Buck's Blog

2019-06-30T14:19:00.001-07:00

“Flying L Ranch Resort Update”

2018-07-10T16:11:00.001-07:00

‘’How Much Does A Horse Cost’

2018-07-10T14:42:00.000-07:00

My mom was always ask how much a horse cost? This is her story.

“A Lot Has Changed In Twelve Years”

2017-12-16T16:50:00.001-08:00

It has been twelve years since I came to work at the Flying L.

“The Golf Course Is In Good Shape”

2017-12-11T12:46:00.004-08:00

I went over to the golf course the other day to see how it is going.
Check out this video.
https://www.facebook.com/buck.shannon/posts/10210512828117740

“Horseback Riding At The Flying L”

2017-12-11T12:38:00.002-08:00

Check out this video on horseback riding at the ranch.
https://youtu.be/UfeATrqT8GA

Welcome to Buck's Blog

2017-07-18T12:44:00.002-07:00

"Celabrate Bandera Parade"

2016-09-15T16:35:00.001-07:00

Yes we were in the parade.

Dinner At The Ranch

2016-09-06T16:28:00.001-07:00

Over the last five years it has been a real treat to sit in with Bobby and Jody Jenkins here at the Flying L Ranch Resort here in Bandera. They have opened for artist like Garth, Brooks and Dunn, Merle and Willie.

Until next summer we will play here at the ranch for larger groups that come out and of course I will be just a pickin' around some ole' campfire.

Until we meet again.

Bandera Parade

2016-09-06T16:16:00.001-07:00

Yes, we were in the Celebrate Bandera Parade.

"A Ride And A Song"

2015-09-30T13:27:00.001-07:00

"New Bus"

2015-09-30T07:24:00.001-07:00

Just finished painting our bus. It will be used for evening deer watching trips on the ranch, parades and Hill Country site seeing.

Come check it out.

"Cowhands Everywhere"

2015-09-01T13:02:00.001-07:00

"Swimming At TheFlying L Ranch"

2015-08-31T08:33:00.001-07:00

"Every Night At The Flying L"

2015-07-12T18:32:00.001-07:00

"Get The Bus Ready"

2015-07-11T06:01:00.001-07:00

We are fixing up the bus for those deer watching trips.

"The Longhorns Are Coming"

2015-07-04T08:45:00.001-07:00

"River Fest"

2015-06-22T10:20:00.001-07:00

Did you know?

2015-03-20T10:48:00.001-07:00

"Our Wagon And Barrel"

2015-01-29T09:20:00.001-08:00

"Bandera And The Colt Revolver"

2015-01-08T12:49:00.001-08:00

It was around 1842 when one of the first Colt Revolvers was used in battle just ten miles north of Bandera Texas. The pistol was the first of what would later change the way battles against especially the Comanches were fought. This pistol was not up to par according to today's standards but it was a good start.

There are different accounts I have heard of this battle at "Bandera Pass" but I tend to believe the one that describes that the Texas Rangers were isued two revolvers each with an extra cylinder for each gun. The guns would shoot five shots and the cylinder would be changed out with the extra one but they couldn't be reloaded in the field.

I thought it interesting that this became a transition from fighting on the ground with a musket to being horseback shooting a pistol and this all took place twelve miles from the Flying L Guest Ranch in the Cowboy Capitol of the World.

Stop by the ranch and we"ll show you around, look off in the distance toward Bandera Pass and remenece over a good cup of coffee.

Thanks, Buck Shannon

"New Years Eve Party"

2014-12-22T09:40:00.001-08:00

"Flying L Matches"

2014-11-11T17:25:00.001-08:00

Recently we found the original matchbook from the Flying L Ranch. The matches are believed to be from 1947 the year we had the grand opening and we were able to get them reproduced.

Stop by the ranch for yours.

"Summer Has Been Fun At The Ranch"

2014-08-20T14:17:00.001-07:00

Last Nights Chucwagon Dinner

2014-08-18T08:37:00.001-07:00

Marvin took these pictures. I thought everyone would enjoy them.