On May 30th, we trekked north on Highway 93 to the Pahranagat Valley near Alamo, Nevada, to spend a day on the ranch where Grandpa Thiriot grew up.
In the early 1900's, the Thiriots moved to a ranch just north of Ash Springs, Nevada.
Many of the Thiriot descendants who live in southern Nevada took advantage of the opportunity to explore the old ranch, and some came from as far away as Salt Lake City.
The old house was still standing, but barely.
The original wood siding was looking weathered, but we should all look so good when we are nearly a century old.
Ethan and Josh found what remained of a window sill to sit and rest for a moment.
On the north side of the house was a beautiful grove of trees that provided cool shade and a fun area to explore.
On the hill behind the house, there was an old cistern that was used to store spring water for the house.
Also behind the house was a root cellar which was used to preserve food supplies. It was remarkably cool for being a summer day. The cistern from the previous photo can be seen in the background on the hill above the cellar.
After we explored the surroundings, we had a potluck lunch and caught up with members of the extended family.
Ben was pleased that watermelon was on the menu.
It was a beautiful day to spend with family and to learn more about our beloved patriarch, Grandpa Joe Thiriot.
On May 30th, we trekked north on Highway 93 to the Pahranagat Valley near Alamo, Nevada, to spend a day on the ranch where Grandpa Thiriot grew up.
In the early 1900's, the Thiriots moved to a ranch just north of Ash Springs, Nevada.
Many of the Thiriot descendants who live in southern Nevada took advantage of the opportunity to explore the old ranch, and some came from as far away as Salt Lake City.
The old house was still standing, but barely.
The original wood siding was looking weathered, but we should all look so good when we are nearly a century old.
Ethan and Josh found what remained of a window sill to sit and rest for a moment.
On the north side of the house was a beautiful grove of trees that provided cool shade and a fun area to explore.
On the hill behind the house, there was an old cistern that was used to store spring water for the house.
Also behind the house was a root cellar which was used to preserve food supplies. It was remarkably cool for being a summer day. The cistern from the previous photo can be seen in the background on the hill above the cellar.
After we explored the surroundings, we had a potluck lunch and caught up with members of the extended family.
Ben was pleased that watermelon was on the menu.
It was a beautiful day to spend with family and to learn more about our beloved patriarch, Grandpa Joe Thiriot.
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