Well, upon walking the property we found one more tree down, one HUGE limb that miraculously missed landing on our aluminum boat, and another LARGE limb that didn't miss the back of our "barn" (the building we use to hold our tractors). More storms last night produce no new damage, thank God. 


The roof guy came out today and said that our house roof has some hail damage, but not enough for the insurance to cover, and the barn roof may meet or slightly exceed our insurance deductible.  So, he is going to write up a quote and let us know.  The next decision is whether it is worth turning into the insurance company or not.