Weekly Twitterings From the Ranch

the family is on their way to rapid city to pick up generators. they think they may be w/out power for 10 days. #
there is no need2 lose 3k worth of meat due to the outage. lol. thinking good thoughts for the linemen out there working in the mess. #
the electric company said three counties are w/out power and they have no idea how long. but at least another couple days. #
RT @Gingersnap13: Just ground worked pony. Its gonna be a long spring./ didn't go well? #
Waiting on a client to bring me a horse for a one month tune-up. #
RT @PBHoss: Collected 4 gallons of sweet hot wort. And burned my hands retrieving the hose clamp I dropped into the kettle./ wtg #
major headache. think it is allergies. been taking my prescription meds, but still am sneezing. icky. #
zach is feeding hay and we have a new calf. nothing like having a cow calve 3 months early. i guess she's on her own schedule. #
America's Agricultural Angst: #ag #farming #ranching #food #
just read "why i regret voting for Obama": thanks @mbrinkerhoff #
Let's try this link: for why i regret voting for obama. #
The war against suburbia: #
i am well aware he did. but i figure if it can't be them then it needs to be him! #
OT who knew? #
Freakin' first down! #
Seiousli bad officiating. Bad refs! Bad! #
RT @featherchick: via @wondroushippo #dirtyfootballterms @bokeen: @wondroushippo: One more. "They got the penetration down low." – Aikman #
I mean seriously. I can't spell on my phone! #
That was NOT a catch! #
RT @lopps_1999: @pheasantphun where are you Dave? @teamhuntress Jane?/ inquiring minds need to know! Or maybe we're just worried! #
RT @WeekendCowgirl: @thesdcowgirl whats the score?/ 31 – 28 Saints. Final. Refs gave them OT. #
RT @agchick: Well hello Mr Paisley…can I get you a drink? @farmerspice http://tweetphoto.com/9536891 /i heart him #
RT @M7Laurie: The absolute best charity for #Haiti we can offer is to adopt a child. Just need to know where to start. #
RT @katpinke: 2know disappointment & heartache is 2b a Vikings fan./ at least they're in a good position 4nxt yr. so long as Favre's back. #
one less cat to eat my 2011 foals. yay! #
looking for a webcam, but know nothing about them. what do i look for? #
webcam, webcam webcam…what to get, what to get! #
explain 2me, why a person will pay $650-900 for 30 days riding on their horse; but won't pay $1000 for a colt with 60 rides that i raised? #
morning tweeters! #
Don't forget- we're having horse industry 101right here! #
and the ice storm power outages continue: #
the news on the power outagae @ home is BAD. colder temps coming & they're saying a week- 10 days before power is back! #
heading out to saddle my first horse of the day! be back later! #
RT @Skinnyhorse: More Horses Face Abandonment In Wake Of Economy http://snipurl.com/u6on1 / can't get the link to work. #
Officially out of water now. The generators at thr #
Officially out of water at home now. The generators at the treatment plant faled and ot could be a week or more before that's fixed. #
Officially out of water at home now. The generators at the treatment plant faled and ot could be a week or more before that's fixed #
Had sushi for lunch went to the feed store and now back to riding. Bat #
Had sushi for lunch went to the feed store and now back to riding. Barn helper comes this afternoon. #
The visitor I found in one of my stalls. Fat little lizard. http://tweetphoto.com/9595679 #
RT @WeekendCowgirl: @rushridge Eat some good Mexican food for me!/ me too! me too! #
poll shows growing fears on healthcare overhaul: #
the rez is w/out drinking water due 2a clogged fuel filter. flooded the basement. means cousin earp is busy #
and 24 was great tonight. now it's time to think about bed, since i have a stud colt that gets to have a minor surgery in the morning! #
night tweeters. i'm off to see the wonderful doctor in the morning- well my stud colt is! #
morning twitterland. having a cup of coffee and then i'll feed, fill a couple hay bags, and take my pony and a client horse to the vet! #
i'm off the tweet deck. switching to uber twitter. time to head west to the vet clinic! #
249675 miles on my truck this morning! #
RT @kidell: I met someone yesterday who is physically, drink-it-and-die, allergic to coffee. *shuddering at the horror*/ omg #
I now have a lovely gelding #
Waiting on blood work for the sickly horse. #
On our way home… #
having some tamales for lunch. then maybe a nap. my head is killing me. stupid allergies. #
No nap. I really haven't got time. #
Talked2 Zach this afternoon. Calf is doing good. Going2 put it w/mama. They think they'll b another 2 days w/out water. No tellin on lights. #
RT @TenaBastian: I am feeling very smart AND pretty today so follow me! RT pls #
