Spring time at the ranch..Still awaiting the flowers & vegitation though... we're about a month to a month and a half behind the low-lands.. But, started the clean-up around the place.. Sharon's Russian Sage is starting & the Pampas Grass is showing signs of life.. The Rose Bushes have actually survived this year.. What with a rather mild winter & the herds of deer traversing the property ( the Elk leave mostly alone ).. We researched a little this winter & are going to try and plant some annuals that the critters don'tr like to "munch" on.. Also going to plant some additional Juniper.. The ones we've got are really doing great.. Looking forward to the long week-end.. Hope you all have great times with your families.... ( Sounds like I get a lot of traffic on this site.... don't it.... "WRONG"

My buddy Tom is out there though... I did mention the blog on "Classmates" but, so far no one has visited I guess.. NO big deal... I enjoy the few minutes I put into this every once and awhile..

God Bless All..

Ric

Visitor to the ranch ( good sized bobcat - looks like a female ) wouldn't let me get too close, but I got close enough to get this shot of her..very pretty, love to have one for a pet !!!, but I don't think our Maine Coons would enjoy the company ... the other pic is a recent sunset. Sharon & I are heading out to Canon City today for the spring blossom festival. ( lots of entertainment & arts / crafts, etc.)

" RANT "

Joined Classmates.com recently... kinda fun... but, I notice that 90+ percent do not post recent photos of themselves... "whats with that ? " ..

The folks around "us" are like it was back in the fifties... God fearing, loyal, dedicated, have work, personal and professional ethics, believe in God, trust & have faith in their friends, watch out for them and their families & what their being exposed to, do not believe in abortions, lying, cheating, stealing, etc. and can be counted on when the going gets rough... and, Oh, yes, we "can" carry guns out here...I'm actually enjoying being 62 yr's old.... but I do fear for our children & grandchildren.... America's founders had a vision for us that is being trampled by the "left" ... God help us all.........I "do" thank God, every day for my life and the love of a wonderful women, as well as, for the talent I have been blessed with and hope it can make the lives of others more enjoyable, in some small way.. RANT OVER !!!!!

Meanwhile... back at the ranch... Life is good, love & charity abound and I love you all....

God Bless and keep you...

Ric