January 10, 2026

Picked up about a hundred wreaths at Pines Cemetery in Spokane Valley as treats for the goats, and of course whenever we drive off the ranch we have a list of errands. Also visited Mom's place for lunch (our favorite "restaurant") and pinochle, North 49 for livestock salt and parts for the watering system (also for the goats), haircut for Craig, diesel for the pickup, and groceries for us. Oakley came along for the ride. We left him in charge of the groceries while returning the cart, something that would have been impossible with any other dog we've ever owned, especially our favorite flat-coated retriever named Herbie, infamous for his appetites!