PICTURES: Mike's Montana Cattle Drive

Published by Mike Michalowicz (Google+)

This was the first day of the cattle drive. About 20 minutes after this picture of me (Mike Michalowicz) was taken some of the cattle needed to be herded up to the trail, but everyone on the drive was eating lunch.  So me and a wrangler did the herding for about 100 cattle and got them going again. I skipped lunch... and it was well worth it.

 

The rain started to come down (and even turned to snow) during the drive.  If you look to the far right of the picture, you can see one of our "crew" chasing down a run away cow.

 

That's me, Mike Michalowicz, and my sister, Li Hayes.  We went on the trip for some brother-sister bonding.  Li grew up with horses, and even had her own horse for years.  Needless to say, she was  a master wrangler.

 

I found no better way to dry my wet boots than to stick them "in" the fire, with my feet in 'em.

 

This was the entire crew (both wranglers and guests) that went on the 40 mile plus cattle drive.  And yes, I am in the photo, standing behind and to the left of the gent in the red shirt.

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  • http://www.barrymoltz.com Barry Moltz

    Yee ha!

  • Julie Fogg

    Nice boots, Mike! Sounds like an awesome trip/experience. I’ll keep it in mind for a possible bucket item. :)

    @juliefogg

  • http://www.basketsbyconsuela.com Consuela Greene

    Hey Mike,

    You look like you fit right in. Ride’em cowboy, happy trails to you!

    Consuela

  • http://www.smartwebsitediva.com Jill Chongva

    So jealous – this looks like an amazing experience!

    j :)

  • http://www.Cheryl-Hill.com Cheryl Hill

    Hey there Mr.Cow Boy -

    Looks like you had a great time here in Montana! How many City Slickers were there? Great Photos, thanks for sharing them with us.
    -Chill

  • http://www.ghostqueen.com MarVeena

    Awesome pic’s Mike, Thank you for sharing them!
    If you are ready for some warmer weather come on down to our TX ranch. You can help haul hay, geld the colts and drive some tractors. We have lots of horses to ride too!

    Peace
    MarVeena

  • http://homeofficemommymagazine.com/ Home Office Mommy

    Wow Mike,

    We see cattle all the time and now I’m thinking these been missing out somehow. Ha! :)

  • http://www.postcardmania.com Ferris Stith

    Looks like you had a lot of fun! Reminds me of City Slickers :)

    • http://www.ToiletPaperEntrepreneur.com Mike Michalowicz

      @Ferris – You gotta do it, it was truly amazing.
      @Home Office Mommy – I agree seeing them, is different then moving them along.
      @MarVeena – Oh wow, a Texas ranch sounds cools. Tractors would be awesome.
      @Chill – I missed seeing ya?!?!? I thought you would be there.
      @Jill – Thanks… it was truly amazing.
      @Consuela – Ride ‘em!!!!
      @Julie – Thanks for the compliments on the boots. It is my new favorite footwear.
      @Barry – Yee doggie.

  • http://www.teachingchildrenaboutmoney.com Amanda van der Gulik

    Hey, that looks like fun Mike! ;o)
    What a great trip to do with your sis!

    Cheers…Amanda van der Gulik…Excited Life Enthusiast! ;o)

  • http://www.bethsurdut.com Beth Surdut

    Saddle sores? or aren’t you telling.

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  • http://Ficklets.com Ros

    Aw, so sweet you and your sister went on a bonding-trip. Speak volumes about your family values.

    Did you say “giddy-up horsey” at least once? LOL! ;D

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventure. I want to go to Montana now!

  • http://www.ecudoctors.com Jorge Morales

    Wow man…looks like you had a sweet time.

    I grew up in a ranch slash farm in Puerto Rico and I can say that I would love to do a getaway like the one you just did.

    However what’s next for me is this: http://www.boss-inc.com/

    Survival Training!

  • http://www.carriebeers.com Carrie

    There is nothing better than being outdoors and sharing it with someone you love. It really gives you time to reflect on your life and dreams. For my 30th we did a dude ranch in Tucson AZ. Are you and your sister still talking?

  • Naresh Vij

    Hi Mike,

    Greetings!

    I am sure you must be energetic, enthusiastic, happy and raring to go again. This is what holidays does to us. Lesson for entrepreneurs… get away from daily routine once in a quarter for short trip and one n a year for long trip.

    You will be amazed at how your entrepreneur ship sails smoothly without you. Gives you opportunity to get away from set business to newer opportunities…

    happy Holidays to fellow entrepreneurs.

    Best Regards

    Naresh Vij

  • http://www.winningproof.com Michelle Hill

    Hey Mike,

    Looks like the perfect bucket list adventure…ride em Cowboy!
    I’m sure you made Billy Crystal jealous.

  • Tom Pagano

    Mike: You’ve now officially earned the nickname “Dude” Michalowicz. Sounds like one of those fantastic, once-in-a-lifetime experiences with a sister that you’ll hope to repeat! How fun.

  • http://www.one-simus.com Kim B

    Hey Mike,

    Nice photos, kinda reminds me of that movie with Billy Crystal. Course at the end Billy brings home a little cow :) Looks like all enjoyed themselves! Would love to do a trip with ya, course mine would be somewhat caribbeanesque!!

