Farm weary, the fair, the moves

Mama and I worked only a couple hours on the farm before we headed home on Saturday. For some reason we were both pretty worn out. It had been a very productive time in Decatur and we actually got to see some rain while we were there – mostly as we traveled back from Costco in Grapevine. That was not goods timing for Mama but anytime it rains here is good timing.


Mama got the trailer license so we could legally use it for the move this week and I got to spend about two hours with my new boss. There were several positive outcomes but the most relevant to Mama and all concerned is that I will work one week per month out of the office in Decatur – at least until we are moved into that office. Right now the focus is staffing the office for increased drilling activity in that area. My position will not come there until next year, but it will be relocated to that office eventually. (The only caveat is what to do for Chase as we are gone during that week since we will not have Grandma and Grandpa to fill in for his required transportation.)

Mama, Victoria, Chase and I went to the Fair this morning. We were particularly interested in seeing the miniature Hereford show. I am very interested in starting with mimi cattle although Grandpa is not sold on the idea yet. In the long run I think we will be as well off if not better off by raising the mini’s. Mama and I talked with several people and found where the main supplier is here in Texas, for both stock and show quality Herefords. From there we will branch out to the other breeds as we gather information before starting our herd.

It was fun to have a six and eight year old tell us about their heifers. One was named “Salty” and the other was named “Ice Man”. The little girl actually showed twice while we were watching. Mama and I got to pet the two show heifers and talk about how long the family had had them, how they were to work with, and special needs relevant to their size, etc. We had a great time even though both Chase and I had to get to work after only a couple hours there. The really great part was that we got in free.

The main focus of the next few days is packing up Grandma and Grandpa and planning their move. In conjunction with those activities we will be packing and planning our own move to the house they are vacating. Our new address will be: 4219 Jenny Amarillo, TX 79106. I will have to make all the changes required for Texas, our insurance, our creditors, etc. The unfortunate part is that I may have to do it all over again in less than a year.

Only God knows at this point.