Getting to know the members of Cloud 9 Ranch

Cloud 9 Ranch is full of different members from every walk of life. My next few blogs are going to be introductions from some of the members... We would love for you to join us at Cloud 9 Ranch one day soon...

My name is Cindi and I live in central Arkansas with my Pomeranian, Ragamuffin (Rags) and two cats. I am a free-lance paralegal and tax preparer and devoted Ranch member.

My "real" life responsibilities may lie in Arkansas but my heart and soul are always at and with the Ranch! I first came to the Ranch in 1999 with my (then) boyfriend, whose family purchased a membership at the Ranch's beginning in the 70's. That first time turning off Highway 160 and seeing the Cloud 9 archway that greets us, my love of the Ranch began and grows stronger each time I am here.

In 2004, I purchased my own membership and came to the Ranch every chance I could and stayed in the 17' rentals. It didn't matter that the rentals were older and small. What mattered was - I WAS AT OUR RANCH!!! Last year I was fortunate enough to purchase a small used travel trailer of my own, and this year, I've added a 4-wheeler to my Ranch toys!

Many people who may not know me by name, might know that I supported the golf cart rental revenue by always renting a golf cart while at the Ranch, with Rags in the basket and/or front seat. Rags is probably much more well known around the Ranch than I am!

I am also Chairman of the Rules Committee. As a Ranch 'family', we have our share of differences of opinion, but in the end, we are all united by our love of the Ranch. I believe with all my heart that respectful communication amongst ourselves, and with the Board and Ranch management is the path that will lead the Ranch into a long and prosperous future. As my signature says, no one is ever 100% right and no one is ever 100% wrong, and the truth lies somewhere in the middle. To my forum friends that I have not met personally as yet, I look forward to learning about the rest of you, and meeting you in person through the summer. To my personal Ranch friends, I can't wait to see you soon! Cindi


A member from Kansas:

Roger, my kids call me bigdaddy, my 5 grandkids call me Grampa Roger. Sorry I had to leave earlier without replying but I had to go to my second job (I own 2 apt. buildings). I am an avid atv'r who has been riding atv's since 1985 , started with 3 wheelers, went to highly modified sport bikes and have finally slowed down to a Rincon. We have rode about everywhere except on a beach. I look forward to meeting you someday on the ranch. We are fair weather riders who enjoy riding in the early spring and fall during non-crowded weekends. We will be down on the first weekend of May for 5 days for my wifes birthday. We are in a 40' KZ toyhauler most likely in Wilder springs! Cheers!

A member that grew up coming to Cloud 9 Ranch:

My name is Melynda. I have been going to the ranch since 1983. I was only three years old at that time. I have been back there every summer since.

My family and I even lived on the ranch for a time while growing up. My mom is best known for her job while working at the ranch and making the Moe -burgers, for those of you who remember. My father was also a ranger for a period of time. I even worked at the ranch myself for a summer.

I too met my husband, Karsten, online. We will be married 2 years in May. We actually got engaged at the ranch in Melody Lane trailer 24. We were married in West Plains. We added a new addition to our family last July. We plan to raise our beautiful daughter, Jenna, with summer trips to the ranch. We also take our wonderful black lab, Lucie, along for the trips.

After many years of coming to the ranch with family members, I decided to buy a membership in 2006. I might be a new member, but I am not new to the ranch.I am a teacher in El Dorado Springs Missouri. My husband is one of the managers at Peerless Products in Fort Scott, KS. The ranch has been a huge part in our family and we plan to continue it that way.