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rhea blalock — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:58:45 GMT

When I polled the family "what was the best part of our vacation", the answer unanimously, ta da, Heidi, Doug, their family and the hired hands. We felt at home and we felt blessed to be in such a caring atmosphere. The children were allowed to learn and It was more fun to spread out hay then fold the laundry at home. Our oldest grandson is a wheelchair user, he was able to participate in all the activities. His favorite activities were the shooting and rafting. All the kids had fun shooting and Arron is a great instructor with tons of patience. This all inclusive ranch touched on everyone's sense of adventure. The rafting and the day at Fish lake were tops with the whole group too. Myself I enjoyed the horseback riding, the peace you experience riding among the trees and ferns and learning the "stop, drop and roll". Bill's sense of adventure was reading and nap taking, there are many beautiful and secluded garden spots to read, observe nature and ponder, what's for dinner? Then you come to the food. we kept waiting for a bad meal, not here!!! In fact I bought Heidi's cookbook and I have used it already. The Cube Steak was a hit and the apricot cake will be served at the end of many dinners in our home. We all wished for another week. Heidi and Doug you have created a haven for busy families that allows you to slow down and appreciate all nature has to offer.
Thank you and we hope to vacation with you again.

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Doug — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:54:33 GMT

Hi Rosie! Happy Chinese New Year. Your horse "Max" is saddled, and idling at the curb in anticipation of your return. He told me that the ride at the beach was his favorite ride of the year! No, this is not another "Somes Bar Liars club" story. Our horse really do talk...with sad eyes, droopy ears, and tail wagging.

I enjoy my fancy embroidered Chinese T-shirt. It is all the rage when I wear it to the opera!

See you soon, Doug

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Rosina — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:31:38 GMT

Hi Heidi & Doug,

So glad to get your card the day before Chi new year. So worry the pack didnt make it to the ranch. Now I know you lost my email address and like my gift choices. I miss the place so much, I miss Max even more. You bet I am already planning another visit, if no '08, would be '09....miss u all so much! So glad to have this blog, will update more about this side of the world. Still pushing to get my article published, finger cross...Rosina