Cowboy Jim‘s Stories Around the Campfire

Horses, horses, horses

We had and used a lot of different horses on the ranches we had.  They each had their own personalities and idiosyncrasies.   I loved being a cowboy and have lots of good stories with our horses.  Enjoy these adventures with me.

Oops! or ”It seemed like a good idea at the time.”

We've all had those moments when we did something and it turns out to not be such a great idea.  We say,"Oops".  Someone has said it is the worst word in the English language.  These are some of my "oops" moments down through the years.  This is only the beginning!

Bull Durham - the early years

Stories about my dog, Bull Durham.  He was supposed to be a cow dog, but he thought he was part of the family.

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Rescue in the mountains

The rescue of one of our campers on one of our backpack trips in the Weminuche Wilderness Area of the San Juan Mountains in southern Colorado.  Lots of drama and adventure.

Wilderness Camp Adventures

Some stories about some of the adventures and fun from many years of Wilderness Camp.  Is that a post or person?  What is "Communists and Christians"?

Introduction to Stories Around the Campfire

Introduction of the host, Jim Panter, and a small description of what Stories Around the Campfire is about.  Includes a couple of stories from camping and ranching, "That's only if you want to go" and "Did you get her number?"

Weminuche Valley Gold and more

Stories of hidden gold in the San Juan mountains, Weminuche Valley and Pagosa Springs, Colorado area.  This will stir your treasure seeking heart.