#horsemanship tip of the day. If your horse disresprcts u on the ground chances are they are that way under saddle #
Im amazed at how people should be fearful of their horses yet they are ignorant of the danger. How they don't end up hurt is amazing. #
more on the power outage today: #
don't forget we're going to study the horse industry. anyone that's interested in guest blogging, please let me know! #
with 6000 light poles down, & an average replacement time of 2.5 hrs per pole, they're looking at 2 wks before power is completely restored. #
RT @vestacaro: RT @CactusCreek: searching for brussel sprout recipes…. any suggestions?? steam w/salt, pepper & butter glaze w/maple syrup #
time for a beer (Shiner Bock), yoga pants, a sweatshirt and some Idol. I am so tired from running. all. day. #
idol was great. #
RT @DanielleMHayes: worked enough for the day now I am cuddling with sweet little boy, this moment is proof it rocks being a mom/ good for u #
Zach cleaned out my hen house, and put in fresh hay for them. He even cleaned out the snow! I am so lucky! #
RT @MegRaeB: I’m not sure if I’ll ever be able to look monkey bread in the eye again. It just had it’s way with me…I feel dirty./ love it! #
daddy has to go to Kuala Lampur Maylasia this week. Doesn't that sound like fun? #
the storm is still wreaking havoc: #
RT @mtngirlDRR: I'm hoping someone can help. Went out to check the flock and one of my chickens is ill. Anyone know chickens? #
night twitterland! i am soooooooo tired! #
morning twitterland! had an advocare spark this morning. now eating breakfast and ready to work my fingers to the bone before this rain hits #
still no water at home. may have it fixed by Fri. they're operating on a 40yo water intake system- whose life span is really 25yrs. #
wordpress is making me angry this morning. i cnt figure out why part of my blog is formatted w/tiny text and the rest is as it should b #
Have had two good rides this morning so far and now the hoof trimmer is here. 🙂 #
tamales and salsa for lunch. yummy! #
i could eat salsa by the cup-full #
#WW friends @tenabastian @ntnslykrazy @mtngirlDRR @besthorsegifts @lansterman @SpiritofHorse @DXQuarterHorses @M7Laurie @CowgirlConf #
more #ww friends: @vestacaro @rushridge @M7Laurie @DarleyNewman @PheasantPhun @Gingersnap13 @CowgirlOasis @Heidiwriter @Equitrekking #
lunch is over. gotta ride a pretty stud, then move a freshly gelded horse out for a few minutes! #
more on the storm damage: #
RT @lansterman: RT @TenaBastian: Big brother is watching. Tax peeps are following us as we speak./ isn't that exciting? #
I love the smell of horse sweat! #
The mini donkey, Quatro, just brayed because he lost track of his buddy, my hs and college rodeo horse, Zero! #
The mini donkey, Quatro, just brayed because he lost track of his buddy, my hs and college rodeo horse, zer #
Getting dark here. Looks like rain any second. Cooling out my stud; then moving out my freshly cut gelding. Hoping 2 finish before the rain! #
Quatro the mini donkey…sooooo cute! http://tweetphoto.com/9739061 #
RT @DanielleMHayes: I could really channel my redneck side and they will never sell a house, the goats now will live on my deck/ luv it! #
Don't forget to read up on the state of the horse industry: #
time to watch Idol. then we can watch biggest loser. no state of the union address for me. #
would it be bad to drink a vodka sprite while i watch idol? i am too worn out to run tonight. #
just lit a fire in the fireplace. miss those. no fireplace at home. #
zach has power!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #
moreau grand, you rock!!!!!!!!! best cooperative in the nation!!!!!! #
power is on at the ranch. woot! woot! #
RT @COasis: Barry's State? Confused, me thinks… #
they just found a 16yr old girl alive in the earthquake rubble in haiti. how cool is that? #
heading out to feed for the fourth time today. so ready for my round bales! #
just tried some pearl vodka my client bought for me. it is awesome! i might have a new favorite! #
RT @PheasantPhun: RT @MissAmericaLIVE: Miss South Dakota speaks about the importance of getting involved in govenment locally/ good for her #
lovin' the fact that at 10pm in January I can stroll outside in flip flops. awe yeah! #
night twitterland. this cowgirl is sleepy! time for bed. #
hey twitterland! #
RT @madalynward: Horse Health Care: Did You Know Muddy Hooves Can Be Healthy? / yes i actually did! great post! #
Don't forget to read my series about the state of the horse industry: #
raining here today. going to feed and then i may possibly go back to bed! #
this makes me never want to fly again. seriously pisses me off: #
and the scanners are bad for your health. awesome #
RT @UBetcha_Apparel: via@BeefCouncil: "cattle farmers maintain green space & wildlife refuge (some people) don't seem to notice" #ncba10 #