    Best,

    Your fellow TPE,
    Kim

    • http://www.ToiletPaperEntrepreneur.com Mike Michalowicz

      @Kim – I like your idea of doing a “Caribbeanesque” version.
      @Tom – I am now a Dude!!! Love it!!!!
      @Michelle – I think I did make Billy shed a tear.
      @Naresh – Yes there is a major lesson – we must slow down to speed up.
      @Carrie – Amen to the outdoors.
      @Jorge – Holy crap… you are into outdoor, traditional survival. Do you know Hedgehog Leatherworks? They make sheaths for traditional survival skills (bushcraft stuff). I can hook you up with Paul Scheiter the owner.
      @Ros – with my horse… I said Giddy up about 10,000 times… but he never giddied up!
      @Beth – knee pain!
      @Amanda – Life can be great, just need to grab the opportunities.

  • http://www.TeresaBondora.com Teresa

    Okay, your coat rocks!! Where did you get it???
    Teresa
    Atlanta

  • http://airsmarketing.net Bev

    Thanks for sharing Mike – looks like quite the experience.

  • http://www.organizedinnovations.com Stacey Anderson

    That is so cool! I am checking something off my bucket list this summer- an African Safari- can’t wait. Life is too short not to enjoy it!

  • http://www.kbwomen.com Krista Dunk

    How fun is that! Glad to hear your trip was fabulous, and thank you for sharing your photos.
    Blessings to you Mike,

    Krista Dunk
    Koinonia Business Women

  • http://www.SandyWheelerTravel.com Sandy Wheeler

    Hello cowpoke. I am sending a bunch of cowgirls to a dude ranch next June out in Colorado. I am trying to decide whether to go along or not. I like everything except the HORSES–yes I am afraid of them. Has to do with an experience on one with first hubby and oncoming traffic. Probably won’t run into that on a ranch so much. (really hoping the first hub wont be there) Maybe I will now that you have blazed the trail so to speak.

    Sandy
    @thedivacruiser

  • http://www.FunKeyFinder.com Linda Nagamine

    “Montana Dude” Mike…
    the photos are terrific and tells a great story. I’m up for a TFM event on horseback (english or western saddle).

  • http://zandapanda.com/ Sandra Lira

    Hey Mike,

    I noticed that you’re the only cowboy with a badass black hat! :)

    Looks like an amazing experience!!!

    Sandy
    ZANDA PANDA Bakeware

  • http://www.SandyWheelerTravel.com Sandy Wheeler

    No Linda, NO! Say it ain’t so, not a wonderful TFM event–not on horseback! I’m a chicken around horses. Are you on Facebook yet girl, then we could talk everyday!

    Sandy

    • http://www.ToiletPaperEntrepreneur.com Mike Michalowicz

      @Sandy – Time for you to buck up… I think we MUST do a TFM cattle drive trip. And YES you should go with them.
      @Sandra – Good eye. I wore the Australian style cowboy hat, all the other folks went with the American style white hat. You know me, gotta always be different.
      @Linda – Seriously??? I will make it happen.
      @Krista – Thanks…. you turn to go.
      @Stacey – An African safari sounds amazing. Do it and SEND PICs.
      @Bev – Thanks.
      @Teresa – The jacket is called an “oilskin duster” – literally water proof. Not a drop got on me. You can get it here for about $100 –> http://www.sheplers.com/mens/dusters/080409.html

  • http://www.youravon.com/scaruso Sheila A Caruso

    You City Slicker! Great pictures. You look like as real cowboy!

  • http://www.youravon.com/scaruso Sheila A Caruso

    a cowboy, sorry

  • http://www.esutras.com A’isha Bauer

    Bonding with family and nature – hmm… what better way to savor life?
    Bravo!
    Nice intentions and Great Spirit – many blessings to keep both in your life!
    A’isha from eSutras Organics.

  • http://www.ihaveavision.org Joyce Schwarz

    FUN FUN FUN — you city slicker — you look like a real COWBOY ! js.

  • http://www.roadragejewelry.com Jeanne Koesters

    This is EXACTLY what I’m trying to talk my husband into with some friends of ours. Maybe your pics will help sell him… woo hoo!

  • http://www.mybenefitsplus.com/jwiebe Jocelyn

    Way to go, Mike! I just watched The Bucket List for the first time the other night (I know, little slow), but GREAT movie:) Looks like you had a fantastic time…how’s your back side doing?!?!

  • Tommy

    The big question is “did you have enough toilet paper for the trip?”.

  • http://www.Cheryl-Hill.com Cheryl Hill

    Mike I have a questions…did you adopt a cow and name it Norman? LOL

  • http://www.wellnesspossibilities.com Kathy

    Sounds like fun. You have inspired me to add these kinds of activities to Wellness Possibilities.

    My latest activity is the Flying Trapeze. I just took my first class and learned my first trick: http://www.kathysmylymiller.com/2010/06/03/yes-it-is-me/

    • http://www.ToiletPaperEntrepreneur.com Mike Michalowicz

      @Kathy – That is great! I think I am adding that to my bucket list.
      @Cheryl – Nope, didn’t name a cow Norman… but I did name my horse Thunder Snail (he was loud, but slow).
      @Tommy – TP? No comment.
      @Jocelyn – Thanks. Backside not so bad, surprisingly. Knees in PAIN!
      @Jeanne – You MUST, MUST, MUST do it. It was amazing. Do a Google search on Montana High Cattle Drive. That is the one I did. Life changing!!!
      @Joyce – City Slicker all the way.
      @A’isha – Totally bonded with my sis. It was great
      @Sheila – Yes, I am a real life Billy Crystal.