What an unbelievable beautiful Thanksgiving morning to go hunting. And today Danny, was able to take this very pretty mule deer buck. He was spotted early in the tall growth in the dry bed of Reinhold Lake, which is proving to be great deer habitat. Good job Danny! As pretty much the custom, all the Reinhold kids were close by as Danny took the shot. Mom was able to sneak away from dinner preparation to be a part of the hunt for awhile. We loaded up the deer and hurried home. Robin went immediately to the kitchen where she opened the oven door... "Good news... the turkey is ready... it is time to eat." Thank you Lord for my family.
THE TRADITION OF COWBOYIN'
The tradition of cowboyin’ continues astride a good saddle horse, and horse sense comes in two ways: one on four legs and the other between two ears and anchored in the heart of the individual. Wet saddle blankets not only got the job done, but also make for good horses and cowboys and outfits that will go down in history.
From the days of the Longhorns and wild cattle and then into the era of the Herefords and Angus and multiple other breeds along the way, a good remuda has not only been a a thing of pride but of necessity to get the job done.
The following are words from a song by South Dakota's own Kyle Evans...
"I'm in heaven on a horse
On the wide open prairies of Dakota
Where life sings me a melody
And my heart sings in harmony
My troubles never been so few before..."
Photos by Robin Reinhold and Johnny Sundby
The "Fields of Dakota"
The "Fields of Dakota"
While our boys were playing football, our neighbors were shipping calves. Lots of "music" in the background, today.
We sure enjoy this scene...
Apart from the great setting for this JV game between RCCS Comets and the Douglas Patriots, we also see Caleb .#88, continuing to press forward after a nice catch for some good gain on this play.
Heartwarming to see the Comets and the Douglas Patriots gather together in student led prayer.
Pretty Nice....
Kiersten & Tuffy
Robin caught Julia and Kiersten enjoying this beautiful autumn day.
Our sweet Belle. We love our English Shepherd.
Looking West....
I have always enjoyed this view...
Looking west from Arrowhead Point.
Seashells...
You don't have to go to the beach to find seashells. Notice the mother of pearl on this fossil. My dad was a "rockhound"... and It has certainly been passed on and the all the Reinholds get excited to find a new treasure. Fossils are some of our favorites.
Look Around
Enjoying the Fall Colors in a less traditional venue. Look around each day and note God's blessings.
Comparison and Perspective
Comparison and perspective....
A few days ago I shared photos of our "Family Tree" a cottonwood tree that we enjoy that was recently struck by lightning. Well, here is another tree that we cherish. Located near our shop and on the edge of the Rainbow Bible Ranch parking lot. The first photo shows the tree and a huge recovery today... the other two show what it looked like four years ago after the blizzard "Atlas". Even though we have had two years of drought since... God has certainly restored this nearly iconic tree for many to appreciate.
A Top Notch Friend
Larry and Robin and Ron McLaughlin are celebrating 6 years of friendship on Facebook!
Yes, we are friends... but not because of FB. It has been longer than six year and more depthy. I believe one of Ron's kids attended RBR, but the impact that was really appreciated was when my dad, Tige, was still with us. During several of Dad's extended hospital stays nearly ten ago, Ron would faithfully stop in Dad's room. When Dad was home those last years, Ron and Harry Keeney would have Dad on their schedule to visit. That was huge for Dad and our family. In the early days of Hills View Evangelical Free Church, even though Dad was not a regular attendee or member, Ron counted Dad as a brother in the Lord and was concerned about his needs. Today, Ron is the pastor of a growing congregation and he also coaches football for the team that our son, Danny, plays with. And even in this pursuit, we see "Coach Ron" interested in developing character, spiritually and mentally, in Danny and other young men. With all this said... "Ron, Thank you for being a friend in all ways and not just a 'Facebook Friend' "
66 & 88
We watched an exciting game this past Friday night as the RCCS Comets played the Lyman County Raiders at Presho. Final score was 16-12... with some very good plays. For us it was exciting as Danny (66) and Caleb (88) played a number of plays together on defense.
2010... And Now 2017
2010... and today 2017
The Reinhold kids walking the tracks between the Missouri River and Fort Abraham Lincoln south of Mandan, North Dakota. We had a very nice day today. Pleasant in many aspects... Great family time.
The Mighty Mo… South of Mandan, ND
Taking their pick...
Watching each one decide which one was their pick made Robin and me smile. Molly chose a cute little buckskin. Danny had his eye on a big palomino that he had already named "Trump". Caleb had one haltered pretty soon. Rachel likes all of them. And Julia and Kiersten...they were just plain cute in their decision making process. These were not gifts, but projects and rewards for jobs well done.
Harvest of "spherecartellum"
It has truly been a blessing to have a killing frost hold off for so long. But with the weather changing the Reinhold kids thought it was time to harvest their "Non GMO Basketballs". No one can cry foul on this deal. Considering the drought, it really was a bumper crop.
Julia is quite pleased with this hybrid... Wilson x Spalding cross "spherecartellum" - {Spaldson)" She has worked on some others but they were a flop. Danny will process the data later.
In the harvest of "spherecartellum" ...basketballs, Kiersten tries to influence the call on this one. But Danny says it is somewhat unclear and sends it upstairs for further review.
