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John Chase- Land and Ranches in Sheridan, WY

It was COLD but BEAUTIFUL today in Big Horn, Wyoming

It's 20 below outside right now and the snow squeaks when you walk in it. In the full moon, you can see the mountains almost like daylight and the breath coming from our horses noses looks like dragon smole in the night. There really is a silver lining to every cloud. Hey, you've gotta look for the positives! But check out the beauty. This is a beautiful place and if you don't like the weather, just give it a few months.

Today at Yellowbird Ranch, Big Horn, WY horses soaking up sunshine at 7 below

cold landscape

Spring at Yellowbird Ranch, Big Horn, WY (quite a contrast!)spring at Yellowbird

Summer at Yellowbird Ranch, Big Horn, WY summer at Yellowbird

Fall at Yellowbird Ranch, Big Horn, WYfall at yellowbird

The news media.

Are we living in a state of fear? I think that generally, we are. "Global warming". It's not PC to even question somebody whe they speak about global warming as if it is fact. Never mind the inconvenient, cold, hard facts. The news media appoints themselves takes it upon themselves to creat negative situations, which most people just take for the truth.

Today, I just read another article about how real estate agents are "bailing out" and "packing up" due to the slumping housing market. Did the housing market across the country just happen on its own, or was it fueled by the news media. I'm sure that some markets were a bit super heated and may have required a market correction, but it seems to me that the media tried to scare everyone into sitting on their hands.

Based on what I see, our market is still pretty strong, but it could start tilting the other way.

I just wonder what the market, left to its own, might have done without all the negative hype.

Planning a great summer vacation yet?

With winter's grip on much of the country, many people are thinking about skiing and snowmobiling. That's understandable. I try to make the most of each and every day and live for the moment. I enjoy winter activities and I love to ski with my family. But summer in Sheridan, Wyoming is awesome. Dude Ranch vacations will bring many people back, from all over the country and world, to re-visit their favorite Big Horn Mountains and casual lifestyle. If you've been here before, you know what I'm talking about. If you haven't been here before, I invite you to check it out. This is a place where a traffic jam means waiting a few minutes to get through a herd of horses on their way to the ranch. Summer vacations in Sheridan are great for remembering what life is really all about.

I had to photoshop out the parking lots and shopping malls, but this is Sheridan, WY. This is where my grandparents, both from the greater Boston area, met. It's what has caused many people to fall in love with Sheridan and Big Horn, WY.TP Sunset

Searching for the last best place?

If you could pick the perfect place to live, work and play, what would it "feel" like? Would the people be friendly and wave to you while you're driving (you may or may not know them)? Could you leave your house unlocked? Could your kids run around and play and still be kids. Would you feel like it's home, even if you're from somewhere else?

Lucky for me, I get to live, work, play and be with my family in a place where traffic jams only occur when you have to wait to get through a herd of cattle of wildlife and where the smiles, handshakes and friendly waves far outweigh the stress of modern-day living. It's called the Sheridan Lifestyle, and I love it here in Sheridan, WY. we raise great horses, great beef, and great kids while we get to enjoy each other's company in a beautiful place on God's earth. Check it out: www.chasebrothersproperties.com and then come join us this summer for a dude ranch vacation, some wold-class polo, top rodeo, hunting, fishing or just relax and enjoy the west at its best.

muleys

Happy New Year from Sheridan, WY

In Sheridan and Big Horn, Wyoming, we brought in 2008 with a nice touch of winter, followed by a bluebird day that was crisp and cold, despite all the hype about "global warming". One of the reasons I love it here so much is that it is a 4-season climate and every 3 months or so, we get a nice change of scenery. I inserted some photos below. Beautiful isn't it? I hope everyone had a great Holiday season and that 2007 was great and hope for 2008 to be even better!Horses at Yellowbird RanchBeaver Creek Morning