Jumpfest 2021

On the momentous occasion of the 95th running of the Satre Hill ski jumping, "Jumpfest," a few photos!

Pearl and Ringo Go Boating

Pearl and Ringo try to decide which watercraft to take out on the lake. Lazy summer weekends lend themselves to the dogs creating all manner of entertainment for one another whilst I am otherwise occupied. Here they arrange for a water jousting match between themselves (bless their pointed little heads and ears). The winner gets to frolick on their backs inside their boat as the other dogs dangle Ol' Roy biscuits above them into their awaiting mouths. 
The ancient Romans could only dream of the pleasure these guys derive from humiliating their brethren by defeating them in this game of skill. And with no brewing Vesuvius in the background, its all harmless fun on a Sunday!

Pat and Gene Sawhill

 

Pat and Gene Sawhill, owners of the Sawhill Ranch, Boulder, Colorado.                                       
Still so active in their 70's and 80's respectively; cutting hay, selling the beef, eggs and other goods from the ranch. Gene's family homesteaded this place back in the 1800's and they           continue the agricultural legacy that their family has practiced for over a hundred years.          
This area was once an independent town known as "Valmont." Word has it folks from the upstart town of Boulder snuck in one night in the early 1900's and hijacked the printing press to establish their own newspaper (proving that knowledge, or in this case, the ability to disseminate information is indeed "power"). It was downhill from there for old Valmont. There's still the ancient one room schoolhouse standing and a few rusty train cars docked on some derelict tracks nearby but, unfortunately for Valmont, the game was over before they had a chance to really prove who they were.                                      The Keeter family, who live nearby, operate a trucking business (and, of course are related to Gene) are proud holdouts for Valmont. They operate a fleet of trucks, a few of which sport the name of  their business on the truck doors say "Keeter Trucking- Valmont, Colorado" even though the town was unincorporated years ago.                                                          
It's haying time and Gene has been out all hours cutting and baling for the long winter month's feed supply for their cattle.                                                                                                                    
This is America, this is how we have done it for generations and we're damn proud of it; The Sawhill Ranch.   
By the way, that's Strawberry and L'il Bit in Pat's lap- the ranch dogs.         

Welcome to the Dog Star Ranch

Welcome to the Dog Star Ranch. Home of Lucy, Grace, Ruby, Ringo, Pearl, oh, and me! 
I will attempt to document our time living in "The Starship" Airstream trailer on our ranch outside of Boulder, Colorado.
Life is good here and we try and live with a purpose running full throttle as often as possible (except, of course, when we're just chillin').
Please, feel free to check in and see what's up with the characters around us- it definitely is a world unto itself!

Stockyards

Biocitizen

The head (and body) of Biocitizen. Westfield River, Mass.

Twin Sisters (Fraternal)

Depression Era photo. Found in an abandoned farmhouse, Eastern Colorado plains. Two girls waving to the camera. Inscribed on the back are the words "Twin Sisters (Fraternal)"

Where are you now my sweets? So precious.