National Barn Day

I guess yesterday was National Barn Day.... I have seen pics of falling down barns... but I wanted to share with you the near legendary barn of the Lonetree Ranch. It was built in 1927 by Emanuel Reinhold. The first photo is my dad, Tige Reinhold, around 1960. And a number of the photos are from the present... nearly a century later

Not Quite What We Hoped For...

Well our oat crop did not get very tall... maybe a quarter to a third of expectations and hopes... But it sure is pretty. We just keep praising and trusting God.

Registered to Vote

I guess I just celebrated an anniversary. This May marked 50 years an American registered to vote. I remember the day well. Nora Hussey signed my card there in the @Sturgis Brown High School. Later she was appointed by President Reagan to be the director of the Denver Mint. I have missed very few elections. I understand one of the Governor candidates did not vote in a primary until 2024. I guess I have him beat. I love the fact that my family and I still vote at the Alkali Hall with neighbors in the Alkali Precinct. They are democrats, republicans and independents that understand their privilege and duty to vote. I will ignore what the opinion polls say... they change all the time. I may not ignore the "negative advertising"... in fact I will vote against those candidates that have resorted to that. I appreciate the fact that in the Governor's race... two of the candidates have identified who their running mate is. That is important as I will vote for the whole package. I will vote for legislators and commissioners that do their best to represent my family and me that are not out to fill the wishes of "establishment" government and big business. Good principles make good policy. And for me and my house... principle that is based on upon biblical principle is important

2026 LONETREE RANCH BRANDING

A Good Crew

Well we finished our branding chores with a hardworking group of hands. There was also lots of laughter and fellowship. Well over a century of the Lonetree Ranch brands on Hereford cattle. What a blessing.

And yes Robin is part of the crew... she took the photo

My Faith????

Many years ago I was sharing my story... my testimony... God's Word to a group of folks in Gillette. After I finished, a kind lady commented to me, "You have amazing faith". Without hesitation and certainly out of humility I responded, "Oh it is not my faith, but rather Who my faith is in".

Honestly, even today as we are a week away from our first camp at RBR... We are days away from branding calves and turnout... Yes, some major undertakings as well as some peculiar challenges are before us. I will be the first to admit that moving forward is not based on my seemingly meager faith. So many questions...I have no trouble falling asleep at night, but I know when I wake up, I am reminded of the heaviness of drought... cost of doing business... feeling short handed... unexplained illness in calves... disheartened friends and family. You know, because you may be in the some of the same situations. But praise God... The One that my faith is in can take my little bitty faith and together... We will press on.

May is always a challenge to an extent... 47 years ago through what the world deemed a tragedy, Rainbow Bible Ranch began. And what a blessing to be a part of God's working. May will always be a time of memories... of getting ready to have hundreds of kids and thousands of people in our backyard... busy times on the ranch... but we will ""press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. ... not because of my/our great faith... but Whom our faith is in

ON THIS MEMORIAL DAY

BOYD MANN

On this Memorial Day.... Honoring the memory of those that have put their lives on the line. Cousins.... My mother's first cousins.... Just some of the thousands that we extend gratitude for their sacrifice.

Boyd Mann - USS Monaghan - World War II

DEATH 18 DEC 1944 • Missing in Action in World War II-Buried at Sea-Philippines

STANLEY BANGERT

Stanley Bangert - USS Grayback - World War II

DEATH 27 FEB 1944 U.S. - Missing In Action or Lost At Sea On February 27, 1944, after the Grayback fired it's last torpedoes on a Japanese freighter, she was heavily damaged by a Japanese naval aircraft, exploded, and sank with the loss of all 80 crew members.

I am in Mangagement

I joke somewhat, "that I am in management". However, when I stand back and watch the operation in progress (as you see in the first picture),.... I also realize that I have and still do guide and give insight to this crew. I have learned over the years as well as the generations before me on the ranch that it is important to "pass the baton". I praise God daily for the privileges I have had with my family.

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On this day we worked the first calf heifers and their calves.

Rainy Day Stories

Julia and I jumped into the white Ford pickup and drove over to the Henricks Place to do an errand or two. We commented on the much welcomed rain that we were receiving. The rain gauge recorded about a half an inch over two days. Suppose to get pretty cool tonight. When Julia parked the pickup, we just sat and listened to the raindrops falling on the cab and windshield. I then recalled a memory which I shared with Julia... "When I was a kid and before we started RBR, the only time we would maybe go to town during the summer was when it would rain. That was the case in the middle of June many years ago. The downtown Rapid City stores were having their "Crazy Days" sales. Mom had gone out of the car and was shopping at JC Penny looking for a bargain. Mom was very frugal. Dad and us kids sat in the car listening to the rain falling and watching the windshield wipers go back and forth every so often. I remember it like yesterday. And then my dad began to sing.... "It's raining... it's pouring... the old man is snoring. He bumped his head and went to bed... and couldn't get up in the morning".... And then he laughed.... and of course we laughed.... And a memory was planted in my mind that has lasted through the years... and now Julia knows the story... and perhaps the story will be told again of sitting in the pickup with her dad... telling stories.

"Well Done Robin"

We had a little fun at Kiersten's Graduation as we honored Robin on completion of 28 years of homeschooling the "Reinhold Six" in the Lonetree School tradition. Well done Robin Lee. Will she quit impacting young lives in knowledge and wisdom? Definitely not. But the rigors and schedules of school is a chapter completed.

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