Wild Horse Roundup

By Curtis Schrimp

October 1, 2004

Saturday evening the annual end of summer party was held at the Ernie Hammer’s. They hold it every year and a large crowd always shows up. People bring food to share. There are always lots of wieners to roast and lots of sharp sticks and people gather around a fire for roasting. They bring in a singer from Olney Springs and last year he was voted a top singer in Colorado. He was very good and I couldn’t keep my feet still and one song got me to calling a square dance, but I think Clax Duvall was the only one that heard me. One thing on the menu that was different was barbecued goat which was very good. One thing we got to do was sing happy birthday to Brenda Hammer. All in all, the Hammer’s put on a great party.

This past week Darrel and Yvonne Schallenberger went to Iowa to visit son Scott and family. He works in Omaha, but lives over the line in Iowa. I think they were gone about five days.

Marty and I cut down trees Saturday and also cleaned our chimneys. I was mainly an observer as she can run a chain saw. I have to cut them in stove lengths.

We are getting a new neighbor across the street at Bill Skinner’s. It is his mother’s cousin and her name is Candy, but I didn’t ask her last name. His mother is moving back as soon as they get some things done such as new carpet. Two of his brothers were here today, Wade and Scott. They drove a rental truck with her belongings.

Norway called today and I think Jessi and Jenni are starting to get a little excited about coming. Hugo is having homecoming this coming weekend and some of the girls Lee Ann coached and taught said that they would like for her to come. It is nice to be remembered.