Sheep Camp Trailer

I know I spoke of the sheep camp trailer that Nelson designed and built for the ranch, but never managed to get the pictures posted. Thanks to Jim Shirley, here are some pictures. Again, a big shout out to Marty Slawson, and Jim Shirley for all of their help and expertise on this project.

Mountain Lion

Some of the contractors remodeling the cabins at the H-V Headquarters found a fresh elk kill inside the rock wall of the white house. The elk was definitely killed by a mountain lion, and put inside the wall near the main house for future eating. This was a little to close for comfort for anyone that might be spending time at the white house (namely me....and perhaps a weiner dog). The mountain lion had figured out that the elk were hanging near the house, and eating some of the leftover hay next to the barn. A perfect stalking ground for a mountain lion. Needless to say, this was not a good situation. The contractors contacted Laura Jean (the ranch manager's wife), and decided that it needed to be disposed of. Yes, for you tenderhearted people, it was shot. They called a local mountain lion hunter, and he found him living under one of the cabins. The H-V is now lion free, at least for now. Mountain lions are not an endangered species in case you were wondering. Plus, they are probably the most dangerous animal in the mountains. Pretty scary, and if I take Scooter to the ranch in the future he will need to be monitored constantly. Obviously, he would be a nice little snack for mountain lions, bears, havalina's, coyotes, and wolves. Man, there is a whole list of things that would enjoy a little weiner snack.

Blane and baby girl return

Blane and Holly rolled into Stilwell at about 7:30 am this morning (Friday, 8/10/12). They have returned after a long summer of working on the ranch. The former "wild child" as I had nicknamed Holly is a completely different dog. Good to have my kids home safe and sound.

My Cowboy

Blane has turned into quite the cowboy. There have been lots of patient people helping this city kid, and he has learned alot after spending two summers at the ranch. I know he has enjoyed the ranch, but I think he is ready to head back down to Pitt State. College life is a breeze compared to the hard work on the ranch. Pretty sure his first stop once arriving in KC on the 10th will be Chipotle, then home. He will only be home for a few hours before embarking on a lake weekend with friends, and then off to school.

Blane riding Scout. This horse is huge, and one of Blane's favorites to ride.