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Dear Travelers,

Howdy Partners!  Word is, that things sure are hoppin' out at the "Old Sierra Ranch", as they prepare for our upcoming arrival. Your trail boss is Rosemary Hawthorne, with all manner of critters assisting her.

Also, the Nichols Mercantile will be up and functional upon your arrival.  We have many hand made items for sale ranging from five cents to twenty dollars.

Then, of course, comes Toby, Sarah, Samuel, and Licorice, your canine guides to the past, as well as, "Pig", whom we could write volumes on, but we will let you experience for yourselves!

There is so much to do once we arrive at the homestead, and that first day will be the busiest.  We'll be real tuckered out at night, but that won't stop us from playin' our "mountain music", around that cracklin' fire at night!

The next few weeks will be busy ones as you prepare for your journey West.  Listed below are some recommendations we have for articles to bring along.  Of course, you'll want to keep your load light.  Many a' pilgrim has had to leave a treasured rocking chair, and other valuables, along the trail to lighten the load!

Bring;

1. Sturdy boots (Black or brown, pleas

2. Flannel pajamas or sweats to sleep in depending on weather

3. Long handles (Long underwear)

4. A few pair of underwear and socks (more if rainy)

5. Lantern (Flashlight)

6. Pillow

7. A sleeping bag and pad  (cabins and tents have hard wood floors)

8. Picture box (Camera, if you wish)

9. Bandana (Basic colors, please)

10. Toiletries – washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, etc.

11. A small rain poncho is good insurance

12. A great appetite and friendly nature.

Don't Bring;

1. Any and all valuables, as well as any devices from the twentieth century!

Pack everything in a large garbage bag and double it.  Then put a large label with your child’s name.  The teacher will label the cabin assignments for easy finding.  This saves so much time so we can get into the fun stuff!

As for us'ns, we's a redyin' thu animuls fer travl, an' we's a bringin' stock fer thu mercantile.  Shucks, even when you be a ruffin' it, ya'll mite lik to have a licorice twist, er a jaw breaker, now an' agin'!

Well, Pilgrims, here's lookin' ferward to a'seein' ya'll reel soon, so's we kin start our tip out West!  We's a promisin' ya'll an expurance yul nevr' fergit!  See ya' then!!

Miss Rosemary