Members Darren8306 Posted January 13 Members Report Posted January 13 The young man who was trying to beat me, did so. Hard. His first attempt at that strava mile, he was 30 seconds slower than me. Now, he has reached almost 2 minutes faster than me. For the non-runners out there, that means I'll have to cut a BUNCH of weight, or make my legs a decade or three younger...not sure which approach makes most sense to me yet. Seriously though, I couldn't be happier. Watched the kid grow up next door, and take up athletics in his late 20s. Started running because I hectored him into it. I don't have a lot of hope, but I mean to go try it later today, and if it's warm enough, I'll drop a layer before starting it. Wish me luck! (pic is my little Ethyl, looking at the start/finish line on Range Lake) Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted January 13 Author CFM Report Posted January 13 5 hours ago, Darren8306 said: The young man who was trying to beat me, did so. Hard. His first attempt at that strava mile, he was 30 seconds slower than me. Now, he has reached almost 2 minutes faster than me. For the non-runners out there, that means I'll have to cut a BUNCH of weight, or make my legs a decade or three younger...not sure which approach makes most sense to me yet. Seriously though, I couldn't be happier. Watched the kid grow up next door, and take up athletics in his late 20s. Started running because I hectored him into it. I don't have a lot of hope, but I mean to go try it later today, and if it's warm enough, I'll drop a layer before starting it. Wish me luck! (pic is my little Ethyl, looking at the start/finish line on Range Lake) LOL, now you have a new years goal, good luck!!🙂 Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Sheilajeanne Posted Wednesday at 04:46 AM Members Report Posted Wednesday at 04:46 AM LOL, Chuck! Rocky mountain oysters are something I'd like to try if I ever get the chance. Many farmers I know here in Ontario castrate their own piglets, but with more sanitary methods than the shepherds! They also dock the tails and remove the canine teeth (tusks) from the male piglets. Bull calves are castrated at just a few days old, using elastic bands. You don't survive as a farmer if you're calling the vet out for every little thing. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted Wednesday at 11:27 AM Author CFM Report Posted Wednesday at 11:27 AM 6 hours ago, Sheilajeanne said: LOL, Chuck! Rocky mountain oysters are something I'd like to try if I ever get the chance. Many farmers I know here in Ontario castrate their own piglets, but with more sanitary methods than the shepherds! They also dock the tails and remove the canine teeth (tusks) from the male piglets. Bull calves are castrated at just a few days old, using elastic bands. You don't survive as a farmer if you're calling the vet out for every little thing. It was considered the most sanitary method for sheep at the time and has been used successfully for far longer than modern methods. We used to help with calving and docking just to get a bucket of fresh oysters lol Young and fresh from calves are the best, but sheep are good too. Man, branding is a chore every young kid should help with at least once in their life. Plenty of dirt, crap, and bruises to go around lol, it's hard work but teaches a lot about community and family. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Sheilajeanne Posted Wednesday at 02:53 PM Members Report Posted Wednesday at 02:53 PM (edited) I have to say I'm glad branding isn't a thing here in Ontario, because we don't have open range the way they do in your neck of the woods! Most farm animals are ear tagged instead. Mind you, I wouldn't want to be the guy doing the tagging in THIS picture! It never fails to amaze me that tourists sometimes try to get close enough to pet these massive beasts! Edited Wednesday at 02:58 PM by Sheilajeanne Quote
Members Darren8306 Posted Wednesday at 03:27 PM Members Report Posted Wednesday at 03:27 PM I've gotten quite close, but I use a long lens to close the last bit of distance. And often use a steel armor made by Ford. oops - meant to add - these are from the Mackenzie herd. I get to drive by every time I go south. Quote
Members Sheilajeanne Posted Wednesday at 05:13 PM Members Report Posted Wednesday at 05:13 PM (edited) LOL - wise man! Your photo clearly shows why the calves are often called 'red dogs'. Are these wood bison, or the regular plains bison? Edited Wednesday at 05:15 PM by Sheilajeanne Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted Thursday at 11:27 AM Author CFM Report Posted Thursday at 11:27 AM 19 hours ago, Darren8306 said: I've gotten quite close, but I use a long lens to close the last bit of distance. And often use a steel armor made by Ford. oops - meant to add - these are from the Mackenzie herd. I get to drive by every time I go south. Beautiful animals!! Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Handstitched Posted Thursday at 01:02 PM Members Report Posted Thursday at 01:02 PM That's quite a beast, I wouldn't want to p**s him off. I thought crutching sheep was hard enough 😕 When we had sheep , only around 3 dozen, we used 'elastricators' to castrate the lambs, they look like rubber fruit loops , Stretched out to go over their ' bits' to fall off later. HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
Members Sheilajeanne Posted Thursday at 02:37 PM Members Report Posted Thursday at 02:37 PM (edited) Yes, calves are often castrated that way, too. Edited Thursday at 04:23 PM by Sheilajeanne Quote
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