Heading out to gather...
Got the first batch...
Heading out to the another pasture...
Gathering...
Rounding them up!
Time to sort!
"Gentle handlers, gentle cattle." ~ Christine O'Byrne
October 29th, 2011
Again we start the day with with a short meeting to divvy responsibilities led by the President and Vice President of the Sedillo Cattle Company. The meeting opens with prayer honoring the animals and blessing another days work, as well as giving our gratitude and asking for a safe day of work among all. Having just gotten into town from his busy schedule, First Gentleman Chuck Franco was sure not to miss the second day of working where he helped to sort, and identify the 27 different brands of the association's co-op.
Sedillo Cattle Association President Stuart Romero and Jameson Ray, Vice President.
The calves are sorted by two and three into the alley...
...where they are identified, and logged...
...led onto the scale...
...weighed and recorded... smooth!
Chuck studying up on the 27 brands and identification marks!
More sorting...
This captures the essence of Laguna life. It was obvious from the beginning back at the branding in September and now the sale that prayer and tradition are foremost in the Laguna peoples lives. It is good to see everyone join together with such a sense of gratitude especially in this day and age. We are honored to have been part of it.
PRAYER...CUSTOM...TRADITION.
Feast...
...Good Eats...
...and FUN!
Back to work...shipping time.
As John says, "Thank you and safe Journey!"
