It might be hard to believe we can enjoy a sunny day in the mid-70’s on Easter and then be shoveling snow two days later.
But that’s Wyoming weather, and locals understand the only real safe time to put the snow shovel in the back of the garage is around the 4th of July.
There have been times when it snowed six inches the day the first round of Men’s League Golf got underway here.
Old time sheep ranches always claimed they could bring on a spring snow storm by scheduling a shearing crew to come in.
We understand Meadowlark Ski area has shut down for the season. In the late winter or early spring, the very best snow pack arrives . . . people start opting for other weekend activities like fishing.
The snow machine riders tell us “snow has settled and you can ride anywhere!”
Of course they are talking about “anywhere it’s legal.” And they also notice their machines will cover a lot more ground on a tank of gas than when they are plowing through deep snow.
We see the Wyoming Legislature has ended their 2021 session without finding any answers about how to fund some important items such as financing education in this state.
The state’s Congressional delegation voted against the last stimulus bill, but the legislature gladly accepted the money. They used it to cover the shortage in the budget and get out of Cheyenne without really solving the big problems with the state’s tax structure.
The Bench Sitters love politics almost as much as second guessing coaches and referees.
And speaking of giving advice, we received the following miscellaneous suggestions from one of our long-time readers.
–Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong.
–Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.
–A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor.
–Words that soak into your ears are whispered….not yelled.
–Meanness don’t just happen overnight.
–Forgive your enemies; it messes up their heads.
–It doesn’t take a very big person to carry a grudge.
–The best sermons are lived, not preached.
–Don’t judge folks by their relatives.
–Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
–Timin’ has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.
–The biggest troublemaker you’ll probably ever have to deal with, watches you from the mirror every mornin’.
–Always drink upstream from the herd.
–Good judgment comes from experience, and a lotta that comes from bad judgment.
–Lettin’ the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin’ it back in.
–Live simply, love generously, care deeply,
–Don’t pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he’ll just kill you.
The Bench Sitters would like everyone to believe that last one, but they know better. It’s almost time to plant some potatoes and think about the rest of the garden. Take car and we’ll write again next week.
