Now for the rest of the story....
So it turns out the trip was an hour and a half drive, and the ranch was on sheep ranch road, hence "Sheep Ranch." However I might add that there were no sheep on the road, only loggers with sheepish grins trying to make it around to the back of their trucks instead of full view of traffic to finish there bathroom break when they realized a nonlogging truck was coming down the road. Any how.... back to the beginning of the second part of the story.
So, Lori introduced me to her son, and asked him to help me go out and grab the horses. I don't know this guy!!! Ah well.... so I babbled all the way out, and helped him put on the halter and lead the horses in. We talked about college and stretched for common ground, but it wasn't no biggie because Lori was right, he was easy on the eyes! Next we stood outside the truck and talked because we where a little early in getting ready to go. So, Lori commented something to the effect, "Hey now, I am usually very responsible." To which I replied, "At least my Mom doesn't lie to me!" It was great, now I see no problem with old fashion dating. His Mom was there, my Mom was there, and we all had a blast picking on each other and telling stories (To bad he didn't know it was a date :)). There were too many funny stories to relay.
Next we got in the truck and headed out. We arrived at the the Sheep Ranch before the the guy running it, so we had to sit outside the gate. The Ranch was 880 acres fences in, and 1,000 acres total, and some guy runs his cattle in every summer so they can get big and fat. They looked big and fat alright.
After kidding around and talking while waiting for the guy for some time, the ranch manager finally showed up and directed us in. As we drove down the driveway to a cabin in the middle of the ranch, the cattle spread out in front of the vehicle. We let out the horses and boy were they wide eyed. Then we got to work, and I guess we were checking fences, as it was checking fence Wednesday.... who knew? So the guy brought us up a hill, showed us a view of the ranch, let us chase the cows for a while, and commented that he carries a gun because there is no way a horse can out run a bull. He went on to say that you were better off standing your ground, and if the bull still decided to charge, he would probably go for the horses belly. Great!!!!!!!!! Well, luckily while chasing cows I overheard him say don't chase number 24 (that one was a bull) because he didn't tell me that and I went in that direction to chase another cow. All he said to the others was, I hope she doesn't chase that one! Thanks, buddy! After chasing cows a little bit we checked the fence line, through muck, streams, up ledges, down rocky terrain, through swamps, and trees we went. Four hours later we went around all 880 acres of fenced in pasture. The greatest thing is that I am still alive to tell about it, since my horse has only been on about four trail rides and was wide eyed and freaking out most of the way when he wasn't trying to eat the filly that the people brought along. It is all good. On the way back we all talked about are adventure and Lori's son commented that he loved riding horses and hadn't had that much fun all summer! He then went on to talk about fishing, the outdoors, hunting, and many other subjects I was quite pleased with. We even started gabbing on our own ignoring our parents. Once back at home, he jumped right in to help out as best he could, but here is the all time clincher in the deal, I hopped in the trailer to shovel horse manure out, and he stated, "I can do that." WOW? Where do guys like this come from? Hmmmm... Christian boy, I love his parents, he loves the outdoors, likes horseback riding, is a nice guy, tells interesting stories, gets along with his Mom well, has a good job, and helps out willingly with even unpleasant tasks! I can hear the wedding bells now. Only one problem though, he isn't privy to the whole arranged marriage deal, and my Mom stated she doesn't have any dowry to give, so alas I have lost the perfect guy once again!!!
So, Lori introduced me to her son, and asked him to help me go out and grab the horses. I don't know this guy!!! Ah well.... so I babbled all the way out, and helped him put on the halter and lead the horses in. We talked about college and stretched for common ground, but it wasn't no biggie because Lori was right, he was easy on the eyes! Next we stood outside the truck and talked because we where a little early in getting ready to go. So, Lori commented something to the effect, "Hey now, I am usually very responsible." To which I replied, "At least my Mom doesn't lie to me!" It was great, now I see no problem with old fashion dating. His Mom was there, my Mom was there, and we all had a blast picking on each other and telling stories (To bad he didn't know it was a date :)). There were too many funny stories to relay.
Next we got in the truck and headed out. We arrived at the the Sheep Ranch before the the guy running it, so we had to sit outside the gate. The Ranch was 880 acres fences in, and 1,000 acres total, and some guy runs his cattle in every summer so they can get big and fat. They looked big and fat alright.
After kidding around and talking while waiting for the guy for some time, the ranch manager finally showed up and directed us in. As we drove down the driveway to a cabin in the middle of the ranch, the cattle spread out in front of the vehicle. We let out the horses and boy were they wide eyed. Then we got to work, and I guess we were checking fences, as it was checking fence Wednesday.... who knew? So the guy brought us up a hill, showed us a view of the ranch, let us chase the cows for a while, and commented that he carries a gun because there is no way a horse can out run a bull. He went on to say that you were better off standing your ground, and if the bull still decided to charge, he would probably go for the horses belly. Great!!!!!!!!! Well, luckily while chasing cows I overheard him say don't chase number 24 (that one was a bull) because he didn't tell me that and I went in that direction to chase another cow. All he said to the others was, I hope she doesn't chase that one! Thanks, buddy! After chasing cows a little bit we checked the fence line, through muck, streams, up ledges, down rocky terrain, through swamps, and trees we went. Four hours later we went around all 880 acres of fenced in pasture. The greatest thing is that I am still alive to tell about it, since my horse has only been on about four trail rides and was wide eyed and freaking out most of the way when he wasn't trying to eat the filly that the people brought along. It is all good. On the way back we all talked about are adventure and Lori's son commented that he loved riding horses and hadn't had that much fun all summer! He then went on to talk about fishing, the outdoors, hunting, and many other subjects I was quite pleased with. We even started gabbing on our own ignoring our parents. Once back at home, he jumped right in to help out as best he could, but here is the all time clincher in the deal, I hopped in the trailer to shovel horse manure out, and he stated, "I can do that." WOW? Where do guys like this come from? Hmmmm... Christian boy, I love his parents, he loves the outdoors, likes horseback riding, is a nice guy, tells interesting stories, gets along with his Mom well, has a good job, and helps out willingly with even unpleasant tasks! I can hear the wedding bells now. Only one problem though, he isn't privy to the whole arranged marriage deal, and my Mom stated she doesn't have any dowry to give, so alas I have lost the perfect guy once again!!!
posted by Nell, your friendly Red Wing Corrections Officer @ 7:39 AM
2 Comments:
At 2:53 PM,
Newsy said…
Some people have all the luck! If you happen to find another guy who fits that discription we could make it a double wedding. And don't worry about him not knowing about the plan...most guys don't care about them little details; all they need to know is when to be at the church.
Does this mean you'll be moving back?
At 8:24 AM,
Nell, your friendly Red Wing Corrections Officer said…
Wow.... I already told you my Mom doesn't have the dowry :(, but yes I could try your plan and carry on my plan without him. I suppose I would have to move back as well..... well to Thistledew any how. First I need to convince him he wants to marry me, then I need a transfer... hmmmmm.... Oh, and I will check into prospects for you guys too.... he does have younger brothers.
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