Those dreaded fall rains that turn everything into ice are now starting to show up on the lower Peninsula. What a great day to just sit at home, work on Christmas letters, watch a little football and the 4th Round of the National Rodeo Finals. My favorite two cowboys, roper Fred Whitfield is having a tough time, missed his first and second round calves and placed out of the money in the third. My favorite Bronc rider, Billy Etbauer is having similar results, through three rounds he has not completed a ride. Big Joe Beaver, is having a great season, he is one of the leading calf ropers and in the run for the All Around Cowboy title.

Currently we are having some very heavy winds which are expected to continue through the day. Right after daylight this morning, I could hear a dog barking in the yard, but Dutch and Goldie were in the house to I took a look see. The winds were so strong, that I found the neighbors dog in our yard. He is now home, safe and warm after his windy ordeal.