I realize people question the concept of Elko, Nevada, at the end of January.  Temperatures normally are in the teens, or lower.  However, what fun it always is!  Hard to beat extraordinary performing artists, like "Riders in the Sky."  Together for 32 years, they still like each other!... and are always willing to show anyone, the "cowboy way."   The Keynote Address by Temple Grandin, lauded for her abilities to know just what animals want and need, was well worth the wait (she was ... [Continue Reading]

Lack of winter rains had us talking about not planting corn this year.  However, the past few weeks have added greatly to the water table, filled the lake, and we're back on track.  Admittedly, we could still use more rain, but things should be good for this season. Tomatoes take water, but because we use drip emitters, the amount can be regulated nicely.  Malanyon has well over 300 plants he's hoping to put somewhere! Phil planted out about 60 tomato starts into the garden last week, ... [Continue Reading]

In the middle of February, sister/brother duo, Joan Wakefied and Jim Senz, "stepped" up to the challenge of a work weekend here on the farm.  Along with our neighbor, Jerry, and staff members Phil and Will...  a goodly portion of camp was rid of all the branches and limbs brought down by an amazingly strong wind last November.   The really large ones were piled by the fire circle, to be cut and amassed for summer time campfires.  The next size down are gathered together, ready to be ... [Continue Reading]