The First Full Day
It's the first full day of the first "real" event here at the ranch. We're off and running.. I hope. All our guests arrived Thursday by 4pm. Some took out immediately with their cameras (digital photog. workshop). Others relaxed for a while in our pavillion.
By 6pm, we were all lined up on our front porch (facing west), relaxed in Red Willow armchairs, with appetizers to rival the on coming sunset.... and as always mother nature didn't disappoint. The fire in the sky came right on cue.
You gotta come out here to eat if nothing else. After our lengthy happy hour and sunset, we dined on honey and mustard baby back ribs with braised greens and a warm potato salad... and fresh honey rolls. Dessert woulda been the icing on the cake except it was a pear crisp w/ bluebell's homemade vanilla ice cream.
After dinner, as we'll do on most opening nights, our presenter gave a presentation to prime everyone for their big weekend. John English is a Smithsonian recognized photographer with a wealth of knowledge.
Now, we're 'up and at 'em! Everyone's had their in room coffee service. John's agenda includes a 6;30 sunrise photo session. Then, they're back at The People Place for a giant, ranch breakfast and more workshops.
Say a prayer that none of the potties get clogged.
Bill Robertson
PS.. The 600 pound stove works great. As it turns out, it doesn't weigh 600lbs if you take off the iron skillet tops. Once they're removed it's a manageable 450 (give or take a few pounds).
By 6pm, we were all lined up on our front porch (facing west), relaxed in Red Willow armchairs, with appetizers to rival the on coming sunset.... and as always mother nature didn't disappoint. The fire in the sky came right on cue.
You gotta come out here to eat if nothing else. After our lengthy happy hour and sunset, we dined on honey and mustard baby back ribs with braised greens and a warm potato salad... and fresh honey rolls. Dessert woulda been the icing on the cake except it was a pear crisp w/ bluebell's homemade vanilla ice cream.
After dinner, as we'll do on most opening nights, our presenter gave a presentation to prime everyone for their big weekend. John English is a Smithsonian recognized photographer with a wealth of knowledge.
Now, we're 'up and at 'em! Everyone's had their in room coffee service. John's agenda includes a 6;30 sunrise photo session. Then, they're back at The People Place for a giant, ranch breakfast and more workshops.
Say a prayer that none of the potties get clogged.
Bill Robertson
PS.. The 600 pound stove works great. As it turns out, it doesn't weigh 600lbs if you take off the iron skillet tops. Once they're removed it's a manageable 450 (give or take a few pounds).
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