Welcome THINGS!

By on July 27, 2011   /   Events, History, Lodging, Recreation, Vacation   /   Leave a comment
The 2011 VW Thing Rallye rolled into The Rankin on Saturday afternoon, July 17.  What a rainbow of colors as the fun cars pulled into our driveway!  It took a few minutes to get everyone checked-in and settled into their rooms and cabins, but then the fun began!  The grills were ready, picnic tables in place, and the the volleyball net set up.  The fire pit had coals just ready for toasting marshmallows and making s’mores.  We enjoyed visiting with everyone and making sure they had a relaxing evening after their long day of driving.  When I asked if I could take a few pictures of the cars in front of the rooms and cabins, they were so gracious and offered to line them up anywhere I wanted them for a morning photo shoot before they left in the morning!

So, EARLY Sunday morning everyone was up and ready to start their trek to Yellowstone.  Robert and I were up and ready to get a few pictures of the group as they lined up for take off.  The slide show gives you an idea of the excitement, the noise and controlled chaos.  I’ve never seen a more organized group of travelers who enjoyed each other’s company more.  We wished them well and watched them head north to Yellowstone country in the cool morning air.

The rest of the day was very quiet and I contemplated the gifts of friendship we are so fortunate to nurture with our business.  We hope to see you soon!  Travel Safely!

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Full House

By on July 15, 2011   /   Uncategorized   /   Leave a comment

What a busy past few weeks for the Rankin crew!  Family reunions, visitors to Yellowstone and travelers on special trips have enjoyed our comfortable rooms and beautiful grounds.   We are privileged to hear about their journeys, meet their kids and tell them about my grandfather and the auto court days!  And it’s especially nice to see old friends who have stayed with us before requesting their favorite room or cabin.  Cabin no.5 is a favorite of our fishermen.

It has rained off and on the past week and everything is green.  Time to start mowing the lawns again.  It’s also time for our 85-year-old cottonwood trees to shed their seeds covered in fluffy, cotton-candy sticky, white fuzz.

They are all over the place!

Travel safely!  We’ll see you soon!

 

 

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Happy 4th of July 2011 !

By on July 4, 2011   /   Lodging, Recreation, Vacation   /   Leave a comment

Happy 4th to everyone!  We’ve welcomed so many guests the last month!  People are enjoying their Yellowstone and Teton adventures and return to relax with us on our shady lawns.  The fire pit is a favorite gathering spot in the evenings.  And this evening the fire works are beautiful and full of the spirit we as Americans cherish.

My flower gardens are in the poppy season, and the other perennials are ready to burst open.  The pansies are seeking shade as the summer heat is finally here while the petunias are loving the sun.  The tulip season lasted almost through the end of June this year.  I don’t remember them ever being so beautiful!

And of course the farm fields to the back of us are alive with this year’s crops.

Our recent entertainment has been a pair of crows trying to push their young one out of the nest.  The fledgling is reluctant to fend for himself and boy is he ugly! He is scrawny necked with few feathers and awkward with his flying attempts.

Continue to travel safely everyone!  We’ll see you soon!

Apologies to my blog fans. So much happening and keeping up with flower gardens, the business book-work and redecorating rooms and cabins keeps me from my writing.  Family from Texas were here visiting too.  What fun we  had decorating for the 4th together!  Love you guys!

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