Westward Ho!!!

A Cattle Drive

Wow!  Look what I saw today. A Cattle Drive.  No, cows don't drive.  A cattle drive is when cowboys on horsback "drive" or move a large number of cattle across the wide open spaces.  In 1866 this was a common sight but today February 23, 2013, to this East Coast girl was a sight for sore eyes. 

The cowboy is a character of movies, legends, tall tales and love stories.  The image makes a man, puff out his chest with pride and get a little swag in his step.  The sight can make a woman swoon and cause her knees to bend.  The American West is still quite enchanting, even if the view is from a 2004 Chevy pickup. 

Look, new babies can be seen everywhere.  Just a few weeks ago, he wasn't even in the world.  Now, here he is and momma is keeping him close. 

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What did I do today?

It's Thursday morning in Gillette, WY and the snow is blowing like crazy.  I enjoy the snow, I would enjoy it more, in front of a fireplace snuggled up under a blanket with a cup of coffee and a good book. But, alas, no fireplace and I get to go to work.

Going in a little late today because Hwy 59 between Gillette, WY and the MT state line is like a sheet of ice.  Much better to drive it in the daylight, especially going up and down the roller coaster of mountains.  Pretty to look at but no guard rails.  I suppose, guard rails would mar  the beautiful, ranch and wildlife country side view that is Hwy 59. 

It's Valentines day and we have dinner reservations at the Chophouse Gillette WY, so I'm packing a bag with a change of clothes, grabbing a cup of coffee at the City Brew FB Gillette WY and over the Powder River  and through the mountains we go.

The job I am working now is in the middle of an oil field and I have to travel at 5 a.m. and drive approximately 1.5 hours  to Broadus, MT.  Not much to see that time of morning.  But, we are going in at 7 so I am taking full advantage of being able to see the scenery. 

I have a break to share with you what I saw.  Enjoy the pics.

Pretty Ponies

Majestic Mountains

Free Range Cattle

 Even if it's just riding in a car and looking at the sights," there's always something to do."
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