This Way To My Blog

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Saturday, May 19, 2012

Chocolate Fix

This was the convenience store in a railroad car where I bought my chocolate fix when we lived on the ranch. I would go to town about a mile away to pick up the mail so this was right on the way. It has sat vacant and grown up with weeds and the gas pumps removed for several years. John and his son will be working cattle out there this morning. vacinating the new calves that have been born since the last cattle working. He has a 50% calf crop on the ground even though he has lost four mama cows this year. The farm house is coming along. The well man's brother wants to rent it. The stock tank is full of water so all is well at the ranch as of now. If the rains  continue at intervals it will be a blessing. 

14 comments:

Kathy said...

I had heard last week (or maybe earlier - you know how time flies) that your area was getting some much needed rain. Ours seems to have slacked off a bit but still no complaints compared to this time last year. Except we're having to mow a lot more!

Jill said...

What a neat little store. Too bad it's not still operating.

I'm thrilled your stock tanks are full. Hopefully, they will remain full all summer long.

TexWisGirl said...

hooray! all things going well. i love that header photo. looks like wine cups sprinkled in there. love them!

jack69 said...

Yeah we too have had the rain, also needed here.
But, it is wonderful the things that bring back pleasant memories. You are able to bring them alive lady, thanks for a great read, EVERY ENTRY!

Anonymous said...

Of all the places that someone should save, a place that provides a good chocolate fix should be high on the list. ~Mary

salemslot9 said...

railroad car = charming

thanks for stopping
by sweet lady

Martha said...

That really is a neat little store! It always amazes me how quickly John seems to be able to rent!

Chatty Crone said...

Sounds like things are going well - so where do you get your chocolate fix now? Love, sandie

Lynne said...

Ditto what Sandie asked, lol. Praying you folks get the needed rain!

Lucy said...

Another chocolate- holic. Good you had a place close enough to get it. Your header is beautiful. This business of knee surgery is sure an up and down thing from day to day. Glad when it is totally healed.

Grandma Bonnie said...

the rain has been a blessing lately. You have a very lovely blog here. I just happend by while out vitising my blogging friends. I am now following with GFC. I will be back to read more this evening. I hope you have a great day.

Grandma Yellow Hair said...

We have been blessed with rain so far if it keeps up we won't have another horrible summer like last year.
Our pond is full too and scary for me when I mow around it. I am always afraid of slipping and sliding right down into it. I think I would have a heart attach with all the water moccasins. lol
Glad things are going well. I need a chocolate fix myself right now would be good.
Love
Maggie

Lori said...

I hope you're still getting the rain you need!

TARYTERRE said...

It is sad to see things growing all over someplace you loved. time marches on. Nothing you can do.