With the signature of "authenticity" from a man who grew up and raised his family on a cattle ranch during the 1960's through the 1990's.
Cowboy traditions and philosophies of the Texas-style culture of skills are here as a backdrop.
These folks were forged in a harshness while appreciating the land, nature, and reverence of being small among vastness.
Respecting the past and trying to learn from the mistakes made by their elders was an honor to carry and pass along to their children.
Before motorized transportation had become more commonplace, we drove mule-drawn wagons and rode horses.
We adapted to pickups, trailers, and cars, but horsemanship and cattle handling were still the premier badges of honor.
We tried to preserve the skills and values required to utilize what was available at the moment and improve what we could around us.
We hope you can feel the love of it all and appreciate those who went before:
My Dad (Jack Sr), both my Granddads (Houston McCarty and Pete Ramsey), Clyde Shepherd, James Rinestine, Melvin and Jim Keith,
Jack Urey, Coy and Kenneth James, Brian Rinestine, Roy Slagle, Steve Lewis, Alfred Collins, Roy Arbuckle, David Whatley, Joe Culbertson,
Jay Dee Heiman, Randy Bruhn, Bobby Casados, David and Lloyd Girard, Bill Kelly, Frank Winters, Buck Ramsey, J.B. Allen, R.W. Hampton,
JW Tatum, Leland Earle, Jim, Jimmy, and Bob Payne, Benton Cain, Roy Mitchell, Howard Robertson, Van Robertson, Brent Ward,
Mettie Gutierrez, "Yacky" Tatum, Russell and Gene Heiman, Frank Quintana, Charlie Chacon, And my Sons Jeremy "Peeler" and
Josh " Cracker Jack" and daughter, Jennifer "Heart Breaker". Most thanks to my "lady" Kandy, who's been toughing it out with me through 50 years so far! And to my Mom, Charlotte.
I love you all!!