New Families, Old Bears, and Happiness.

Gosh, I've forgotten how busy the summer gets, and how quickly the days fly by, until I check my blog, and realize that it's been a week since the last time I checked in! But I can't complain because I've never seen a more beautiful start to a summer in all my years at the ranch- an entire day goes by without there being a cloud in the sky, and the beeze that blows throughout the day pacified the otherwise too warm June days; but more importantly, the extra moisture we've been getting from our epic winter has yielded more grass than I could ever think to eat...and anyone who's ever seen me knows that I CAN EAT!

On a side note- I've been feeling a little less important these days, as the bears have finally come out of hibernation and have started to frequent the ranch again... I don't know why everybody is so drawn to them- it's not ,Ike they do anything around here besides eat... At least I also pull my cart around occasionally!

But, on a positive note, this past week was one of new guests- I'd say about 50% were experiencing their first trip to the ranch, and I'm happy to say that each of them has already book their spot for the same week next year- I've been told that some of them are even coming for a winter trip this holiday season! I'm so happy to welcome all our newest C Lazy U family members, because they really are just the nicest people, and a wonderful addition to the ranch. Welcome, Lodmells, Kauderers, and Rosas! And welcome back to our long time return families- Spencers, Stacys, Kanes and Campbells, we love you all (me most of all, because you don't have young kids that I have to pull around in my cart!).


Until next time!

My Afternoon Off. In Short: AMAZING!

I know, I know, there are others working far harder than this, but let's be honest- I have an appearance to make at Coors Field this Saturday, and I need my beauty sleep. The sun is definitely to blame- it's been nothing but blue skies and warm weather here at the ranch, so a donkey can't help but want to soak some of it up!

But, speaking of which, I'll be at Coors Field all day this Saturday, June 18th, giving rides in my cart, and cheering our Rockies on- if you haven't gotten your ticket yet, and you'll be in the area, you definitely should- if for nothing else, to come see me! We'll be branding baseball to help raise money for the Rockies' charity, too!

Happy June everyone! For those of you that have booked you stay for the summer, I'll see you soon; for those of you that haven't, I've heard that we do still have some availability left- you should give us a call: 970-887-3344.

New Pastures and Homemade Barbecue

The smell of barbecue fills the air as the first Patio House cookout of the year gets underway; compounded with the sunny days and warm temperatures we've had these last few days, and the new pasture the wranglers are jingling to, grass lush and green, ripe for the eating, it is hard not to feel giddy about summer- one more week and our first round of Summer guests will be making their way down our mile long driveway to be greeted by a ranch hand; it's a wonderful tradition really: as they are escorted into the Outfitter's Cabin, the sound of good ol' country music playing melodically in the background, setting the atmosphere for their stay, faces light up at the site of friends from years past, stories are recounted as old friends catch up, and astonished looks spread across the faces of people who never knew that something could be so breathtaking as this.

Having lived here as long as I have, I've seen a lot of hugs and handshakes as old and new families are greeted during this Sunday afternoon ritual here at C Lazy U, but my heart still swells each time I see it- this place, the C Lazy U Ranch, is my home- with so many friends living here with me all year, I can truly say that I am surrounded by family- and yet, I'm still never as full as when our guest arrive for the season- that is when my family is complete.

As twilight falls around my friends and I, I realize that I've neglected my dinner, and so I end tonight with this- friends, old and new, I can't wait to see you- your C Lazy U family awaits you, but, right now, my grass awaits me!