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Moving cows back to stalks seemed simple, proved frustrating

By Dixi Wellman, Waverly, Neb.
Jan 11, 2023
Jan 11, 2023

PPR Wellman 2.jpg — The Wellman cattle moved back to stalks after extreme cold. Storms bring enough snow to bury the stalks.
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By Dixi Wellman, Waverly, Neb.

Today I’m thankful for bad days that do not equal a bad life and a reminder that things always look better in the morning. I’ve never really understood what “going to hell in a handbasket” means but I’m pretty sure we had a day that came close to representing that this week.

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PPR Wellman 1.jpg — Water tanks cause all sorts of problems in cold weather. One was the source of major frustration for the Wellmans after the cold temperatures.
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