Lazy River & Firelight

I woke at 6:30 to the high-pitched whine of a mosquito. Taking a swat at Sheldon’s back, I thought I’d nailed it—turns out it was only a mole. LOL. Back to sleep I went, until 8:30—a rare sleep-in these days. Coffee served in bed was my peace offering once I finally got up, delivered just as Roxy texted to reschedule our evening plans.

Last night we’d promised bales for delivery this morning, so after his porridge, Sheldon hooked up the dump trailer, loaded five, and we headed off with Harley in tow. B met us near the rodeo grounds to show where to drop them, and we even got to meet the sweet little filly, Peaches. 

Groceries were grabbed on the way home as well as trash tossed out, and soon it was lunchtime. I gathered more tomatoes—finally scoring the first big beefsteak of the season—while Sheldon disappeared for his much-loved nap in Big Brown, and I tucked into today’s blog post.

shoe shopping 

By mid-afternoon, B was back to soak the feed, and soon the five of us (dogs included) were river-bound again. At 26°C with clouds and occasional breaks of sun, it was busier than yesterday—fishermen, floaters, and no fewer than 15 rigs drifting by in the time we were there. Naturally, Sheldon did his signature floats before we packed up and headed home at 4:30.

floater sets off

S really wants Har to float with him but I suggested we get her used to a life vest a bit at a time and maybe there will be a day she goes

Back at the ranch, dogs were fed, B rushed off to look after her friends’ horses, and Sheldon hopped in the hot tub while I cooked up a creamy chicken-and-veggie feast. B returned just in time to join us before heading back out for evening chores.

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The western skies looked threatening most of the day, and sure enough, a quick rain shower swept through around 7. Just enough to settle the dust for us, while hail pelted the city (thankfully missed here). Once it cleared, Sheldon got a fire going at B’s request, and the evening melted into one of those easy, glowing firelight nights. B and Sheldon ended it with apple pie and ice cream by the flames, while I slipped inside with my book. B and Cooper set off for home before 11, already plotting an ATV ride for tomorrow.

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