STEERS TO TOWN
Our day started early on the Lonetree as the kids hauled some steers to Belle Fourche Livestock Exchange. Following a terrible dry summer and short grass, the steers were not as heavy as we had hoped but they looked good and are ready to go on feed and grow.
Black Hills Autumn
An annual tradition for nearly 20 years. Near Roughlock Falls at this spot... our kids have gathered for this photo. It was a beautiful day.
Our kids at Spearfish Falls.
We thorough enjoyed the day. Robin, Julia and Kiersten in Spearfish Canyon
Does not seen that long ago that these sons of ours were just little boys... Cherishing the moments
HEREFORD TOUR VISITS THE LONETREE
Memories of Memorial Day That Changed our Family
Society saw it as a tragic accident...But the Reinhold family realized as a painful life changing incident. May 28, 1979 was a day like many others.
MEMORIAL DAY GRATITUDE
My mother, Vicky Reinhold, was a great 'story teller". She would tell of her family members that served during WW 2. It was close to her heart as her three brothers served and she was the little sister. She told me of her cousin, Stanley and that he lost his life during the war.
Thank you Stanley and too all soldiers,sailers, marines and airmen that have given so much.
Stanley H. Bangert, gave his life for his country. He was a crew member of the USS Grayback, a submarine, which was lost in the East China Sea.
The Grayback sank numerous Japanese cargo ships, tankers and freighters, costing them about 21,594 tons of shipping. According to captured Japanese records, on Feb. 27, 1944, a carrier-based Japanese plane spotted the submarine on the surface and attacked it. The sub exploded and sank but, just to be sure it was destroyed, anti-submarine craft were called in to depth-charge the area.
Stanley Bangert tops the alphabetical list of those lost on the Grayback.
Rank/Rate Motor Machinist's Mate, First Class
Service Number 321 23 87
Birth Date March 27, 1919
From Sioux City, Iowa
Decorations Purple Heart
Submarine USS Grayback (SS-208)
Loss Date February 26, 1944
Location 25° 47'N x 128° 45'E, south of Okinawa
Circumstances Sunk by air attack
Remarks Stanley was born in Tyndall, South Dakota.
Memorial Day Gratitude
Memorial Day Gratitude
I knew him as Joe. The son of a dear family friend that was taken from this world seemingly too young in a hunting incident. Joe's mom continued raising Joe and his brothers with her Godly example. Joe came to camp as a little boy and I was able to spend some special time with him. Joe grew up and took on the honorable position of being a Marine. He was killed in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Reinhold family is grateful to Joe and his family for the sacrifice.
Joe's memory reminds me as I work with so many young people just like him each year, that their path here on earth may not always be as expected. With that, may we always be faithful in our service to each other and passionate about the call that God has given us.
Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph T. Welke
Died November 20, 2004 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom
20, of Rapid City, S.D.; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died Nov. 20 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, of wounds sustained Nov. 19 in enemy action in Anbar province, Iraq. CITY, S.D. — A Marine from Rapid City has died of injuries suffered while fighting in Fallujah, Iraq.
Lance Cpl. Joseph Welke, 20, of Rapid City, died Saturday at the Ramstein Air Force Base hospital in Germany.
Family members contacted Monday said they did not want to comment.
Welke graduated from Rapid City Stevens High School in 2003 and was a Greater Dakota All-Conference football player that year.
Joel Hybertson, head football coach for the Raiders, told the Rapid City Journal that Welke had always talked about becoming part of the military and joined the Marine Corps right after graduation.
“He was a hardworking kid and a very intense competitor. He wanted to be good, and he worked at being good,” Hybertson said.
“If we need somebody for our country, I want somebody like Joe Welke,” he said.
With Welke’s death, nine South Dakotans and a Nebraska man assigned to a South Dakota unit have been killed during military action in Iraq.
Funeral for Marine killed in Iraq to be held Saturday
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday in Rapid City for Lance Cpl. Joseph Welke, the latest South Dakotan to die in Iraq.
The 20-year-old Marine died Nov. 20 after being hurt while fighting in Anbar province, which includes the city of Fallujah. He was a member of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, based at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Welke’s body arrived about 6 p.m. Thursday on a commercial flight from Minneapolis. The flight was met at the Rapid City airport by a Marine honor guard, which moved the flag-draped casket to a waiting hearse. The Marines saluted their fallen colleague as the casket was moved.
A close friend from Welke’s unit accompanied his body all the way from Iraq.
Welke, an all-conference football player, graduated from Rapid City Stevens High School in 2003. The funeral will be held in the Stevens gym.
A Marine Corps honor guard will provide military honors during burial at Mountain View Cemetery.
Passengers on the Thursday flight had not been told Welke’s remains were on board until mid-flight. The passengers remained in their seats in silence until the honor guard completed its duty.
One passenger wept openly and was still crying several minutes later in the terminal.
Gov. Mike Rounds has asked that flags be flown at half-staff on Monday to honor Welke.
Nine South Dakotans and a Nebraska man assigned to a South Dakota unit have been killed during military action in Iraq.
— Associated Press
2017 Track Season for the Reinhold family
2017 Meade County Rally Day
When the country kids go to town.
