#guest ranch

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Dusty Gallop by Spirithills

[ingoodtastedenver]

Colorado Staycation: Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch

The big outdoors, history, ranching and a western flare – Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch offers the makings of a true escape in Colorado. Writer Ron Stern shares his experiences there so we can make our own guest ranch dreams a reality. Save this article about going to Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch to Pinterest to help you plan your visit. Photos by Ron Stern. Graphic by InGoodTasteDenver.com. Nestled alongside…

[nashpotatoesoutdoorshow]

Rainbow Trout Ranch in Colorado!

I love that the stars aligned on this day…allowing me to record this video of Rainbow Trout Ranch!

[fatchance]

Feeder views: White-eared hummingbird / zafiro orejas blancas (Basilinna leucotis) at Beatty’s Guest Ranch, Cochise County, Arizona.

[philtstone]

the one themed episode psych never did that i always dream of was a lord of the rings/80s high fantasy episode. shawn and gus fetch quest thru the santa barbara hills but they get lost/sort of kidnapped and lassie and juliet have to go running after them. shawn claims that the spirits are giving him directions for said quest through a stray possum they find by the dumpsters. murderer is a (classic) industrial developer bulldozing trees without a permit. gus unearths a wizard robe from one of their childhood school plays that he claims brings him good luck (he is wearing this for the duration of the episode). they find out lassie has a secret broadsword sword collection and sometimes attends ren fairs. the swords are all too heavy for shawn to lift. at one point they get mildly poisoned and shawn has a drug induced dream of juliet kissing him back to life. henry has a c plot in which his meddling neighbour is trying to steal his silverware

[postcard-from-the-past]

Guest ranch near Lake Cle Elum, WA, US

American vintage postcard

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Where the West Begins

13. Devil in Disguise

Fall came and went and winter arrived at the ranch. Christine was glad again for the warmth in the kitchen that she had loathed in the summer.

“How was town?” Uhura asked Jim as he came in. Christine set the last dish on the table for dinner.

Jim smiled but shrugged. “Same as ever. Captain Pike’s worried about a new woman. Said she came to town poor as a church mouse. She’s staying in the cheapest room she can find and offering to take in sewing jobs.”

“Poor gal,” Christine said.

“Right?” Jim agreed. “I did give it a bit of thought on the way home. But if she’s making money…”

“…it’d be quite aways for people to bring jobs,” Uhura finished understanding what Jim meant.

The sound of boots entering the house interrupted the conversation. Laughing followed the rustle of coats being hung up came down the hall.

Christine herself saw the woman a week later when she rode with Leonard to town. They collected the mail and had lunch with Dr. M’Benga. She and Uhura had made a little list, so she and Leonard headed to the general store.

The woman was sitting on an upturned box outside the store. She was wrapped in a dark, threadbare cloak, and her pale face was pinched with the cold. Dark hair was coiled at the base of her neck, but loose strands hung out around her face.

“Is that the new gal Captain Pike was worried about?” Christine asked the shop keeper.

“Miss Kati out there? Yes ma’am, I suppose so. Came out on the train a few weeks back. She’s taking what handwork she can, but no one’s got much.”

“Hasn’t she got anyone?” Leonard asked.

“No one’s gotten much out of her. Real close she is,” the shopkeeper said.

Christine glanced quickly at Leonard and saw on his face he felt the same as her.

“A few people’s have been helping as they can,” the shopkeeper said in reply to their expressions.

With a quiet sigh, Christine got on with the things she needed to purchase. Leonard looked around, but she could see his mind working.

“Where’s she staying?” he asked suddenly.

“One of Miss Gaila’s smallest rooms.”

Leonard nodded and strode out of the store.

Christine finished her shopping and paid. She carried her little package under one arm and left the store. Miss Kati was still sitting outside, rubbing her hands together. Christine smiled gently when their eyes met, and continued down to meet Leonard at Gaila’s.

Not that there was any problem with Gaila’s saloon, but the rooms she normally kept were for men making their way to find work. That this Miss Kati would stay there instead of the hotel, Christine knew how much the woman was hurting.

Leonard came out the door as she got close.

“How much did you pay?” Christine asked knowingly.

Leonard blushed a faint bit. “For the week. And with the message that if she wants to come to the ranch she’s welcome.”

“Look at that big heart Leo,” Christine grinned. Leonard took the package from her and led the way back to the horses.

“You would have done the same,” he said over his shoulder.

The week passed and a knock on the front door surprised Christine and Uhura where they were working in the sitting room.

“I’ll get it,” Christine said as she set down her sewing and waved a hand at Uhura.

“Oh!” Christine exclaimed as she opened the door. Miss Kati was standing on the front porch, trying to hide her shivering. “Hello!” Christine said quickly. “Please! Come in.”

