moo

Well that was random.  It’s ten 'til ten tonight and Chris just looked outside to find a small herd of cattle in our yard.  (We live in free range land.)  We opened the window and, of course, proceeded to moo at them.  In fact, I attempted to take a picture, but the flash didn’t go off.  I would have tried again, except that Chris and Kajsa had walked out to gawk, which led to Kajsa squealing, “Hi, Cows!!!”  It wasn’t exactly a stampede.  But they didn’t dawdle either.

Comments

[Rodney]

So, is this a generic internet cow or one you did happen to get a shot of? This cow looks like a dairy cow, or a sort of sorry beef cow, or maybe that's what a freerange cow looks like?

I drove through open range a good bit in the area of western Arkansas where I grew up, but never had cows in the yard!

[moreena]

Cows? In the yard? I confess I might find that a bit scary. Before you laugh, at least admit those are some big animals!

[Rowan]

Rodney:
This is indeed an internet culled photo. I was unable to get a shot off that actually showed ours.

Moreena:
They are big. Notice I didn't mention my exiting the house. I was standing in the window to take the picture. And these are longhorns, too. They have a rather intimidating presence!

We're used to javalina each night. In fact that was what Chris was looking for when he glanced out the window. Those are smaller, but also alarming.

[Shelli]

Cool. My daughter would have freaked! She loves cows. She's 14.

[sandy]

Several years ago we had free range cattle that didn't normally have access to the yard and house, but there were always occassions when they would find a way. I looked out one morning to find one drinking out of the birdbath. I found this blog by accident while researching kidney failure. Thank you for sharing your life and struggles. It helps me put our situation in perspective.

[Rowan]

Well, Sandy, I am always happy to help out in any way that I can. Please feel free to let me know if there's anything that I can do. Kidney filure is a difficult life adjustment...so emotional & informational support is paramount.