NV Job Interview

[AZStickman]

I'm working out in Carson City NV this week and as I was driving back to my hotel I noticed a few ranches just east of town.The ranch names were a little "fluffy" but I figured this area isn't that far from San Francisco and maybe they were run by CA transplants.Having some ranching experience as a kid growing up in Montana and liking the area I decided to go in and see if the were looking to hire an experienced hand.

I was a bit surprised to find the ranch manager was a woman and she said they always have openings for qualified candidates and asked me what my specialties were. I told her I was good at round ups and hog tieing. I was also an experienced long rider and could stay in the brush for extended times no matter how rough it got. She seemed impressed and asked if I was hung. I told her I wasn't and that was why I learned to ride long and hard.

She said it sounded like I had the qualifications they were looking for and told me how much they paid. I can tell you ranch hand wages have really gone up over the years but the working schedule is a bit different from what I remember.

She asked If I could start on Monday and I told her I probably could but would like to have a look at her spread before accepting the offer. Oh my!!!!!!!...... Job interviewing in Nevada is something else...... Wish me luck in my new job..... Terry

 

[beavis14]

ha ha sounds like " that summer " the garth brooks song !

 

[Tworay]

Did ya have to supply your own saddle and whip?

 

[Wiszard]

Is the livestock on the ranch male or female? I'd hate to find out I'd be working with a bunch of steers rather than heffers!

Steve
Derkha derkha Muhammed jihad hakha sherpha sherpha abakhala- Gary of Team America World Police

 

[Feleno]

So what did the 'spread' look like?

 

[Wiszard]

I heard the terrain is a bit hairy....

Steve
Derkha derkha Muhammed jihad hakha sherpha sherpha abakhala- Gary of Team America World Police

 

[AZStickman]

"So what did the 'spread' look like? "

There was a nice valley with quite a bit of brush but it looked well maintained. She told me the valley had good moisture and occaisional running water. The Valley sloped up over a rise to the north and lead onto a flat plain where you could view twin peaks further up. They had quite a bit of elevation to them and I would guess it gets quite nippy at the summit....... Terry

 

[eelgrass]

LAST EDITED ON Apr-27-11 AT 10:12AM (MST)[p]If it's the ranch I'm thinking of, I used to poach that property when I was younger. Now they offer high fence guided hunts.

Eel

 

[Wiszard]

I used to wait on the neighbors property for game to hop the fence. Although, most of the game that came over was not the B&C type that stayed loyal to the ranch. I guess you could say they were the PISSCUTTERS. The meat tastes the same no matter how big the antlers.

Steve
Derkha derkha Muhammed jihad hakha sherpha sherpha abakhala- Gary of Team America World Police

 

[beavis14]

LOL eelgrass........

 

[zekers]

Carefull Stickman! I managed a ranch very similar for a couple of years. After the first hard winter, that beautiful plain and valley drifted over. Every pass I tried to travel ended up in a sloppy mess! Trespassers got to be a hell of a problem as well. I'm not saying don't enjoy your new position, but remember, after a while, it's just a job.