Deb Ward, GWS, OWS, PWS, WSI - WATERCOLOR/WATER MEDIA - My passion is teaching adult “beginners”. Weekly classes in my home; workshops; classes for Cincinnati Recreation Commission. My work is nationally recognized and published - see “Featured” on my sidebar. I’m a Signature Member of Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana state Watercolor Societies, Cincinnati Art Club, past-President of Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society. Contact info below under “Class Information”

Monday, June 29, 2015

DRAMA IN REAL LIFE - TO THE RESCUE!

One of the new little calves managed to fall down a steep hill, so Rancher Mike (with the help of his trusty sidekick, our son) had to “save the day”.

Here is the little fellow – you can see the creek on lower left and top of hill at top 


A close up of the little guy

My husband climbed down the far side so as not to scare the calf . . . 
. . . then he crossed the water . . .
and they had a little chat - I can only imagine the dialogue!
At last the cavalry arrived!

My son tied off the rope to a stake and threw it down to dad, who attempted to tie it around the calf . . .

. . . but help was needed to hold the calf and tie the rope at the same time so my son climbed down . . .

. . . and between them they managed to get the rope tied around the calf, just behind his front legs.
Then  my son climbed back up the hill – and with him pulling and my husband pushing . . . 

. . . they finally got the calf up the hill.

My son gave it a reassuring pat . . .
. . . then the two of them carried it to the gator . . .
. . . loaded it in . . .
. . . and with son driving and dad holding onto the calf, they drove it back to its mother!

My husband says I have to tell you this – seeing him climbing up and down these hills, you would not think he will be 71 in a month!  Yep, he’s in pretty good shape since he’s out every day - winter/summer, hot/cold, wet/dry – dealing with his animals.  He climbs up and down hills and moves fences on almost a daily basis.  When fences need mending he does that.  His beloved gator will only get him so far – then he has to go on foot!

Anyway – another typical day here on the Ranch!  Thought you might enjoy it.

7 comments:

Carol Blackburn said...

Awsome, congratulations on the rescue and great job documenting it.

RH Carpenter said...

Wow, what a hero!!! That silly little thing - I really think Mike needs a horse and rope and maybe some chaps and a Stetson hat to really play the part :) Glad all are safe and sound.

Arti said...

Fun to see a glimpse of country life!You are a lucky girl...

Debbie Nolan said...

Dear Deb-being a farm gal I appreciated seeing this rescue. We had some rescues too. Thanks for sharing. Hugs

RH Carpenter said...

I was sure I posted a comment on this one but maybe it ran off like the little calf? Anyway, this was quite an exciting post!! Glad all are safe and sound.

debwardart said...

My husband will be pleased to know so many of you care!

Ginny Stiles said...

Wow…what a rescue!!!
Fun to see this.

Greg and I will be driving through your neighborhood on the way to FL in October.
Any chance we can stop by and see the farm and take some photos?
It's been a lot of years since we met at the restaurant for the first time!
email me about this.