Tilly Evan Jones

John Wayne says

November 16, 2013

“Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday”

J.T. says…While out on the trail

November 15, 2013

Cussing at a range cook is a risky as branding a mules tail.

Our JT has an annual hunting expedition down to Windom with his old buddy Wally. Every year he gears up, sorts through his blaze orange clothing, prepares his weapon, oils his boots, and sets off. He always gets a deer, usually early Saturday morning. I think for him, the hunting is a combination of putting…

Lost Creek Chuckwagons

May 21, 2013

Our Lost Creek wagon was originally built in the 1900’s; about the time Webber was being recreated as International Harvester. It spent many years as a hearty farm wagon in Iowa, hauling grain, and proving it’s sturdy worth until it was purchased by a collector and relegated to sitting quietly in a barn, collecting…

Angels Among Us

May 2, 2013

I believe we have Angels, Spiritual Beings who walk among us in some form. Perhaps in the guise of a young man giving help to a lost little child, helping her find her home. Or and old woman, who beams her delight of life at us, her smile a mission of joy. Some Angels may…

Thought for today!

February 8, 2013

Play at the edge of your comfort zone.

Old Cookies

January 28, 2013

A few years ago this wonderful artist,Harry Moshier, painted a picture of our own Chuck Wagon Cookies! J. T. and Boomer. The original idea was from pictures taken at the Fort Sissaton Cook Off with wonderful elaborations of what the historical old site may once appeared. We will be there again this spring, a great…

Second Saturday

January 28, 2013

When two friends get together and share delightful news, gossip, dreams, love and plans many great things happen! When My friend Mara and I conspire over coffee, inventions are created, plans are laid, joy is shared and goodness is afoot! Life is a hoot, so let’s have more fun Come and join us at Second…

Thankful

November 22, 2012

We have quite a bit to be thankful for here at Lost Creek. We have our new home, nearly settled after a lot of time spent moving. Shop is back in work, bags and leather goods are being made once again. Christmas orders are coming in. We have our family, who we love. Since we…

Re-Define Neccesity

November 21, 2012

I am thankful. I have more than I need. I have more than enough. My home is filled with stuff, my cupboards with food, my car with gas. I have love, I have family, warmth, friends, joy. I have employment, enough to live, not enough to immerse myself in conspicuous consumption. During my youth I embraced…