We packed up and headed to the ranch after lunch and spent the remainder of the day there. Sam showed Brandon and I his bunker-turned-blacksmith shop, and then he got us throwing knives and hatchets. As you can see below, Luke was a little upset that he was not invited to do that with us! Sam then took us on a tour of the ranch, showing us the mesquite, the cattle, and the canyon before taking us to the shooting range. The evening ended with burgers on the grill, Texas-shaped sugar cookies, and a little swinging on the porch before we headed for Amarillo and then home.
Thanks again to Alison, Brandon, the Basses, and the Gaynors for all of their hospitality! We loved our trip and would love to make the trip again (although most likely flying next time rather than driving overnight)!
Luke relaxing on the porch
Is that a real cowboy?
Brandon sticking a knife!
Philip sticking a knife!
Luke was not happy about getting left behind for the knife-throw. Notice the hat thrown on the ground.
Shiner
Texas cattle
Longhorn (despite owning some Texas Longhorns, the Basses are Aggies - Gig 'em Aggies!)
the girls & Luke touring the ranch
safety instruction
Apparently that was some shot - Alison was impressed! Allison says that Alison has "sass" here!
Luke wanted those things off his ears!
Not sure about this, but I think Brandon is more intimidating when he is shooting guns!
Twins!? Separated at birth?! Allison/Alison E./E. Fishbaugh/Bass - what are the odds they would meet three years ago?
More instruction - it was fun to actually hit the targets!
Allison even enjoyed the shooting!
Palo Duro Canyon - the 2nd largest canyon in the United States; the Bass ranch lies on the canyon
Brandon, Sam, Phil
Family picture
Phil and Luke completing the tour
hanging out on the porch
Luke swinging
Grilling burgers!
Ms. Piggy's cookies
swinging with Sam
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