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49 years ago tonight, as I sat by a glowing blaze in the fireplace in this half dugout on the Pitchfork ranch, a winter storm marched relentlessly across the rolling plains bringing with it wind and a blanketing snowfall.
Before the curtain of darkness fell upon John Bell and Bar JG canyons to the west, I cut a supply of firewood with a double bit ax and drew water from the cistern for washing dishes and a cup of tea before bedtime.
Stepping outside at daybreak on December 23rd, 1975 the canyon lands presented itself as a winter wonderland with heavy snow continuing to ride a moderate wind from the north.
It was a time in my youth I will never forget…the energy of a young man and the unbridled freedom of living on a big land and loving my profession as a fur trapper!
Tonight Sylinda and I sit by the fireplace in our home, a much more comfortable existence than where I lived almost half a century ago, but the memories created from that time will always be priceless and one’s that I have never regretted. It was an experience of a lifetime for a young college graduate, and too, it was a learning endeavor that has served me well to this day.
I wish more of our younger generation today would step out of their comfort zone and explore the uncertain. I would like to believe their lives would be as blessed as mine has been.
And again Sylinda and I wish all the happiness and love all deserve this Christmas of 2024!
God Bless America!!!

Before the curtain of darkness fell upon John Bell and Bar JG canyons to the west, I cut a supply of firewood with a double bit ax and drew water from the cistern for washing dishes and a cup of tea before bedtime.
Stepping outside at daybreak on December 23rd, 1975 the canyon lands presented itself as a winter wonderland with heavy snow continuing to ride a moderate wind from the north.
It was a time in my youth I will never forget…the energy of a young man and the unbridled freedom of living on a big land and loving my profession as a fur trapper!
Tonight Sylinda and I sit by the fireplace in our home, a much more comfortable existence than where I lived almost half a century ago, but the memories created from that time will always be priceless and one’s that I have never regretted. It was an experience of a lifetime for a young college graduate, and too, it was a learning endeavor that has served me well to this day.
I wish more of our younger generation today would step out of their comfort zone and explore the uncertain. I would like to believe their lives would be as blessed as mine has been.
And again Sylinda and I wish all the happiness and love all deserve this Christmas of 2024!
God Bless America!!!



