Been there, done that: Facebook a has-been

Just when a person finally figures out a piece of ever-changing technology it suddenly becomes so yesterday. A new study in the UK says Facebook is "dead & buried" except for older generations. Unfortunately this still doesn't mean actual face-to-face verbal conversations are back in vogue. See the news story HERE.

Winter is here before winter

Isn't the first day of winter Dec. 21? Someone forgot to tell mother nature.
Some of the drifts we are contending with in Southern Alberta (the bales are 2 high & the top row had to be dug out). Come on Chinook!
If you have a photo from your yard, send it to office@everythingangus.com.

Combines for Cures (up close & personal)

This Combines for Cures video really touches home at EverythingAngus.com - you may recognize one of the survivors featured. Whether you have access to a "man-van" or not in your community, the message is clear - a simple 5 minute blood test could save your life. Go get 'er done!

Ben Mulroney and Bob Blumer Showing Goats at the Royal

Showing is showing - no matter the species. The moral of the story? Something every 4-H kid across the country already knows . . . watch and find out!

Farmers to be stars at the movies

Watch the trailer for "Farmland The Movie" due for release Spring 2014. The documentary chronicles the next generation of American farmers and ranchers from across the United States. The file is directed by multiple award winner James Moll of Allentown Productions.

Great sales & not so great snow

The first snowfall in our area Sunday with 6" of heavy, wet stuff did not dampen the sales this weekend. Initial reports are absolutely excellent for Cowgirls, Focused on Females & Tradition With A Vision. Results will be posted as soon as available.

And the score is . . .

For those of you keeping track, the score is now:
Angus World: 2 - CAA: 0
Need details? Ask a Canadian director.

Computers are marvellous things, but only when they work . . .

There will be a slight delay in any updates on EA for the next few days as all the info from our main computer gets transfered to a brand new version. Gulp! That was an expensive trip to the Apple Store.

Did you know that a six-year-old computer is considered "vintage" and unreparable? And it was very evident that the very young geeks at the Genius Bar could not believe that such an antiquated machine was still in daily use.

I'm also sure that the lucky person who transfers the data will have a hard time believing that anyone would want or need the thousands of cow photos the old machine contains. We live in a different world than most.

What was most incredible was the 20ish service person actually stating that it was "my choice" to live where high speed internet access was unreliable. His theory: people moved to cities to take advantage of all they offer, and one of the most compelling reasons for city life is the availability of the latest and greatest technology.

My response? He's damn lucky that city life is not everyone's cup of tea or he might go hungry. A statement of fact that made absolutey no impact. Apparently technology is manditory; food is optional.

We still have a lot of work to do on the education front.

JL

Now it's heck or high water

As of June 30th sales of  Calgary Stampede "Hell or High Water" t-shirts have raised over $500,000 for the Canadian Red Cross Alberta Floods Fund (see Calgary Herald story). And now the "G" rated "Heck or High Water" version is available for kids. Available on the Stampede Store Website.

Hell or high water . . .

My favourite photo of flood rescue in Southern Alberta - trust a farmer to come up with an inventive use for equipment!

Thanks to all who enquired about our well being - other than a leaky basement (due to 14 inches of rain) all is fine. We're as green as Ireland and the lawn squishes when walked on.

Many, many others were not so fortunate with the welfare of affected livestock and crops yet to be determined, and no doubt the loss will be substantial. The BBC reported “One farm that we went to had 60 cattle drowned in the fields." (see Calgary Sun article).

Stay tuned for the story on Stampede - it will happen 'come hell or high water' . . .

Updated information at www.calgarystampede.com

FYI - If you are traveling to Stampede bring lots of spray - the number of mosquitos in Alberta now rivals Manitoba!

Calgary Bull Sale in the News

CTV News interview video from the Calgary Bull Sale.  Also a photo gallery in the Calgary Herald. You might recognize a person or two!