Thank You x 2

☆ July 26, 2016

little red reefer beauty shot

Thank you to everyone who shared and supported my Kickstarter…. this is what I got!
A Little Red Reefer!

little red reefer left side

All thanks to YOU.

little red reefer barn doors

Barn doors instead of a roll up door!
She is perfect.

little red reefer right side

And she needs a name……….

Thank you, also, to Taylor, Sharon, Brian, Heligal Anne, Flying Coyote, Kate, Jane, Dennis, Jan, Rue, Jessica, Lindsey, Meghan, Mary, Ellen, Susan, Abi, Kelley, Sophie, Kathleen, Broken Wagon Farm, Rocko & Daisy, Bree, Pat, Julie, Marya, Maureen, Joyce, Pam, Nicole, Karie, Torre, Katie, Corinne, Sheri, Laima, Lissa, Linda, CeeBee, Sally, Liza, Susan, Leslie, Sara, Melissa, Sandy, Maggie, Bud, Joy, Jay, The Fourteen Anonymoi, Blithe, Moonyean, Keli, Karl, Marian, FOSS, John, Elizabeth, Theresa, Kevin, Rowan, and Jacquelyn for donating to my fundraiser to Help Fight Hunger.

We’re a third of the way to my goal (which I am matching to $10K)! I’m going to let it run till the beginning of November, then take a truckload of beef to The Food Bank of the Rockies in time for the holidays. You can join us and donate HERE – just $5 makes an impact.

Quickie Farmily news ~ Tinkerbell might be pregnant! Can you believe it? She looks so good, so strong and healthy, you’d never guess her tragic calfhood by looking at her. You’d never know Sid was an orphan, either. He is downright fat and he and Roxy are joined at the hip. I want to make them a draft team. I’ve been wanting to train an ox for years – since Frisco was born – and I always run out of time, so we’ll see if they ever pull a cart together…. but I do have them both halter trained. They are the cutest little pair. When Frisco died, I didn’t know if I’d ever fall in love with another calf like I did with him, and with Roxy and Sid, I have, times two.

Comments

44 Responses to “Thank You x 2”

  1. Deborah Dutko
    July 26th, 2016 @ 7:05 am

    Scarlett? Ruby? Alizarian Crimson?

  2. Amy
    July 26th, 2016 @ 7:20 am

    I have thought very hard about this and I submit:
    Scarlet, The Flying Ox Box
    Valentine, The Divine Bovine Combine

  3. torre
    July 26th, 2016 @ 7:52 am

    yay! looks fabulous!

  4. bp
    July 26th, 2016 @ 8:01 am

    Frisco Express. I assume you have Triple A?

    Just because.

  5. Deborah
    July 26th, 2016 @ 8:16 am

    Your cute reefer calls to me “Rosie” and I don’t know why, it just does. I can hardly wait to see you and your red reefer next week!

  6. Jo Davis
    July 26th, 2016 @ 8:40 am

    Rojo Rover!!!

  7. Amy
    July 26th, 2016 @ 8:51 am

    One more: Rosie the Riveted

  8. Nova L.
    July 26th, 2016 @ 9:21 am

    All the best to you, Shreve.

    How about “Red Rover”.

  9. Amanda M
    July 26th, 2016 @ 9:28 am

    Radio Frisco (instead of Flyer, cuz red… and goes fast….. it’s reaching, I know.) ;)

    Red Bull! err, wait, branding…. Crimson Minotaur!

  10. JoDi
    July 26th, 2016 @ 10:08 am

    Congrats! She’s a beauty!

  11. Sally
    July 26th, 2016 @ 10:33 am

    My first 3 thoughts:
    That is a beautiful truck.
    I am in love with a truck.
    I am green with envy. (Or red in this case)

    So happy for you Shreve; with the truck, the Kickstarter, your wonderful food donation program and all the babies whose lives have been graced by you!

  12. Wo of PDX
    July 26th, 2016 @ 10:41 am

    Ruby came to mind first…
    BUT, ‘Rhody’ (red rhododendron) has two meanings, right?

  13. bonnie
    July 26th, 2016 @ 10:57 am

    wow! just perfect. congratulations! and i’m so glad to know that roxy and sid are filling the void left by frisco.

  14. Sandy G.
    July 26th, 2016 @ 11:46 am

    Wonderful. You deserve your “Red Reefer”!! Love it!

  15. Christina
    July 26th, 2016 @ 1:20 pm

    Frisco Freight

  16. Laura in Tampa
    July 26th, 2016 @ 1:44 pm

    She’s beautiful! I do hope that having your own adorable little red reefer means that in future years, you’ll be able to deliver to my neck of the woods, too. My husband and I would dearly love to try your wonderful beef!

  17. Theresa Szpila
    July 26th, 2016 @ 5:59 pm

    I love your little red wagon! She’s beautiful and looks strong and sturdy. She also looks happy in her new home and proud of her new job. Happy trails to you both!

  18. Karen
    July 26th, 2016 @ 9:19 pm

    Little red perfection!!!! ~~yay~~

  19. Yvonne
    July 26th, 2016 @ 9:42 pm

    I agree with the other nominations for “Rosie”

  20. rockrat
    July 27th, 2016 @ 12:28 am

    Wow. That looks sharp. Like its got a lot backing it up. That’s pretty damn impressive for 8 years work in Wyoming.

