We always make memories when my brother is involved!  The ranch reunion 2008 was no exception. James, you and Shayne were wonderful hosts. Thanks so much.  Just finished putting the video together of the event and, I have to tell you, I heartily agree with Jimmy Lill (aka DD) that "this is the silliest thing we have ever done!" However, it was FUN and all who participated will never forget it, and even better, will smile and have a good feeling every time they are reminded of it.

I guess Thomas, the famous "tree fish" catcher and Patsy are in Amarillo, and D.L. and Phyllis are back in Fremont, Nebraska.  It sure was wonderful spending some time and sharing some neat experiences with you guys.

We are getting back to the old grind of clean up and fix up, you know.  I guess everyone else is also.    Not much activity on the website.  As far as I know, Johnny will perish from that dread disease, LOSBTSBF  cause his golfing buddies will not figure our how to save him. Poor Johnny! 

I don't know about you guys, but I bought a case of Rid-X and I faithfully pour a box down our toilet every week. I don't think I could have stayed as calm and cool as BarNone did in the situation.  We are talking major mess here, and he didn't even break a sweat! But, that's my brother!

I have had several good laughs while looking over the pictures of all you 42ers walking about in the field looking for gold coins.  I laugh because I am reminded of the grumbling and comments that I heard during the event.

"I bet he put a few gold coins out here and told us there were 75 just so we would look around here forever! "What he won't do to get us to stomp around out here in the weeds looking like dodo's"  "Do you really think he stood over by the fence and thru $75 in gold coins out here in the grass and weeds?" "Would he do something that crazy?" "Yes, that is just like him to do something like that!" "If he really did, we will be out here looking for gold coins for years to come!" "He just wanted us to look silly walking around out here in the grass like we were looking for Easter eggs!"  "Now I know what it takes to get me to walk around out here in the weeds and grass among the snakes, chiggers, ants and thorns in my sandals........gold!"

Well, dear friends, and I truly mean dear friends, we can't wait until another adventure brings us together again. In the meantime, take care of yourselves and each other, laugh as much as you can, stay healthy in mind and body, don't be too fastidious, don't be too serious, stop and smell the roses, vote democratic, or at least, not republican, stay active on the website (DD has worked diligently to maintain this neat opportunity for us to stay in touch), keep sending the emails cause I really look forward to them daily, and know that you are loved...very much.  Jargo and Sandy, we missed you but we know you have a full plate right now. We will stay in touch. Will let you know when we will be in Amarillo again.  I think you and Sandi will enjoy the "Amarillo" video we made at the ranch.

Keep in touch, 
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