The strange woman looked at her cautiously but stepped forward.

“Come in! Come in! Come get warm,” Christine said, gesturing towards the sitting room doorway.

“My name is Kati,” said the woman. “Is this where I can find Dr. McCoy?”

“Yes,” Christine smiled. “I’m Christine and this is Uhura.”

“Welcome,” Uhura said, standing up.

“Here, just come and have a seat,” Christine said. “Get warm and I’ll go find Dr. McCoy.”

“Can I get you something to drink?” she heard Uhura ask as she left the room.

Christine grabbed a warm shawl and made her way to the barn.

“Oh, aren’t you all just working so hard,” she said, lifting a brow at the men standing and sitting inside.

“We’re just taking a wee break Miss Christine,” Scotty smiled at her amiably. “What can we do for ye?”

“That Miss Kati turned up looking for you Leo,” Christine said, turning to address him. “Suppose you should probably come too, Jim.”

Back in the sitting room, Kati jumped to her feet as Christine and the two men came in.

“You’re Dr. McCoy,” she said at once, looking at Leonard.

“Yes ma’am.”

“You did me a kindness.” Kati looked at him and frowned. “Why? You don’t even know me.”

McCoy left out a huff of air. “Because it was the right thing to do ma’am. I’d do the same for anyone down on their luck, especially this time of the year in the cold.”

“Ma’am, I’m James Kirk,” Jim said, introducing himself. “This is my ranch and from what I’ve heard from the sheriff you seem to be needing a place to keep warm.”

“I’m Kati and I’d be lying if I said that wasn’t true,” Kati answered in a sad voice. “Things haven’t gone right for me in any way since my brother died. He was all I had left.”

“You poor dear,” Uhura said softly.

“We’re all kind of strays here,” Jim told Kati. “We’ve all had some kind of trouble or hardship in life, but we’ve all ended up here together and stronger for it. If you’d care to stay here a while we’d be glad to help.”

Tears sprang into Kati’s dark eyes. “I don’t even know what to say,” she cried. “No one’s ever been that nice to me. Especially only having just met me!”

“Say you’ll stay ma’am,” Leonard said warmly. “One of us can ride into Gaila’s and get your things.”

Kati laughed through her tears. “This is all I have,” she said as she gestured at herself and the very small satchel in her hand.

“Then you’re nearly already settled,” Christine declared. “It’s a bit until dinner, but we can rustle you up something if you’re hungry?”

Kati shook her head. “I can wait.”

“Let’s get you settled with a room then,” Uhura said.

“Stay as long as you need,” Jim confirmed.

“I- I can’t believe this!” Kati wiped at the tears on her face.

As Christine led her from the sitting room, no one saw the twisted smile cross Kati’s face.

[upouralley]

[moonfromearth]

One day, as Lou was going about her morning routine, she got an urgent phone call from Marissa, the bartender she met a few nights before.

Apparently, Marissa and her partner needed a place to stay after an unnamed incident left them in need of a bed for a few nights.

Lou, being the caring person she is, is never one to say no to someone in need, so she put aside her discomfort with other people entering her space and welcomed the pair to her home.

[pokemon-experiments]

Random starter for @kokorowoutsu

Virizion had come back to the ranch in the middle of the night. It wasn't long before sunrise so she would lay herself in sight of the door and closed her eyes. The few days she spent here last time showed her that this place was, in fact, safe. The area was tranquil, peaceful, and a nice escape from the Arceus purist inhabitants nearby. In fact she end up falling asleep where she had laid down until the sun came up. When it did light beamed into ther eyes and she stirred to see movement. So, doing her best to wipe the sleep away, she'd call out.

"Pardon my sudden appearance, but I am here to begin the training of the Swords chosen." She figured being honest up front would be the best thing to do. "So, do you mind telling me where the Lucario with machine legs is?"

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Remuda by Spirithills Via Flickr: Three-bars herd

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𝐦𝐫 & 𝐦𝐫𝐬.

[nashpotatoesoutdoorshow]

Zapata Ranch in Colorado!

The McBride Family Trail at Zapata Ranch is a great place for birding!

[handcraftedloghomes]

Our picture of the week is the cozy, rustic guest bedroom in a spacious lodge we built in Colorado.  What a beautiful place for some R&R! 

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Drinking deeply.

Female broad-billed hummingbird / colibrí pico ancho (Cynanthus latirostris), at a Beatty’s Guest Ranch feeder. Cochise County, Arizona.

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Was Jesus an Invited Guest at Your Table?

Oh, yes, He was and is and will forever be! Our most welcomed and invited family member – our big Brother. I remember when my big brother would come home, pick me up and give me the biggest bear hug. My big brother was my idol. He always (no matter our ages) introduced me as his “kid sister”. He had an incredible baritone singing voice. When we attended his church where he was the music and…