tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post5788595460004115310..comments2024-03-27T23:13:43.597-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose Publications: LIVING THE LIFE OF A RANCHER'S WIFE....HOW IT ALL STARTED...Livia J Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05958199886826207363noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-15125248060468006542014-01-22T00:15:15.041-06:002014-01-22T00:15:15.041-06:00Thanks, Sarah! I do feel pretty blessed to live th...Thanks, Sarah! I do feel pretty blessed to live the life I do! And yes, my dh is a man of many contradictions!! He doesn't hesitate to jump in icy cold water to save a baby calf that slips into the water, but "freezes" when he has to walk into a room filled with crowds of people. His hands are big, a little gnarly, but he has a very gentle touch --- :-)gail jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-17576154766002032882014-01-22T00:12:32.491-06:002014-01-22T00:12:32.491-06:00Thanks!! Yes, he did struggle for quite awhile.......Thanks!! Yes, he did struggle for quite awhile....thankfully we have learned how to communicate pretty well :-)gail jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-72551993610406185232014-01-21T07:44:51.743-06:002014-01-21T07:44:51.743-06:00Gale, you;re living the dream. I think it's fu...Gale, you;re living the dream. I think it's funny that a man who rides bulls would choke just being in the presence of the girl he loves. How wonderful to live in a farm house with such extensive family history. I loved your blog and your description of the place you've come to love and call home.<br />I'm glad to have met you and look forward to learning more about you.<br />All the Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-83978401920542285122014-01-21T06:00:03.239-06:002014-01-21T06:00:03.239-06:00It's wonderful to be part of something so hist...It's wonderful to be part of something so historic! And congrats on the 42 years, despite your man having a hard time getting those words out. :) Jacquie Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361793932364487636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-24972104176653805812014-01-21T01:59:00.022-06:002014-01-21T01:59:00.022-06:00I didn't grow up on a ranch, of course, but I ...I didn't grow up on a ranch, of course, but I have been so blessed to have our kids and now our grandkids (not all of them) live just down the road from us! But all of our grandchildren know and love the ranch and it's their favorite place to be...what a legacy and what a unique opportunity. I hope you have shared some of your stories. Anymore, less than 2% of our U.S. population lives ongail jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-31332342687351093182014-01-20T22:46:41.158-06:002014-01-20T22:46:41.158-06:00What a wonderful family history. Thank you for sha...What a wonderful family history. Thank you for sharing. When I was a kid, we raised cattle, but it was on a farm my dad bought from my uncle where my grandparents lived. Your post brought back many happy memories.Livia J Washburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05958199886826207363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-30351805866423161292014-01-20T22:18:16.762-06:002014-01-20T22:18:16.762-06:00Thanks, Tanya! BTW, we love visitors! So, if you&#...Thanks, Tanya! BTW, we love visitors! So, if you're ever traveling through northern CA, past Mt. Shasta, give us a call....when you drop into our valley, it's a little like dropping into Shangri - La! Truly.....a pretty special place. I have to say my hubby is a special kind of guy... sweet but rugged. And thanks for the encouragement. We hope the business is one way to let people try gail jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-63288589164818332622014-01-20T22:15:39.777-06:002014-01-20T22:15:39.777-06:00Thanks, Kristy! I am very open to questions, too, ...Thanks, Kristy! I am very open to questions, too, if anyone has them on ranching/rodeo/country life - cattle, etc....and if I can't answer them, I have my dear hubby :-) I hope you will check out our new business; our beef is quite special and I know people care more and more about where their meat comes from! BTW, have you started ACROSS THE SWEET GRASS HILLS yet? I hope you enjoy the gail jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-4169805991086808312014-01-20T22:13:20.356-06:002014-01-20T22:13:20.356-06:00Thanks, Doris -- I appreciate your feedback! Life ...Thanks, Doris -- I appreciate your feedback! Life is an adventure, isn't it??? :-)gail jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-52421176006017547562014-01-20T22:12:24.657-06:002014-01-20T22:12:24.657-06:00And Ms. Hall, YOU have some rare insights into lif...And Ms. Hall, YOU have some rare insights into life in the country to add, I know!! (Jae Hall and I are not only OLD friends, we are also former writing partners and critique partners.....). She has just released her second novel in a series....her first novel is Timberbeast and you can check it out on: http://www.amazon.com/TimberBeast-Jae-Hall-ebook/dp/B00DMSGG1O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=gail jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-31375427341708091742014-01-20T22:09:35.381-06:002014-01-20T22:09:35.381-06:00Thanks, Cheryl, it's been fun getting to know ...Thanks, Cheryl, it's been fun getting to know the people at PRP, too! I do feel blessed; it's hard NOT to....as I've said, although life is demanding, there's a special freedom that comes with life on a ranch. I just can't imagine having lived my life anywhere else :-) We'll continue the discussion of ranch life in the weeks to come! And yes, check out our website: gail jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-83866943110867783142014-01-20T17:34:10.128-06:002014-01-20T17:34:10.128-06:00Gail, this post has my aching to at least TRY your...Gail, this post has my aching to at least TRY your life for a day! I am so jealous in such a nice way. And your love story, wow, there's a love story just in that: him barfing after your first dates.I LOVE HIM. May God bless your new business venture with great success. Wow, girl, what a history, what an environment.Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-19798917165401954512014-01-20T17:00:16.041-06:002014-01-20T17:00:16.041-06:00Gail--wonderful post. You've enlightened me on...Gail--wonderful post. You've enlightened me on many things. And I'm going to check out your new family business!<br />KristyKristy McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363740420272046549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-73024894588501832332014-01-20T16:52:11.856-06:002014-01-20T16:52:11.856-06:00Great post. Left a comment but it didn't post ...Great post. Left a comment but it didn't post so, just wanted to say congratulations on your long lasting marriage, a great place to live and on your new business venture. It is much needed.<br /><br />THIS IS FROM DORIS McCRAW -- she posted and it didn't show up.Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-91898830925392553492014-01-20T15:11:07.909-06:002014-01-20T15:11:07.909-06:00G. Thank you for giving the world a glimpse in to ...G. Thank you for giving the world a glimpse in to your life and family heritage in Scott Valley. <br />Being able to share your life story in such a clear and exciting way is a gift. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06595460220246465599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-61242516338222991832014-01-20T14:35:52.851-06:002014-01-20T14:35:52.851-06:00Gail, you must really have had an "eye-opener...Gail, you must really have had an "eye-opener" when you married your husband and everything changed so drastically. Wow, 42 years! Congratulations! My husband and I are coming up on #35 in February. You really have an interesting life, and I always love to learn more about fellow authors and friends. I didn't know you shipped your beef! That's good to know. This is just a Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.com