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Well north-central Owyhee county has been re-arranged... but the ride WILL
go on! It was a most amazing storm - inches of hail, gusting winds and an
absolute deluge of rain. Gullies and dry washes became raging rivers.
Highway 78 was closed while acres of soil and brush boiled across it headed
for the Snake River. (I know this because I was stuck on the wrong side of
the flood for almost an hour with my truck and horse trailer and two
horses - helplessly watching - when we finally drove across the 'river' I
felt it pushing the rig downstream as the muddy water boiled up onto the
hood of the truck... heart thumping!). Our ranch sits above the confluence
of 2 creeks - both were raging, one bridge is now useless, the other is
still ok but will need a little work. The road into the ranch (marginal to
begin with) is most interesting.... fortunately our neighbor has a dozer and
loves to play with it.

If you're coming to the ride, you'll be treated to some most amazing sights
since I'm taking you across a few of the washes. I'm just glad this happened
yesterday, instead of next Friday!

The cottonwood trees have lost many of their leaves... and the blossoms
stripped off all my flowers ... but, damn, that was exciting!

Steph


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