Buck's Blog

"The Flying L Guest Ranch In 1947"

2012-01-16T16:21:00.000-08:00

This is a picture taken at the air strip here on the ranch in 1947. There was a fashion show on the day of the grand opening. This picture was found today and was a picture that was taken for Life Magazine that did a story on the event.

"2011 Photo Contest Winner"

2012-01-05T16:53:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Mark Holly our 2011 photo contest winner. Mark took this picture behind the main house at dusk.

"What A Great Place To Wake Up"

2011-11-14T07:29:00.000-08:00

The Texas Hill Country. If you have never been here I hope you can make it sometime. There is something about the fresh air, the sunrise over the hills, a horseback ride and a little relaxin' on the back porch.

"Photo Contest"

2011-11-02T14:43:00.000-07:00

A couple of pictures just submitted for our photo contest.
Remember having smores' at the campfire?
Great pic's

"Want To Go For A Ride?"

2011-10-31T16:06:00.000-07:00

"Come On Fall Weather"

2011-10-24T12:52:00.000-07:00

The summer is pretty much behind us and we are excited about the weather change. I can't wait for that first night we have to move into the main house for a little music around the fireplace, some hot chocolate and of course, smore's.
I wore a light jacket last week around the campfire and it did put a smile on my face as the summer fades into my memory. So you may want to start thinking about commin' on out for some time of relaxation and building some Flying L Ranch memories.

I love this time of year.

Buck and grandaughter Morgan

2011-09-25T19:37:00.000-07:00

Yes the girl can sing

"George Chambers At The Flying L"

2011-09-23T09:13:00.000-07:00

George Chambers will be here to play some good old country music

this Saturday from 5:30 till 7:30. George's band the Country Gentlemen

have backed up for Willie and a lot of other big name artist through the

years. This will all be for our chuck wagon dinner and show which we

will be doing a little archery, roping, dressin' up like cowhands and

probably a few shootouts.

I hope you can stop by for a little country fun.

Know Who These Guys Are?

2011-09-13T13:15:00.000-07:00

We had a great time in the Celebrate Bandera parade. You may recognize Tawni as our head wrangler here at the ranch. Dusty got all dressed up in his bull fighting outfit from the old days.

If you would like to join my facebook you can do that at Buck Shannon or if you would like to see some videos of a little singin' you can find those on u-tube under, buckflyingl.
Thanks for stoppin' by.

"Celebrate Bandera"

2011-08-30T08:51:00.000-07:00

Celebrate Bandera will be this weekend and looks like a lot of fun. I will be driving the wagon in the parade. If you would like to ride with me give the ranch a call and get your name on the sign up sheet. We have a few spots left. We will meet at the river at 10:15.
Hope to see you there.
Buck

2011-08-09T09:45:00.000-07:00

Jacob, thanks for all your hard work. I hope you had a good time at the ranch.

"So, This Is Bandera"

2011-07-31T09:00:00.000-07:00

A picture sent to the Flying L Guest ranch recently for their photo contest that will end December 31.
This is what Bandera is all about.

"Lucy Lapham"

2011-07-20T09:25:00.000-07:00

A 1956 Lincoln 11 was a car supposedly bought for Lucy Lapham. Not sure if it was his daughter or wife of Jack Lapham the owner of the Flying L Ranch at the time. The car is a car that would have been at the ranch during the time John Wayne stayed at the ranch while filming the movie The Alamo.

"Texas Wild Bunch"

2011-07-19T08:16:00.000-07:00

Every Saturday this summer the Texas Wild Bunch has been here as part of our chuck wagon dinner and show. Seems like every time they come the bank gets robbed.

"Longhorn Steer"

2011-07-15T05:42:00.000-07:00

Arrowhead has been coming out this summer for everyone to see and get their picture on.

"Tight Britches"

2011-07-13T13:13:00.000-07:00

This is what it is like for the gal's when getting in the saddle in tight britches.

A must see.

"Golfing At The Flying L"

2011-07-08T08:25:00.000-07:00

Mark Colwell is serious about golf. When he comes to the Flying L to play he always gets lots of looks.

"Two World Champions Perform At The Flying L"

2011-07-02T07:31:00.000-07:00

This week we had two world champions at the Flying L Ranch. One is the reigning world champion trick roper Kevin Fitzpatrick and the other one is the world champion gun twirler Pistol Packin', Paula. Good times at the ranch.

"The Flying L 1959"

2011-06-21T08:30:00.000-07:00

This is a Magazine we recently found of the Flying L Ranch from 1959. The airplane is a Beechcraft Bonanza twin engine airplane which was Col. Lapham's favorite airplane. The airport was in operation from the late 40's until the mid 80's and known as "The Airman's Ranch.

The Col. was known for just flying to the ranch on an afternoon for a swim in the pool and was the owner of the ranch at the time.

" Campfires and Stars"

2011-06-12T20:02:00.000-07:00

You know it has been pretty hot around here for quite a while, but there is a time that comes around everyday that just can't be beat. When the sun goes down the stars come out, the campfire flickeres in the faces of the cowhands. Then it is time to break out the old guitar and sing some great old cowboy songs. If you have been to the ranch you know exactly what I am talking about. If you have never sat around that old campfire you need to give it a try.

This is a picture taken the other night by one of our guest.

"Thanks"

2011-05-20T10:32:00.000-07:00

Some nights it's just good to stop and say a prayer of thanksgiving.

"Chuck Wagon Dinner and Show"

2011-05-10T13:18:00.001-07:00

This week will feature Jody and Bobby Jenkins at the Chuck wagon dinner here at the ranch. Jody and his dad have opened for folks like Garth Brooks, Brooks and Dunn, Willie and always make sure we have a great time.
We start out with a ride to Ghost town and you just might see a bunch of deer on the way.
The Texas Wild Bunch gunslingers are always a big hit and you will probably be greeted with a hold up or the sound of an old fourty five might make you jump out of your seat.
Biscuits are cooked up on the old dutch oven and I'll be there with the Flying L brand to brand hats and the wooden rubber band pistols. You can find a cool drink right through those swingin' doors. We'll do a little ropin'and archery is a lot of fun for the kids.
Then it is time for a little brisket, chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad, beans, cole slaw and I like the cobbler.
You can catch a ride back to the main house for a campfire under the stars, a little campfire music and finish up the night with smore's.
It's a way of life here.

"Texas Wild Bunch"

2011-04-18T12:17:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday the Texas Wild Bunch showed up at the Chuck Wagon Dinner at the ranch.

There are a bunch of pictures on my facebook. Check it out and plan on comming out for a great evening at the Flying L.

"Back In The Saddle At Ninety-Eight"

2011-02-28T07:47:00.000-08:00

It was a big day at the ranch recently when Dorthy brought her mom to the Flying L for a little fun. We all climbed in the ranch wagon for the ride and I was ask by Dorthy's mom who is ninety- eight. "Buck don't you think I should drive the tractor?" Well after a little discussion she finally let me do the driving. Joe Bob took good care of her as she climbed onto the saddle and took a ride right here in the Texas Hill Country.

I hope I can still ride at ninety eight.

"A Picture From The Past"

2011-02-25T07:38:00.001-08:00