Friday, September 30, 2011

Depressing Drought Details

Gary McManus of the Oklahoma Climatological Survey told the webinar that west of I-35, we have had the driest past 365 days of any period ever- since records have been kept- and that goes back to 1895.   From: Ron Hayes, Oklahoma Agrinet   

Drought Likely to Continue to Sit Right on Top of Oklahoma for the Balance of 2011

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:27:37 CDT
Drought Likely to Continue to Sit Right on Top of Oklahoma for the Balance of 2011 Persistent Drought will likely stay right on top of Oklahoma for the balance of this calendar year. According to the Climate Prediction Center of the National Weather Service, there seems to be little evidence of the drought that is mostly in the D4 stage- or Exceptional Drought stage- will be mitigated anytime soon.
    
PRAY FOR RAIN....IT'S OUR ONLY HOPE!

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Monday, September 26, 2011

Grass

One year ago we had grass and thought there'd never be another dry day.  Boy were we wrong!  Pray for rain, we are past dry.  By the way, this mott heifer weaned the biggest calf of our first calf heifers.  The "tiny tim" of the bunch was "unavailable" for photographing.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Blessings

Every day blessings are in front of us, most days we don't take the time to notice them.  Since last Sunday morning when Bud "went for a drive" we've been blessed daily.  One was the comment of an older cowboy gentleman who was filling up his pickup with fuel, horse in tow.  When Jerry approached him to show him Bud's picture and ask that he look for him, he stated, "Well, that is Mr. Wolfe, I've been looking for him, saw it on tv".  He was gracious and encouraging.  He was from Walters, we didn't know him.  Another was Rhonda who dropped everything she had to do on Tuesday and took over for me.  She jumped in quite willingly to care for the boys that day.  Our friends and neighbors are amazing, they really didn't know Bud, but they came and brought great food and they prayed.  Yet another was Sam Horse, a preacher from Anadarko who told a story about the journey of life and how parents are to nurture, guide, teach and then allow their children to grow and go on in life, well equipped to do so.  There are many I could write about, some larger blessings than others but all heartfelt just the same.  God puts good people in our path....sometimes we stumble right over them oblivious to the blessing.....be aware of blessings, don't overlook them.  Thank you to those of you who went out of your way to look for Bud, to feed us and to encourage us. Thank You for your love, support and your prayers

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Bud's Funeral

Bud's funeral proceedings are as follows:  Prayer service at Smith's in Anadarko on Friday at 7pm, Graveside at the Anadarko Cemetery 10am on Saturday.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Bud is Found

The Texas Rangers found Bud and his pickup this morning southeast of Wichita Falls.  He had pulled over on the edge of the road and turned off his motor and died there.  The funeral will be Friday or Monday as an autopsy must be conducted.  Thank you for your prayers, your help and your concern. 

Monday, September 19, 2011

LOOKING FOR BUD...MON EVE

YESTERDAY MORNING BUD WAS DRIVING ON THE GRASS NEXT TO THE BUILDING AT THE WELCOME CENTER AT WALTERS, OK THEY HAVE HIM ON VIDEO AT 9:26 AM ....YOU CAN SEE WHERE HE DROVE ACROSS THE GRASS ONTO THE ASPHALT!  ....DIDN'T CALL THE OHP, THE GIRL WHO SAW HIM HEARD IT ON THE NEWS THIS AM AND CALLED IN.  SO WE HAVE DRIVEN THROUGH WALTERS, RANDLETT, DEVOL, CHATTY, GRANDFIED AND PUT OUT FLYERS IN THE CONV STORES & COOP'S.  HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH THE FAMILY WHO FARMS HIS LAND NEXT TO THE RED RIVER, DROVE TO IT, NO BUD.......THIS IS HIS PICKUP, HE HAS BEEN GONE SINCE SUNDAY MORNING VERY EARLY. 

LOOK FOR BUD

Jerry's step-dad Bud went for a "drive" on Saturday morning very early, he has dementia and is diabetic.  Look for his pickup pictured below. Time as always is of the essence in these cases. He could be anywhere.  Thank you and please forward this post to your friends. 
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

NO PUMPKIN PATCHING THIS FALL...TOO DRY!  SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
THE JAHN'S

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Ruth in Reserve


A Reserve Grand Champion Heifer and an "almost" Showmanship winner.  The intermediate beef showmanship was tough, lots of kids and a judge who worked them.  It was fun to watch. 

Friday, September 2, 2011

Warmish Fence Building

"I'm sure Sponge Bob is on at home, wonder if Mom left the A/C on?
Do weaned calves really need a new pen?"
"Why oh why didn't I start this project when it was winter time?"

102 at SIX pm!
"After seven stitches in my finger they made me wear gloves when building fence"...Imagine that!