Today was my civic duty day. I voted (ballot box) and paid my six month land taxes.

[panader0]

The voting was a joy. The land taxes not so much.
I paid off my land years ago, but am still "renting" it from the government.
Somehow they figured out how much my social security check was and charge me almost the
exact same amount, twice a year.

[UTUSN]

1. Got pneumonia shot today, voting tomorrow, dog's rabies shot Saturday, car insurance this month

[Kali]

2. I'm working on mine today

sent 33 head to the sale in Willcox this week. people are selling a lot off this year, since NO RAIN. sale was full yesterday, no more room in the pens. they are probably going to go all night.

[panader0]

3. How many head do you run? All range cattle?---and how many acres does each require?

[Kali]

4. we run anywhere from 100 to 200 mother cows, depending on feed

yes all range cattle. NRCS suggests for people starting out in this type of country to run a cow or pair to 80 acres.

for the next anticipated question, the ranch is about 80% State Trust lease (money goes to the trust for certain beneficiaries - https://land.az.gov/our-agency-mission/beneficiaries )

[Jersey Devil]

5. I will never complain again about land taxes

When I left NJ my land taxes were over $16,000 per year and now in NC they are $1,500. I got a "raise" of over $15,000 for retirement. Not bad. I pay my taxes with a big smile.