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- We
have to stress safety first, since the only thing that won't fulfill our vision for this piece of heaven is if one of you
gets injured during your stay.
- Please be careful on the power toys and be sure to get our permission before you use
them (some of them aren't ours). Remember that speed kills. We limit speed on the ranch to about 15
mph. The fields are full of hog wallows that will turn that 700 pound piece of hot metal on your head in a heart
beat. Then you won't come back. And that would be sad.
- Kids should bring helmets and adults should always
supervise the kids. WalkieTalkies and flashlights are in the cupboard or on the window sill.
- If in doubt, don't do
it. Ask for help if you need it. This is the country and there are snakes (coral and copperheads and others) and a variety
of furry creatures that are all "more scared of you", but command your attention and respect nonetheless.
- Firearms
are permitted, but their use is limited to the North 40 Woods and North Pasture. Weapons must be unloaded before they are
brought back across Cummins Creek Bridge. No exceptions. No ammunition in the house, please.
- Regarding food,
most of the condiments that you'll need are already there. Paper products are here, as are trash bags. Bring anything else
you need to consume.
- Towels and linens are provided. In general, a made bed is a clean bed. Anything in the dryer
is clean. Make plans to give Anita Pietch a call before you leave (her number is on the fridge). She keeps the place
spotless for us. Just leave $50 on the kitchen table. And don't forget to take your trash with you
when you go.
- We don't have garbage service, so we burn burnables in the drum and bring the rest back. We also wash
dishes and glasses(instead of paper/disposables) to reduce the trash load. Note that we don't have a disposal for the sink,
since we have a septic system and not a municipal sewer. Ladies will find a special trash can in the restrooms as well.
- The
keys are in the lock box at the front door and at the shop door. You'll get the combination from us. When you unlock the door,
just put the keys back in the lock box, so they'll be there for you to use when you lock up to leave.
- Fish to your
heart's content. Bass and crappie abound in the Matt's Pond near the creek and bass and gar are plentiful in the Lilly Pond.
There are some monster catfish in the creek in back. Keep only what you plan to eat or mount. We'd love to see a picture
of whatever you catch!
- Seed for the bird feeders is in the shop if they need to be filled. Always
put some food in the cat feeder in the shop (feed is in the cabinet above) - Tigon will thank you. Alfalfa cubes or
pellets for the longhorns are in the black tub by the barn. You can hand feed them all through the fence, just fear
the size of their horns and hooves (amazingly large) and respect the size of their brain (equally amazingly
small). The top and bottom wire are hot on the electric fence behind the house. A dog run is in the pen
behind the shop if you bring an animal with you. No beasts in the house, please.
- When you leave, turn the AC
up to 85 in the summer or turn the heat down to 60 in the winter. Leave the spotlight switch on but turn the porch fans off.
Mind your fires in the pit, please.
- We'd love to get a picture of your visit to add to our album. Look for one of
the disposable cameras that we try to leave around. Don't forget to sign the register before you leave.
- In the end....if
you empty it, fill it. If you break it, fix it. If you dirty it, clean it. If you open it,
close it (unless it's a gate, then leave it as you found it).
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