FAQ: Is it as Cold there as they say it is?

Answer: OMG, YES!!!

The air temp was -20F today. And that was the high. The high people. Last night I had on long underwear, sweatpants and jeans and was still cold... inside. We're way past frozen toothpaste. It did snow this weekend but only 6"-8". Just like last year it's blowing around everywhere. In the morning it might be piled against the garage, at night it's all up against the back door. Whenever they say we'll have snow the truth is that the whole town shares the same 12" of it. It just takes turns blowing to everyone's house. No need to shovel.

Also, Stephan wants me to write about the dog baths he gave tonight. It was a two-step process. First he whitewashed them both in the snow drift outside our house (which they appreciated), then he showered them inside in the shower. It looks like big foot scrubbed up in there. Icky.

But it's not as bad as it would have been if the dogs had been allowed to lay their poop-covered butts on the bed tonight.

For Those Who Get It pt.2

You know you're a rancher if you laugh at (or even understand) the following...

Him: At least I tried.

Co-worker: It's all a steer can do.

For Those Who Get It

This fact means that the water-benders rock the world tonight.

Urgent Winter Weather Message

"A powerful arctic front will move across the forecast area Saturday bringing dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills during the afternoon. The bitterly cold conditions will continue through Saturday night. Snow will develop along and behind the front Saturday and Saturday night with accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible across most of the area.

"The front will usher in strong Northwest winds of 15 to 30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. These strong winds will cause significant blowing and drifting show along with areas of near blizzard conditions. In addition... dangerous wind chills of 20 below to 40 below zero will be likely across the plains by Saturday night. Anyone planning travel this weekend should be prepared for bitterly cold temperatures and very hazardous travel conditions. Ranchers should take actions to protect vulnerable livestock."



So... keep your cat in, and don't try to test your winter sleeping bags and tents this weekend.

Sunshine Award

Stephan was awarded the "Sunshine Award" this month from the hospital!

"This award is presented to Stephan Koruba on December 8th, 2008 for Spreading Sunshine Throughout Fallon Medical Complex."

Awwww. I'm so proud.

Tourism Brochure

Come to Montana! Visit the historic West! Included in your visit will be:

Dinner at the infamous Plevna Bar!

Drunk Wii bowling!

Stay at the Plevna bed and breakfast (animal allergies not recommended)!!

Enjoy cowboy coffee while wading ankle deep in cow-poop to watch a cattle branding.

Tour of the 100-year-old downtown Baker, Montana.

Enjoy a night out at one of various Fallon County events including (but not limited to) hospital fundraisers, bowling, live music in a smoky bar, staying warm huddling together during a power outage.

Driving tour and hike through Medicine Rocks State Park.

Visit historic Ekalaka including the Long Pines, Carter County museum, the double-yellow-line through town.

Taste local cuisine like bison meat, homemade sausage, various baked goods.

Watch movies in the state-of-the-art living room on the $99 IKEA futon.

Pet the world's friendliest dogs and cats.

Listen to a typical couple quibble about fun things like ex's, money, housework and clothing.


Call now to reserve your fun-filled weekend!!!



New favorite quote: Broke, maybe. Poor... never.

'Nother Thursday Night

Stephan's gone for the night working in Billings, so to keep myself occupied I turned on The Return of the King. I think I've seen this move at least 4 times, and each time I start crying right at the part when the two little Hobbits run forward to try to distract all the Orcs so their friends can destroy the ring.

Whoever planned and executed that shot was brilliant. There's 10,000 bad guys, 5,000 good guys and the background of the dark city of Mordor and two tiny people running forward to save their friends.

I also love when Eowyn says, "I am no man."

I think that's the one line I remember from the Disney read-along tapes of LOTR that's stuck with me all these years. "Gonna kill the king? Think you're invincible? Well BOO-YA! How does my sword taste now Bee-otch?"