Family Reunion @ The Flying M Ranch

Where in the world have I been?  The middle of nowhere West Kansas, that's where.  More specifically, I was at the Flying M Ranch in Sylvia, KS.  So what is a diva doing on a ranch?  She is attending a family reunion, that's what.  It was very nice though--hot showers, comfy beds, air conditioning, internet, sometimes cell service, and (best of all) excellent food that I did not have to cook!  (It was nice to have a break!).  Of course, it was good to be with all the family.  It is crazy how much has changed since the last reunion! On with the pictures---

The backside of the lodge.  There is a pond and fire pit.

I made a "biscuit-on-a-stick" using the fire pit.

We went on a tour of the Carey Salt Mines.  Apparently, I'm somehow related to the Carey's.  For the record, that particular chunk of salt did NOT have a sign that said, "Do Not Climb."  Obviously, if there's no sign, I'm going to climb it!

The family that was able to make it to the reunion.

This is a very interesting house (understatement) that is located on the property.  It was built way back when by an engineer, a short engineer, possibly insane.  There are all kinds of nooks and crannies, hide-y holes, and even secret doors and passageways.  It would be great for playing hide-and-go-seek!

This is me, headed down a secret passage way.

The Flying M Ranch does not have horses or cows, but alpacas.  They are pretty funny animals.

This little baby was born while we were there!

The wonderful owners of the ranch and hosts of the reunion! (Yes, they are a part of the family too.) They are set up for reunions, get-aways, and have evening had a wedding on the property.  Seriously, for West Kansas, this place is lovely!