Monthly Archives: June 2012

Previously: “May I help you, sir?” Susan, ever the attentive host asked. “You might,” the man replied, “You may have heard of me, name’s Derby. I’m looking for someone.” This “Derby” made even Boomer a bit nervous—he was obviously a … Continue reading →

Previously: As they went inside to discuss the details of Boomer’s takeover, one of the other hombres, a dangerous shootist, featured in Kidd’s wanted poster file rode into Dreadwood. This shootist, Derby, had been cutting a wide swath of death … Continue reading →

Previously: “I am sorry, Daisy,” Cujo said, sadness in her voice, “This is a surprise to me as well, you must deal with this and stay by Alpha-Jack’s side and hope for the best.” “Should I try to convince him … Continue reading →

Previously: “I figure the only reason you didn’t draw when you first saw me is because you thought you might be able to convince me to work for you. A wrong assumption.” Kidd panicked and went for his guns, alas—again … Continue reading →

Previously: Jay Cooper noted the interest McLintock took in Coldwater’s horse round-up, and waited off the road. He observed McLintock’s men mounting-up, “Mariah, how fast can you get us back to the ranch?” “Hang on tight!” She whinnied and broke … Continue reading →

Previously: Cooper met with Benjamin McLintock and played the role of the earnest, naive, idealistic young rancher—and McLintock bought it. He was very interested in the news that Coldwater Ranch would soon be driving wild mustangs back from the prairie—it … Continue reading →

Previously: “What if there’s an odd number?” “The we’ll settle that at ten paces, you and me…survivor’s ranch gets the horse,” Susie smiled. “Coldwater gets the extra horse,” the Blue Dog Ranch foreman laughed. And with that—the roundup began as … Continue reading →

Previously: In Dreadwood, Erik gave the message of his new situation to Flutters in time for his next flight to Coldwater Ranch, where he gave Big Mac the message, “It appears, Boomer, that you are now a wanted man.” “Oh…joy!” … Continue reading →

Previously: “I suppose he wants compensation as well?” As he shouted “Kill them boys!” Carpenter reached for his gun, but wisely, his wranglers were experienced enough to know to just raise their hands. Carpenter was stopped cold as Larry had … Continue reading →

Previously: “I hear-tell Mrs. Carpenter is going over to Coldwater Ranch to welcome the Coopers—with a fresh apple pie,” Larry added with a wicked grin. He realized he was goading Carpenter and it was intentional. Carpenter had all he could … Continue reading →