Memorial Day Weekend!

Old Glory

Memorial Day Weekend was a great way to kick-off our 2012 Summer Season! If you weren't able to join us last weekend, we look forward to seeing you real soon! The weather started off a little cool, but everyone was happy by Sunday when the sun came out and the kids could jump in the pool!                                               


       The Friday Night potluck over at Cottonwood was good family fun, and good food too! There was a delicious community meal of fresh homemade tortillas, all the fixins', and garden salad. I had the pleasure of meeting many of the families that will spend a good part of their summer here, and got to know some of the kids who would join me on Saturday night for the Parents Night Out. 
      
       Saturday morning rolled around early with the Opening Ceremonies of the Gymkhana. Thank you to our Flag Bearers who gave a whole new meaning to the term "Flying Colors".  Everyone was out and about and showing their R-Ranch Spirit. It looks like everyone has been practicing this winter, and getting faster all the time. 

2012 Memorial Day Weekend Gymkhana, Opening Ceremonies

Get your tickets to win!

We started selling tickets for the Raffle of a beautiful parade saddle. The tickets will be sold at every Gymkhana this summer, and the drawing will be held at the award ceremony. Tickets are only $5.00 a piece, so be sure to come out to the next event and get your tickets! 

We had a great time at the First Annual Memorial Day Horseshoe Tournament. It was great to see Pardners teaming up and having a great time. The competition was tough! When the winning ringer was tossed,prizes were awarded to the Tournament Champions, Derrick and Elvin, both Active Duty Military. Thanks for spending your Memorial Holiday here at the R-Ranch!

Headquarters Horseshoe Pits

Horseman's Association

Thank you to the Horseman's Association who came out and had a successfully delicious barbecue lunch. R-Ranch Clubs are a great asset to the Ranch and we greatly appreciate all that they do for us. Please come out and support R-Ranch Activities and Clubs! They will be providing lots of wonderful memories for us this summer.

The Parent's Night Out was a great success! There were 19 children, from the ages of 3 to 18! What a Wild party! These kids really know how to have a good time! There was popcorn, punch and gooey brownies, new friends were made, a ping pong tournament, touch football, and even a Freeze Dance Contest! The kids were great and it was fun to see them getting to know each other.The Klamath Dance was a swinging success, and everyone kicked up their heels to the sounds of Denim and Diamonds! Thank you to all who came out to the Dance and showed your
R-Ranch Spirit!    

R-Kids!

      Our First Annual Fishing Tournament got lots of people out of their bunks and down to the ponds for a peaceful morning of fishing. A festive booth was setup for weigh in, and Tyler and Trevor were ecstatic to receive a brand new fishing rod and tackle box, complete with tackle, for the biggest fish of the day! Thanks for breaking reels and tipping boats in the name of the biggest fish boys! We appreciate you! The sun came out just in time for the first Ice Cream Social of the year, and the Cottonwood Snackbar was packed with hungry swimmers and sunbathers! The pool was full of smiling children who participated in the Pool Games. The noodle race was hilarious and the soaked shirt relay got the kids cheering for their teammates! The kids wanted to keep playing, and prizes were won by all who participated. 

Our Winners!

      What a relaxing and fun way to end the weekend! Thank you to all who made this weekend a big success and we are gearing up for more fun activities to come. All of here at Headquarters would like to express our deep gratitude for all of those who have sacrificed for our Country and made it possible to enjoy or Freedom. Thank you. 
               Let's look forward to more memorable times to come!