Bucket List Update.

About 365 days have passed since I opted to publish a bucket list. After looking back at it, I believe I should write it down and carry it around, as I haven't gotten been that hard at crossing them off. Granted, it was a bucket list and I don't plan to kick it any time soon. That let's me off the hook for a bit, in mine own mind. For instant gratification, I am going to do another 3 in 30 type deal. I failed for the most part on my last one, ie abandoned my food diary once I realized it only made me focus on food. Not what my stretched to the max high end denim wanted to hear. All they want to hear is "I am going to find you a new home so my bulging, desk chair shaped hind end doesn't put any more stress on you."



Focus, Keffer. Back to the whole point of this. Bucket list. I am proud to say I did get a few things checked off. And, mind you I am only giving myself 1/2 point on each of these accomplishments. I don't consider myself done on any of these. I slack in most aspects of goal keeping, but I am realistic and want to fully finish each of these items.



HAVE A GARDEN THAT PRODUCES..... CHECK! Full point. I ate myself stupid last summer. We had tons of okra, jalapenos, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. Onions worked pretty well, too. Had a few other peppers come up, but the green beans weren't as bountiful.

Here it is while it was young and green!

This task, if taken on again this summer, will be amended to gardening in large containers. I was a tick frustrated each night I battled the weeds and grass that over took the garden while I was plugging away at my desk each day. I will garden in water tanks this summer. I will only have peppers, squash and maybe okra. OH and spinach!!! Will keep you posted.

START A HEREFORD HERD...... 1/2 point.

This past December, Chisolm and I (more him than me) sold two heifers in the state Hereford sale. One went to a junior, who I hope is going to show her at the Oklahoma Youth Expo. We also have another heifer for sale private treaty and more embryo babies are hitting the ground, AKA being born, right now. Calf count... 5 babies and counting!!!

This is our heifer, for sale via private treaty, or she will become a foundation female for us. (To you none cattle readers.... think OctoMom)

PARTICIPATE IN RELAY FOR LIFE..... 1/2 point.

The past three years, a sale and this in OKC have over lapped, sending me to eastern Texas instead of walking. But, I am giving myself 1/2 point for donating money to the Susan Komen Relay For Life in memory of my grandmother!

START A SCHOLARSHIP AT BHE OR OSU..... 1/2 point.

This summer, we lost one of the funniest guys ever in Nathan Martin. He was only 31, was beating cancer and died while removing some hard, non-cancerous tissue. He was my "big brother" at BlackHawk and he almost made me like livestock judging. Almost is the key word. He loved Korn, had an infectious laugh and got taken away from us too soon. I am thankful for having the time to drink a few beers with him in Denver only mere months before he passes. Odd now, but I never would have imagined that was the last time I would see him. Maybe I would have not let him buy all the rounds:)

BHE started a scholarship program in memory of Nathan. I donated money, not millions or thousands, but still money in support of youth who opt to go to a junior college to learn about ag and livestock. I know Nathan would have laughed at me fretting over how much to give!

ADDING TWO TO MY LIST.... I want to see Kid Rock and DMB in concert. Thinking of my new 3 for 30 list. Stay tuned!