Sunday, December 12, 2004

A 30-Mile Cattle Drive North of Regina


The Clemens Ranch's cattle drive has been under way since before dawn yesterday morning. It'll last until this afternoon. This a fantastic way to make new friends, to renew with old ones and to journey together for a while.

posted by Claude-Jean Harel, MA MAHI @ 8:01 PM 0 comments


Heard later from a farmer upon this sight: "Here is a farmer waiting for the mailman."

posted by Claude-Jean Harel, MA MAHI @ 7:56 PM 0 comments


Cruising speed is about four miles per hour.

posted by Claude-Jean Harel, MA MAHI @ 7:42 PM 0 comments


One of the high points was stopping the traffic to take the cattle across Highway #6...

posted by Claude-Jean Harel, MA MAHI @ 7:40 PM 0 comments


...with the logistical assistance of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

posted by Claude-Jean Harel, MA MAHI @ 7:38 PM 0 comments

The outfit in all its splendour...

posted by Claude-Jean Harel, MA MAHI @ 7:32 PM 0 comments


Heard later: "We're the ones doing the real work!"

posted by Claude-Jean Harel, MA MAHI @ 7:30 PM 0 comments

And the Qu'Appelle Valley, at last, is in sight.

posted by Claude-Jean Harel, MA MAHI @ 7:28 PM 0 comments