  21. Colleen G
    July 27th, 2016 @ 6:27 am

    She is phenom and looks like fun to drive. Jo Jo is my name and I have no reason for this, it just popped into my head.

  22. scotty
    July 27th, 2016 @ 10:05 am

    reefer madness

  23. Keli
    July 27th, 2016 @ 11:42 am

    Yay, so exciting!! I’m so thrilled you were able to get your reefer truck :) Plus, it’s just so cute!

    I also love “Rosie” for the name!

    Congrats Shreve!!

  24. Wo of PDX
    July 27th, 2016 @ 11:52 am

    I thought of another one…. “Red Ryder”

  25. Eric
    July 27th, 2016 @ 1:57 pm

    Lil’ Red Beefer

  26. Cinda
    July 27th, 2016 @ 3:37 pm

    Congratulations! The truck looks super. Wow. And I re-read your touching story about Tinkerbell. The name Poppy just came to mind for the truck.

  27. Kim
    July 27th, 2016 @ 4:45 pm

    Clifford the big red truck

  28. Karen
    July 27th, 2016 @ 4:49 pm

    Ruby Reefer?

  29. Marya
    July 27th, 2016 @ 5:47 pm

    Your red reefer is so frickin’ cool! I love it! Thanks for doing all you do, Shreve. From sharing your life, to giving us insight to life with Charlie, for giving your cattle a good life, to living true to you. All of it helps to make the world a better place and inspires many to be true to themselves (ourselves!) too.

  30. DeeAnne
    July 27th, 2016 @ 7:29 pm

    I know it is corny…. but it fits..

    Meatloaf Express

    (as in the porkchop express (big trouble in little china))

    and congrats, great choice!!!

  31. Ericka
    July 28th, 2016 @ 9:58 am

    Way to go S!!! As I’ve said in the past… I adore and admire you! How about The Red Dreamen Demon or the Dreamen Demon for short. Best of Luck for your future endeavors and stay safe.

  32. Ericka
    July 28th, 2016 @ 10:02 am

    * Dreamin

  33. Lea'
    July 28th, 2016 @ 2:33 pm

    As usual, your photographs are stunning. It looks like your truck modeled for you.

    Rhodochrosite, shortened to Rhodie.

    Looking forward to seeing the truck – thinking about The Little Engine that Could.

    Always enjoy hearing about the farmily and their antics. Happy to hear that Roxy and Sid have dug themselves so deeply into your heart. Love rules.

  34. mlaiuppa
    July 28th, 2016 @ 2:43 pm

    You’ve been calling it Little Red Reefer for so long, that is how I think of it.

    In my watercolors, that color is Quin Red.

    Also Cad Red and Permanent Red Deep, but those aren’t as lyrical.

    I still like Little Red Reefer. Sorta like the Little Red Hen, only with vehicles.

  35. rabbitbrush
    July 28th, 2016 @ 3:51 pm

    I also like the name Ruby for this beautiful truck. And here’s a tune to go with her.

  36. judy
    July 29th, 2016 @ 9:34 am

    The name of your company is Star Brand Beef ~ I would name the truck (if it were mine) B.B. Star ~
    Stay cool over there ~

  37. Vanessa
    August 1st, 2016 @ 8:17 am

    Now that’s one Sexy Beast! LUV, luv the red!

  38. bp
    August 1st, 2016 @ 8:43 am

    Upon reflection, It probably won’t matter what you name her, her nickname will end up being Red.

    Or Green. As in reference to your holistic or ‘green’ approach to life.

  39. bp
    August 1st, 2016 @ 8:43 am

    Upon reflection, It probably won’t matter what you name her, her nickname will end up being Red.

    Or Green. As in reference to your holistic or ‘green’ approach to life.

  40. volt
    August 2nd, 2016 @ 12:46 pm

    another Ruby tune,
    Dion & the Belmonts Ruby Baby

    I love a girl and Ruby is her name…

  41. Yvonne
    August 5th, 2016 @ 10:43 am

    Maybe “Reefer”

  42. ironbadger
    August 5th, 2016 @ 3:16 pm

    I vote for “Endeavor”.

    -Badger-

  43. Laura
    August 5th, 2016 @ 11:00 pm

    Chili Palmer ;)

  44. Felyne
    August 15th, 2016 @ 2:20 pm

    Little Red Riding Reefer.

    After the song Little Red Riding Hood by Sam the Sham & the Pharoahs, because that symbolises your fight against the big bad feedlotters (which is a complete insult to wolves everywhere and I apologise – it’s metaphorical, alright?!)

    And because I’m a little insane, I relyric’d it a little…

    Owoooooooo!
    Who’s that I see driven’ down these roads?
    Why, it’s Little Red Riding Reefer.
    Hey there Little Red Riding Reefer,
    You sure are looking good.
    You’re everything a big bad feedlotter could want.
    Listen to me.
    Little Red Riding Reefer
    I don’t think little big girls should
    Go working in the spooky old cattle trade alone.
    Owoooooooo!

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