The ranch.

Stuff

Nice article, Frank. So girls, we don't want to go there? Ok! Keep in
mind, if we do make it, we would have a boat..
My cabin. Place looks the same. Strong smoke odor in the cabin and
barn, and lots of general clean up around the place. The surrounding
mountains are burned badly, with bare spots completely, black sticks
left in place, brown dead trees in other places, and dead but still
green in others. Now the concern is water run off when the monsoons
come and stream pollution and acidity. Wonder where this place will
end up economically as well. But, for now, my flag stil flies. R

AZ Trek

Howdy All:
Had a fun visit to CA last week, got to re-up with George and Frank! Fun Day that was:
To add the info: George, I didn't leave any more books in CA with Frank; you have the only two. Frank has a great book already, "On the Border with Crook", written by what's-his-name, his Adjutant, who was with him extensively. It's a good book for sure.
The other boobs (I meant Books!) that make for entertaining reading:
"I Fought w Geronimo" by Jason Betzinez. Maybe not the most historically accurate but a good read, c/w the times.
"The Apache Indians", by Frank Lockwood. Excellent.
"Apache Land", by Ross Santee. Excellent, a good read.
One more thing of a more delicate nature:
This tour is comprised of only the most ethical of men, men of high moral standards. Therefore, the ogling of our wives' breasts will not be tolerated. Not mentioning any names (Tom), but peeking/ogling at George's wife's breasts was inexcusable on that vacation, as we all discussed around a few beers. It doesn't matter that my wife felt somewhat left out and started to unbotton her shirt (stopped her just in time), and we just have to be larger than that, or at least more discrete...Tom.
Anyway, we'll have some fun next spring!! R

Updates

OK, sending this to two blogs:

Live from Springerville:

 Today will be a very big day for our ranch. The fire is over Noble Mtn. Auger Canyon had fire late last night but fire fighters have prepared it as well as possible. They have also backfired along the co rds in Dry Valley.

 Last night was a good one; temps in low 30's, no winds. Red flag warning for winds today starting about 11 am so the fire will come over Gobbler today and down into our valley. Hopefully we will hold. Got to go,

 We'll see how the day goes. Love to all, UR/Dad

Fwd: Apache War Expedition

Just to get the list on there..

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: <FrankBoddn@aol.com>
Date: Jun 1, 2011 3:43 PM
Subject: Apache War Expedition
To: <rsd12205@gmail.com>, <tcmd79@yahoo.com>, <mfulton1@socal.rr.com>

Gentlemen,

    Here is an outline of possible activities made out by our captain, Rich Dickson, for your perusal:

 

Meet up in Tucson.

Explore the Camp Grant area, Camp Grant Massacre.

Globe, Salt River Canyon, Cibecue and Fort apache.

Rich's "Elk Ridge Ranch" and environs.

Alma - Clooney's Grave.

Glenwood, N.M.

Silver City, N.M.

Old Ft. Bowie Apache Pass.

Wilcox:  Bar, Railroad.

Cochise Stronghold.

Dragood Springs Station.

Old Ft. Crittenden.

Tombstone, Ft. Huachucha Museum, Buffalo Soldiers.

 

This is an example of what we can do, time permitting and according to what interests whom.  I hope we are able to meet up down here at my house during Rich's visit to Carlsbad in a couple weeks.

 

Later, 

 

Frank

Apache Wars tour

Frank, looks like an all encompassing site visit, giving enough time.

 Forgot to add old Fort Lowell site here in Tucson. There is an interesting little museum there but the hours are sporadic.

Don't forget, you can use this email address and it all goes into the blog site. It will be recorded there for posterity and future reference..

 Also, you left out "Skeleton Cave" massacre site. This may or may not work depending on the availability of my friend who's been there, plus we will need a boat.. R