Cool, Clear—Water!

I am so glad that Kinky is back! This morning I went over to the Lodge for a visit with him. The first thing that Kinky did, when I arrived, was to hand me a magazine called, ‘Spirit’ —August 2008 edition. On the cover was a beautiful picture of an orangutan. “Nance, I think you will really enjoy the story about a woman, who has a sanctuary in Florida, for chimpanzee's and orangutans.”

“Thank you, Kinky. I can’t wait to read it,” I said. “I love orangutans so much! Did you know, that I got to bottle feed and change a baby orangutan’s diaper—when I worked at the Fort Worth Zoo, as a kid? It was awesome, holding that adorable baby in my arms—as it tugged on my long brown hair. That is one of my claims to fame, for me.” Kinky and I had a great visit and then I returned to the rescue ranch.

Around 5:00, Tony, Ben and I went over to the Lodge to see Kinky. Brian Kanof, the incredibly great photographer, from El Paso, was there. We had a short, but fun visit, before Ben, The Mountain Man, challenged Tony to a game of pool.

The Medina Bulldog, grabbed his stick, Ben grabbed a stick, racked up the balls and the contest commenced! After two fairly short games— The Medina Bulldog - 2, Ben, The Mountain Man - 0! I loved it!

Then Brian challenged The Medina Bulldog! The Medina Bulldog 1, The Texas Western - 0! I loved it, again!

When Kinky entered the room, Tony asked him if he wanted to shoot a game of pool with him. “No, I have to make some more phone calls,” Kinky said. “Earlier today, I beat Brian in two games. I’m the new reigning champion at Echo Hill ranch.”

“Not anymore,” I teased. “Tony is!” Everyone laughed but Kinky. Then we went outside to the Friedman Family Bone Orchard, so Kinky could show us his latest plant addition—a beautiful hot pink hibiscus!

After admiring the beautiful bloom, we all went for a hike, to a beautiful place, on the ranch, known as, Big Foot. It was a lot of fun walking, talking and watching The Friedmans playing with Ben’s two beautiful pit bulls, Valerie and Penny, which Ben adopted from us—many years ago.

When we reached Big Foot, the dogs immediately jumped into the creek—swimming, jumping and laying in the cool, clear water. We stayed there, for over twenty minutes, before returning to the Lodge. It was a great hike!

When we reached the Lodge, Tony and I said our goodbyes and returned home to the rescue ranch. I am so glad that Kinky’s back.

I have just finished reading the magazine article, that Kinky asked me to read. It was a beautiful story, and I hope that y’all can find a way to read it, too. It is titled: ‘Back to Nurture’ by Mike Darling about Patti Ragan.