El JEFE AND HIS SIDEKICK

Ray Martinez is a real cowboy and Rancho Mi Sueno is a working ranch, although Ray and Jeanie have sold off their cattle so they can travel more frequently. Ray had been a rancher all his life, and a rodeo cowboy. We see a lot of "westerners" in our travels, but one look at Ray and you know he isn't just foolin' around.

This is Ray and his horse Ajo, ready to drive the cattle to a new pasture last year.

Here is Ray on the ATV, followed by temporary Ranch Manager Odel on the tractor. Last year Odel and I spent a month as ranch hands while Jeanie and Ray took their 5th wheel to California. This year, Odel has been promoted to Ranch Manager while Barry and Jan learn the ropes.