THE LONETREE SCHOOL
We enjoyed our day with a couple of range scientists and SDSU extension specialist Dave Olilla as they worked on a video presentation on the growth and utilization of sweet clover. The Reinhold kids helped the videographer and also gathered great info on range management as the men filmed on the Lonetree Ranch. Another advantage of homeschooling for our family.
Cookie Break
We took time a for cookie break, complements of Elvira Nickel. These were some cookies that she left behind after the piano recital at Rainbow Bible Ranch on Sunday afternoon. What a view Larry Robin Reinhold are blessed with. Thanks God for a good day.
My Friend Rick
Danny figured out how to download the photos off my "old" cell phone. Brought back many memories going back to 2008. I remember the day well when Ricky called me to share of his illness and quite certain death. We had known each other since high school. We talked for a long time. He shared his appreciation of God and said that he had appreciated my life and testimony. I was humbled and the glory certainly goes to the Lord. After Rick died I remembered meeting with his brothers at the truckstop and they presented me with a check for Rainbow Bible Ranch from Rick's estate. That moment was overwhelming. "But for and by the Grace of God".
Molly and Laura
Cousins, Molly Reinhold and Laura Chord, had a pleasant time competing at the Custer Track Meet this past weekend. The folks at Rapid City Christian High School enjoy having Molly as part of the team, for which we are grateful. And Laura with the Newcastle, Wyoming team. "Girls...thanks for your testimony on and off the field!"
Excited about this tree
We are excited about this tree. The original elm shown here died a year or two ago. It was planted in the top of a filled-in well that proved to be quite nonproductive. The tree did well and it was the location of our sandpile to play in for over fifty years. Yesterday we planted one next to it. And yes the sand is coming complete with a variety of old Tonka Toys.
COUSINS
Cousins, Molly Reinhold and Laura Chord, had a pleasant time competing at the Custer Track Meet this past weekend. The folks at Rapid City Christian High School enjoy having Molly as part of the team, for which we are grateful. And Laura with the Newcastle, Wyoming team. "Girls...thanks for your testimony on and off the field!"
...LOVES HER KITTIES
Kiersten Rae in her "own little corner, in her own little chair". She truly loves her kitties.
Hope for Cattlemen
Hope for Cattlemen... an effort by some fine folks in Southeastern Dakota, around the Menno area, delivered six pairs to several families that took a hard hit from the Storm Atlas. We are grateful for the cow/calf that we received.
Arbor Day in South Dakota
It is Arbor Day in South Dakota. Are you planting a tree in your territory today...? Storm Restoration project is going well at Rainbow Bible Ranch. We planted 112 trees yesterday. Many more today...
My Agriculture teacher in Sturgis when I was in High School, Mr. Karl Williams, stated early on, "Dirt is what have under your finger nails... soil is what we plant in".
A thought... "If you would like to put some soil under your fingernails and plant for the next generation as well, contact me (LBR) and we would be glad to share some tree planting experiences with you today.
Happy Birthday Day 2014
Our first born son turned fourteen today. We are so proud of you, Danny. You have brought many a smile to our face and joys to our heart. These kids worked hard today and the steak supper followed by Robin's homemade angel food cake with strawberries and whipped cream certainly hit the spot
First Thunderstorm of the Season
Our first chance of thunderstorms is tomorrow. The power in these can be amazing... so can the beauty. This is one that we experienced on the Lonetree last summer. Robin took this extraordinary shot.
AT THE HENRICKS PLACE
We put it into high gear the last two days on rebuilding the corrals at the Henricks place. This was the original homestead of Hans and Vesper Henricks. Their children were Alice, Howard, Homer and Cecil (Buck). Buck was a cowboy. As we were replacing posts... you would find some that had the marks of being "snubbed" up with a wild cow at the end of a lariat rope, over the course of years. Lots ofstories could be shared from that family as well as the nearly thirty years that we have owned the place as well. Several other families have lived there over the years including Chris-Lana Morris and Lucas N Melinda Stolhammer.
Our crew worked well together. Larry-Robin Reinhold AndFamily along with Derek Anderson... and then today our dear friend Mike Hencey was so kind to help as well. Riley Anderson came out this afternoon to help clean up the area. Thanks everyone. "What a team!"
THOUGHT PROVOKING MEAL
We just finished supper after a long day of fencing and working outside. "Yes...It is 9:45 PM." However a special treat (popovers) awaited us. Robin had the family sit down and Grandpa was here, too. She said, "When Jesus died, they buried Him in a tomb" and Kiersten and Julia chimed in and said, "And they rolled a big stone in front of it." Robin continued, " But three days later... the tomb wasopened and Jesus was no longer found within, for He is alive!" She then had each of us open our popover and yes they were empty...
What a pleasant and thought provoking meal. Truly a blessing. We are thankful for what Christ did upon the cross and we are forever grateful that Jesus did not stay dead. :)
Robin finished off our supper with a fresh homemade strawberry pie. We are tired after a good day and we truly have been blessed.
CHORE LIGHT
Chore Light... I have generally thought that we were average folks. And we are. But the lifestyle that we live is hardly normal. Few experience the warm light in an old barn at dusk. Sadly few youth today have "real chores" that present life lessons. This is and has been a familiar scene for nearly 86 years in the barn on the Lonetree Ranch. Likewise on farms and ranches around the region during this busy calving season, it is seen as well. Cherish the opportunity and or memories of this experience and look for ways that you may share it with others. The impact of these life lessons cannot be framed and hung on a wall but are rather entrenched in the heart.
"FAMILY NITE"
Robin just handed out bowls of wonderful old-fashioned popped on top of the stove Popcorn. (Truthfully, there are no other kinds much around our house.) She often times adds a little Lonetree Ranch honey to the melted butter as she did tonight. Mighty good as some of you can attest too. When we were kids, Friday nite was our family nite. Then when we started Rainbow Bible Ranch, we sort of switched to Sunday evening. Popcorn, Dimock Dairy Cheddar Cheese, Welches grape juice, a little salami or smoked oysters on Ritz crackers rounded out with celery and peanut butter. Wow what a wonderful time. To God be the glory for our family. What are some of your favorite "family nites"?
The Sharpest Tool... Not
As some of you may know... the milk cow's calf is not "the sharpest tool in the shed" and sometimes needs assistance on that first day. Getting that calf to suck early on is vital. Robin and Caleb are giving a guiding hand. The Lonetree Ranch is not known for its dairy herd... but there have been few times when we didn't have milk cow to take care of during morning and evening chores.
This calf will still probably grow up to be a typical milk cow however... it will always be capable of finding the gate that was left open.
NEEDING A LITTLE HELP
As some of you may know... the milk cow's calf is not "the sharpest tool in the shed" and sometimes needs assistance on that first day. Getting that calf to suck early on is vital. Robin and Caleb are giving a guiding hand. The Lonetree Ranch is not known for it's dairy herd... but there have been few times when we didn't have milk cow to take care of during morning and evening chores.
This calf will still probably grow up to be a typical milk cow however... it will always be capable of finding the gate that was left open
