Very interesting.

Pretty good that Mel Gibson went there to personally thank his employees. I've heard he is a really good guy.

John Carrel is a fine young man.  I was wondering if they would keep him, and the story answered that question. John's dad was Jack Carrel. He was a good horseman, was real white-haired so seemed pretty old way back then. When we were in Wyoming, Jack showed a good chestnut horse called 'Sharkey.' They were unbeatable. John's sister and her husband own a ranch at Birney and they have some good horses. They are a fine family. Jack has passed away but his wife is still living.

I'll bet this IS good news to the folks of the Columbus-Absorakee area. That is a beautiful ranch.