Diamond Bar Up

Our most recent adventure, now almost two years ago, was slightly different than our previous adventures since our accommodations weren't as rustic. We were custom to camping and roughing it by sleeping in the horse trailer and showering in the horse trailer. This trip we stayed at a bed and breakfast (and that was how it was we had beds and we were served a delicious cowboy's breakfast each morning) -- the beauty of the rustic west was all around us!





We were the only "cowboy and cowgirls" there at this time and we slept in the bunkhouse. We had access to the main bathroom with running water and a shower -- the outhouse was available for those emergencies.




The horses were put up very nicely. They had plenty to eat along with an individual pen for each covered with a roof to keep the hot sun off.



The first day of riding found us with no real plan --- we decided to ride along with our hostess to check fence lines and to see why the cattle are down by the ranch -- were the water tanks dry?








Our stay became very interesting since our hostess was very knowledgeable of the "cowboys" of the past. In fact, her husband (now deceased) was one of the well known "Six Pack". She shared many stories and her love for the "cowboy" and the "west" were very entertaining if not inspiring!

We weathered through one little rainstorm --- it made for some stunning pictures.







The following picture reminded me of the movie "Wooley Boys" and the scene where the outhouse becomes insecure at the top of the hill... If you haven't seen Wooley Boys I recommend it for an easy watch and wonderful scenery.




The antennae in the above picture just shows you that it really wasn't too rustic!


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"We arrived as strangers, with a handshake, to a rustic location in nowhere...

We thought our Northern Minnesota country home was remotely somewhere...

We were greeted by Festus and Lucky Bucks and don't forget the seven wee ones.

Our days began with wonderful tasting "cowboy" breakfasts which would tide us over 'til supper.

Our first ride this trip took us out with **** and her beloved dog, to check the water tanks and some fenceline.

At some point in the day, thoughts would wonder to the love of this land and the trial and error of making it what it is. A dream... that this "cowgirl" and her "cowboy" shared which now is shared with all who arrive at Diamond Bar.

Our stay ended up being much more than a stay at rustic inn --somewhat an inspiration that life is full of dreams.

We left with a friendship and a hug and the inspiration of a cowboy and his cowgirl and the dream of Diamond Bar Ranch.

"written by this blogger 8/07; this trip ended up having a lot of meaning to me -- in that no matter what our age (a person, a couple shall always dream and have dreams)"