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Yes, I do know Lethea!! I didn't graduate with her--she was ahead of me, by 2 or 3 years I think? And she worked for Dan before me... BUT, I DID go to tech school with her.. lol! My maiden name is Maillie, and I lived in Carlton on Gold Creek. I bet you know Dugans (I think that's their last name--not her maiden name.. I can't think of it, but she grew up on Twisp River--I THINK at the Ranch) .. gosh, it's bugging me that I can't think of her first name either right now. ** oh oh oh--it's Jennifer. (duh!!! lol!!)** I can't remember the camel lady's name either, I think it is Sandy. They lived up by Sun Mountain and the camels name was Clyde. I used to help the Crevelings move their cows--but that was mid-Valley area. Move 'em from Gold Creek to French Creek. Loved doing that, and it's some of my best memories--riding my horse up in the hills, whistling and calling to the cattle. Pulling calves is gross. hard, messy messy messy. But satisfying when it all goes right!
I think I remember your cow too--bowing IS a good skill for a milk cow, you never know when she'll need to use her charms.
We used to go to the parade every year for a long time. Would love to see a picture of Gertie the Bowing Cow! I saw Travis and met his wife and son at our 20 yr reunion. Lex is adorable! he was only 2 or something though when I met him, but he is very cute.
My gosh this is absolutely crazy funny. I think maybe you and I had talked about this (maybe?) before a little. You graduated with Travis, so you are 4 years behind me? What was your maiden name? Where did you llive? Would you have been the same grade as Letha Hunter? She is over in Pullman (If I remember correctly) and is a vet tech to a horse surgeon.
OH, remember Christianson's or Belsby's or Brewster's....they all ran cows or had a ranch near me where I grew up, I grew up approx 6 miles up the Twisp River Rd. I helped them move cows in the spring and fall. I never had the "priveledge" of pulling calves, but have heard stories. The closest I came to this was when my "pet" milk cow Gertie had her calf. I taught Gertie the Gurnsey to bow. She bowed during the 49er parade. Always a good trait in a milk cow...I will have to see if I have a photo. I knew the person who had the camel too...just can't remember the name...not enough coffee yet.
Travis is now in Yakima and is married and has a little boy who just turned 5...my nephew's name is Lex and he is so cute.
Well Jen, I am still half asleep.....but this is so cool. I will have to tell Travis.
Yes, I do know Lethea!! I didn't graduate with her--she was ahead of me, by 2 or 3 years I think? And she worked for Dan before me... BUT, I DID go to tech school with her.. lol! My maiden name is Maillie, and I lived in Carlton on Gold Creek. I bet you know Dugans (I think that's their last name--not her maiden name.. I can't think of it, but she grew up on Twisp River--I THINK at the Ranch) .. gosh, it's bugging me that I can't think of her first name either right now. ** oh oh oh--it's Jennifer. (duh!!! lol!!)** I can't remember the camel lady's name either, I think it is Sandy. They lived up by Sun Mountain and the camels name was Clyde. I used to help the Crevelings move their cows--but that was mid-Valley area. Move 'em from Gold Creek to French Creek. Loved doing that, and it's some of my best memories--riding my horse up in the hills, whistling and calling to the cattle. Pulling calves is gross. hard, messy messy messy. But satisfying when it all goes right!
I think I remember your cow too--bowing IS a good skill for a milk cow, you never know when she'll need to use her charms.
