Jan. 7, 2010

 Okay, there’s no reason to talk about the cold weather, -14 degree wind chill, blowing snow, etc. that we’re having at the moment because the whole nation seems to be having a cold spell and we’re all getting tired of it! 

 I’m just glad I’m not a rancher or construction worker or animal that has to be out in this weather. (Buffalo Emma pictured on right is keeping her legs tucked in to stay warm.) 

 Instead I’m thinking ahead to spring and future plans. My birthday is two months from today and that always seems like the start of spring to me.

 I hinted in my last email that Verne and I were going to make changes to our business this year. We’re now in the “55-70 age bracket” and ready to slow down a little. I’ll unfold our changes as they come along but our goal is to have some free time in the future.

 This spring the buffalo will go to a larger private pasture and we’ll all retire from being “on show” seven days a week. No more tours, meals, or fall season since that takes so much preparation and time. This smaller pasture and the Visitors Center will close to the public after the buffalo move so we can concentrate on our internet meat and buffalo item orders.

 I will miss visiting with people that stop in to see the buffalo and shop in the gift store, but I’m looking forward to my private place now where I can concentrate on our websites and my writing. On my list of plans will be to write a recipe book, and a collection of stories about our unique herd and farm.

It’s time we set our own pace and enjoy our own seasons of life.

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