i have a tylenol pm hangover. #
2 degrees at home and 56 here. people here think 56 is cold. it's a heat wave by comparison! #
RT @UBetcha_Apparel: @nycUlla Yet you make blanket statements that grass fed is the ONLY way to produce safe meat. Not true./ agree w/u jen #
heading out to help daddy put up hotwire. gotta finish before the majority of the storm hits! #
Raining raining raining! #
who are these people? #
i need lunch. then i need a nap. or something. rainy on the window makes me lonely… #
what do i want for lunch? #
RT @NeighSayers: "If ya see your stirrups clankin' together above yer saddle horn,…you're pretty much bucked off"- Dave Stamey #
RT @MegRaeB: I LOVE that Temple Grandin calls out the #HSUS in her new book. Ouch!/ yeah, baby! #
thunder, thunder, thunder. i really do not like thunderstorms. i'd rather be in a blizzard w/no heat than a thunderstorm. 🙁 #
lightning outside the window. #
really raining and windy now. the front is moving through. #
sometimes rain days are good when you're as busy as me, but i would rather be horseback truth be told. #
adding my new followers. thanks everyone. i guess y'all think i rock. or somethin'! #
writing part two of my horse industry series. time to talk about the black market for horse meat. #
RT @MegRaeB: @thesdcowgirl that's true! But 1 can hope!/ i think there r probably some of the less radical ppl that want 2do the rt thing. #
RT @CowgirlLawyer: We had 4 baby lambs born today! That is 9 in 3 days!/ oh fun! #
SD Farm Bureau: #
they canceled the barrel race in Oklahoma this weekend. dammit. #
i am now going to try to sleep. it's cloudy, raining, and otherwise depressing outside. #
i was having a great nap until this huge crack of thunder awoke me. it is raining cats and dogs outside! need to feed my ponies again. ick! #
i managed to pack for a 3 mo trip to texas and not bring a single piece of rain-gear. #imsoblond #
rain, rain go away. come again some other day. my pastures are flooded; my arena is a swamp. you've already canceled 2 barrel races. #
more thunder. more lightning #
i guess i should head out and feed while i still have lights so i can see what the fey i'm doing! #
someone motivate me please. #
ok. i'm doing it. heading out to feed hay and grain in the rain. cuz baby, i'm a cowgirl! #
At texas roadhouse with the 'rents. Dad leaves for Maylasia tomorrow. #
RT @CowgirlConf: New Post from Cowgirl Confidential 1,000 Facebook Fans http://www.cowgirlconfidential.com/?p=165 you go girl #
Just asked the waiter if he'd think I was high maintence if I asked 4 a lemmon. He says ur high maint! And then brings me a whole lemmon! #
RT @agchick: Enjoying a dirty martini at The Loft while supporting Republican candidate for IL Treasurer Dan Rutherford #blono /jealous #
http://twitvid.com/683B1 RT @m7laurie A video about a trip to the Mailbox & our beautiful Rocky Mtns! #
RT @CowgirlLawyer: @thesdcowgirl I love it. I should've found me a Texan man/ naw just any man that treats you like a goddess is best! #
have some really good comments and discussion going on here: #
for some reason my blog format is all screwed up in chrome. this just happened today. i don't know what happened! #
did you know that sometimes horses are sacrificed in Santeria? #
according to wikipedia the top 8 horse meat consuming countries consume 4.7 million horses each year #
chrome hates me and my blog tonight. it won't show the formatting right. #
Watching csi. Then Burn Notice. #
New plan. Stupid dvr didn't record Csi. Watching Leverage. #
RT @shaunhaney: Eating at the Brazilian steak house. I love beef. #ncba10 http://tweetphoto.com/9857490 / those are soooo good! #
burn notice just keeps getting better! #
this girl is tired. my neck is hurting for some reason. #
the water is back on at the ranch! still have folks around the area out of power; but the water is back up and running. no pun intended! #
not only is my arena washed away, but the pastures and stalls are all flooded. it's a mess out there. bet i don't ride again until tuesday. #
morning tweeters! #
still raining here this morning. chance of rain is 100% today. yesterday they said 60%. #
I'm Spinning some happiness today! #
#FF Friends: @infohorse @spiritofhorse @ranchwife4life @4everequine @besthorsegifts @camerontilbury @teamhuntress @thehollylane @m7laurie #
#FF @alpacafarmgirl @smileegirl @rushridge @daniellemhays @mtngirldrr #
#FF cool cowboys: @cowjon @skinnyhorse @pbhoss @thekansascowboy #
RT @DanielleMHayes: @ranchwife4life ugh, we are so against the clone thing,just cant stand behind it/ thank you! thank you! #
more #FF tweeters: @horsemansdvdmag @cowartandmore @natejtaylor @rtlampwork @darleynewman @beckydmbr @brrlracingblog @debflood @lopps_1999 #
