Bear Sighting

I actually was lucky enough to see a Mama black bear, and her cub run across the road when going from one part of the ranch to the other a few days ago. I saw a big bear (brown, but still a black bear) last summer near the T Bar. That sighting last summer was the first time I had ever seen a bear in the wild. But, getting to see a Mama and baby cub was so cool. Wish my camera had been handy, but sure the pictures wouldn't have done the scene justice. So cool!!!!!

Tough Critters

This picture was taken in May, but just now posting. One of the cowboys found these cattle in an area that had been burned by the fire. They just didn't want to leave.

Pictures of the ranch

Just a few pictures from the ranch. You can also go to the website that Laura Jean has that shows some nice pictures of the accommodations at the ranch. The website is www.spurlake.com

Wolf pups

Sheep Camp Trailer

Once leaving CSI, Nelson has been busy building his own version of the RV/Sheep Camp trailer. We knew that we couldn't buy just any RV trailer that would withstand the roads and trails on the ranch. Nelson's solution.....build your own RV. It started with a gooseneck trailer, a vision or two, and some trial and error. Thankfully we had Marty Slawson available for much of the work. HIs expertise was much needed in this endevour. It looks really good, and should stand up to the rough roads, and tough weather that it will endure in New Mexico. Any of the cowboys that have had to pitch a tent on some of the remote places on the ranch will appreciate having a an RV type setting for camping requirements. The solar system is being built as we speak, and will enable them to move this trailer throughout the ranch, with solar electricty, water, a wood burning camp stove, plus a pretty nice bed to lay your head down at night. I do believe that this RV/Sheep trailer might be one for the record books. It will probably outlast both Nelson and I with the quality of workmanship that went into the construction. Also, a big thank you to Jim Shirley for all of his help with this little project.....(ha ha).