Opening Day Jitters at Drowsy Water Ranch
Sunday, May 31 was a monumental day around here for two reasons. First, because it was the first day of our 2009 season. That means all of the prep needed to be finished, cabins cleaned, food ready, staff in place. The second reason was because, for the first time in [...]
T minus 13 days. . .and Counting!
Remember how all winter I rambled on romantically about life on this Colorado Dude Ranch, talking about the snow and the cold, the peace and the quiet? Yeah, well, forget all that. That is over, dudes. Those days are gone. Totally and completely gone. We're now a hive of activity. The worker bees are buzzing [...]
The Mother of Drowsy Water Ranch
Happy Mother's Day to the Mother of Drowsy Water Ranch! Your love for life is an inspiration to all of us!
Our Drowsy Water Ranch Cowgirl
I've been trying to keep the blog to ranch happenings: moving cows, moving horses, the snow, the mud, the chicken, etc. etc. etc. I know, I know, I slip in random personal facts, but I really do try to keep it focused on Drowsy Water Ranch and life in Colorado [...]
Ranch Pyromaniacs
As you've probably heard, this area of the state is seeing one of the worst pine beetle attacks in recent history. At this point, there is nothing we can do to stop the beetle. We hopelessly watch as our pristine forests of green pines fall prey to the insect and [...]
Mud Season Monday from Drowsy Water Ranch
I know I've sort of fallen off course with the Monday at the Barn thing. Don't worry, the barn is still here. And as for life on the ranch, I'll say it has been typical for this part Colorado in April. Warm. Then Cold. Then sun. Then snow. You know where that leaves us? With mud. This [...]