RT @AlpacaFarmgirl: Everyone loves @thesdcowgirl Y'all need to Follow her for sure! #FF / you're too kind! #
#FF horse lovers: @LOPETEXAS @gozencowgirl @skinnyhorse @mtngirlDRR @tenabastian @roxyrancher @spiritofhorse #
it is flooded. everywhere. more rain coming. freezing temps to follow. awesome. i'll be off my horses for a week! #
i guess with this rain, i can cook something yummy for supper tonight. what else do i have to do? #
if your horse requires sedation to work on its feet. you've got a problem, Houston. #
RT @cowjon: @thesdcowgirl what if I require sedation to work on my horse's feet?/ two minutes of laughing after reading this! #
found a double header barrel race to go to on Sunday! I'll take a trailer full 2ride in the sandy warm up pen, to exhibition and run. #
RT @mtngirlDRR: @thesdcowgirl Sounds very fun! I hope you win. :-)/ me too!!!!!! #
and the freezing rain/sleet has begun. taking dad to the airport. #
back from DFW airport. haivng some lunch. then off to buy tires for my truck, and more hay for the ponies #
dfw is under a winter weather advisory until 6pm- denton, parker and wise counties. snow and ice accumulations of up to 1in are possible #
and the luna guitars i wanted 2lay have come in, so that's something else i can do this afternoon! get feed, & pick up a new guitar 2 play! #
i heard the OKC, OK airport is shut down. #
it is ugly in Oklahoma. no wonder there's no barrel race as of last night 137k ppl out of power: #
so long as the radar is right, we are done with getting precip here. maybe i'll be back riding here by thursday if the sun shows its face. #
RT @LauriStruve: Amen RT @sbsbea: Micromanaging and the people who believe it is helpful suck. That is all./ completely true. #sucksbigtime #
Snowing here in North Tx #
141 miles and The Beast will roll over 250k #
RT @JennBremer: @thesdcowgirl b/c the grass is always greener and cows r more interesting on the other side of the fence. LOL./ good point. #
played the luna. not sold. wldn't let me buy try it &return if i didn't like. want to play it side by side w/the taylor. #
don't forget to check out why i'm happy! #
#FF Friends @lansterman @vestacaro @chuckjolley @jennbremer @poppydavis @agchat @andyvance @neighsayers @silversteer #
back from the feed store. have hay to get me until tomorrow; and geldings in the hay room as we speak. they are a mess my boys! #
you lucky dog, you! #
ok. i have to head out to unload feed. happy happy horses. makes me miss home though. such good grass, feed isn't needed. 🙁 #
RT @blahblahblogger: Had a little grocery store etiquette issue today – would love your insight can't believe this! #
installing my new Logitech web cam! now y'all will be forced to see video blogs! #
Haitians tired of waiting to get rebuilding plans take matters into their own hands: #
i seriously need some waders to go to the barn. Not cool. #
wondering what to do tonight. think i will call sister and see if she wants to watch a movie. or i could play guitar. or both! #
you know what i hate? that petite pants are too short and almost always not as cute as juniors: but junior pants are too long. wth? #
going to watch medium. #
morning tweeters. up and at 'em. headed out to get hay. wish me luck. the roads might be icy. #
Love getting hay at a ranch that has green equipment everywhere! Gotta love a Deere! #
85 miles! #
back. having another cup of coffee and then unloading hay. #
Baby just look at us…all this time and we're still in love…just livin our love song! Jason michael carrol you rock! #
53 miles! #
On way to baby shower. #
40 miles to go! #
Baby showers r bad 4my baby fever. Focus focus focus! A baby would make getting 2the NFR really difficult. As if it isn't hard enough! #
250k!!!! #
RT @SpiritofHorse: @thesdcowgirl 250K what?/ miles on my pickup. #
just entered the barrel race for tomorrow. #
i'm going to write an entire blog post dedicated to The Beast, and all the fantastic places it's taken me. #
barn is cleaned. horses are fed and watered. time for a drink and the guitar me thinks! #
RT @scottriverranch: God crafted no better tonic for a man's heart than the thunder of horses hoofs beneath a star lit night. #
RT @RTLampwork: @kidell Bacon makes everything better!/ true story! #
Here is the song tweets: #
i am freezing in this house. go figure. me from the frozen north. freezing in my parent's house! #
I am having coffee. Horses are fed. Truck is ready to be hooked up. Still need to saddle and load hay bags. Oh, and take a nap! #
At the barrel race. Horses are working good! #
Waiting for them to start the first run of the open. Waiting waiting waiting! #
RT @tedrubin: Just negotiated settlement btwn my 13&15yr old daughters over making pancakes. Handling multimillion$ deals easier./i am sure! #