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.

Happy Birthday Caleb

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR SON, CALEB!

You continue to be a blessing to so many. Godspeed...

Love and Respect,

Dad & Mom.

Thankful

We will start cutting this sorghum sudan field tomorrow.... "Lord Willing" We were hoping that it would be too wet. April, May, June precipitation was minimal ... July was better... and August... well we got some for which we are grateful. This field will be much better than we thought in June. Julia and I went over and looked at it this evening... "The whitetails are liking it"

Photo by drone taken by Danny.

Live Each Day...

There is not an abundance of trees on the Great Plains... perhaps that is why each is special. Very similar to the people that call these vast Plains home. And with the passing of each day and with the changing of seasons, we too, at times just seem to exist and at other times will tend to thrive. But we know that it is not just our own strength that allows us to endure, but faith in the Almighty along with courage that gnaws at our very backbone as it swells from a heart of gratitude that we get to call this place home. We live for each day and we cling to the hope of tomorrow. Not everyone wants to live in this big country, but that is alright. That is why we do.

LBR August 2017

Photo by Molly Reinhold Fisher

A SATURDAY ON THE LONETREE

It is where we live...

And it is what we do...

.... A Saturday on the Lonetree Ranch

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Photos by Danny, Robin and Julia

PERSPECTIVE

Perspective... Not just beef prices up in grocery stores...

From August 28 Wall Street Journal

Ground Beef up 11% over last year

Wholesale Pork Carcasses up 10% over last year

Pork Bellies for Bacon are up 30% more than an year ago

Wholesale prices for fresh and dry vegetables rose about 16% over last year

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And we probably would be amazed at what else has increased in price LBR

Picking Chokecherries

How do you get 38# of chokecherries? Family enjoying time together. Grateful to Robin as she prepares jelly and syrup from the fruit. of our labor.

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