On the Ranch

My friend Charlie

invited us to his

Labor Day/Birthday party

at his ranch

Charlie is known far and wide

around here for

the great parties and events

he has held on his ranch

over the years

He raises Black Angus Cattle

and they roam all over the ranch

Charlie's ranch goes back four generations

His ranch house is over 100 years old

Little known fact -

James Michener stayed with Charlie at his ranch home

while he was writing his book   TEXAS

Mr. Michener acknowledges Charlie in his book

and credits him for an in depth history of Goliad

and the battle fought there for

Texas independence

and by the way

Charlie is quite the story teller himself

He has many stories about

the area around Goliad

and the ranches in that area

and I even think some of them are true!!

An old tractor turned into yard art!!

Charlie's pride and joy
is his community center/pavilion

He and his friend Jesse
(who also lives on the ranch)
have done a great job
of creating an atmosphere
that celebrates every thing
T E X A S





Reeves Ranch Community Center and Pavilion



That's Jesse on the left giving the

children rides on his horse

and speaking of Jesse,

this colorful character

has quite a unique

abode on the ranch

Can you see his colorful trailer in the background??

What can I say-

he's a creative guy!!!

The old timer on the left is

singing "Happy Birthday"

with a little help from all of us

to Charlie (on the right)

Charlie invited us to go inside

his community center

and take a look around

"It's kind of like a museum, he said"

and look who hubby ran into at the party!!

What's a party on a Texas Ranch with out the Duke??

There's even a corner with a TV playing non-stop westerns

(Black & White of course, that's the best kind)

Lots of places to sit and eat a plate of the

delicious brisket he cooked up, complete with all the trimmings!

Isn't this place great!!

Here's Charlie telling one of his many stories

to a group of friends



We had a great time!!

Charlie has created something very special

and he loves to share it with all his friends

But all good parties must come to an end

Time to leave

Don't hit a cow on your way out Partner!!

Every Little Birdie says-

Happy Birthday Charlie

You are one great guy!!!