The Last Ranch in Hells Canyon the further adventures of the Mantle family
Thank you so much for the book actually both books. I know your love went into the work. As I read them it seemed as though they were written just for me. Many things I never understood, didn t know, or just didn t take time to wonder. You have put your parents history down so that I can go back and now have it as part of my history.  I didn t know your dad and his saddle were such world travelers. For the first time I discovered his feelings; for months and months he suffered over Mickie s health. He suffered with her and for her because she was little and frail. Your dad mentioned smiley Freda and that he would like to see her again. He spent a lot of effort getting Cammie s horse for her. Everything gave me some idea of who your dad was and how he felt inside. In a way, I guess, the way he died was O.K. He wouldn t have wanted to slowly disintegrate and have someone take care of him. I m positive that he wouldn t have wanted to die in a hospital. Something I learned from your dad was no matter how bad your writing or spelling, you should write to say howdy and let everyone know your still there. --Justin Walker