Lost a good man today
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I appreciate all the kind words all.
Wayne was a unique individual. Very old school.
No cell phone, internet, or other "modern" trappings. Came up as a logger when this region was defined by timber. Forced into retirement when the logging biz went south.
Cows were his hobby and passion. Kept a couple dozen head, just enough to keep him busy and in beef but not enough to make it financially viable as a business. He liked it like that, and our spent grain did much to reduce his spending on feed. I've worked with many farmers over the years, and Wayne was 100% reliable and always available if we got in a jam.
He also lived very simply. Burned his own wood for heat which he split himself, drilled his own new well a few years ago, always paid cash for everything. Had a great sense for being BS'd and was a great negotiator.
Beyond that he loved his family, friends, and life. He always had a great outlook on everything, very positive. One of his most often repeated phrases was "I enjoy a little bit of everything each day". This seemed to be his mantra, and while I've heard it at least a hundred times it makes perfect sense to me. Even more so now.
Wayne helped me out many times with issues concerning my property, vehicles, and much more. And expected nothing in return. He was a wealth of information.
They don't make men like Wayne anymore. He was an original. And the world is a far worse place without him.
Cheers,
RR
Wayne was a unique individual. Very old school.
No cell phone, internet, or other "modern" trappings. Came up as a logger when this region was defined by timber. Forced into retirement when the logging biz went south.
Cows were his hobby and passion. Kept a couple dozen head, just enough to keep him busy and in beef but not enough to make it financially viable as a business. He liked it like that, and our spent grain did much to reduce his spending on feed. I've worked with many farmers over the years, and Wayne was 100% reliable and always available if we got in a jam.
He also lived very simply. Burned his own wood for heat which he split himself, drilled his own new well a few years ago, always paid cash for everything. Had a great sense for being BS'd and was a great negotiator.
Beyond that he loved his family, friends, and life. He always had a great outlook on everything, very positive. One of his most often repeated phrases was "I enjoy a little bit of everything each day". This seemed to be his mantra, and while I've heard it at least a hundred times it makes perfect sense to me. Even more so now.
Wayne helped me out many times with issues concerning my property, vehicles, and much more. And expected nothing in return. He was a wealth of information.
They don't make men like Wayne anymore. He was an original. And the world is a far worse place without him.
Cheers,
RR
