Adventures and Stories from Fiji

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Hello and Happy Saturday Friends!

Hope all is well in your part of the world... we are currently having fun on the other side of it. I actually had this done and in the can before we left... so, that is an accomplishment in itself... very seldom happens. When we are home, its a 7 day work week and it comes at all hours, with the biz, farm, family and our volunteer gigs so getting away a couple times a year helps clear the brain and get us motivated to do more good things.

It's Shark Week here, and there is a chance we have already been eaten... but we are most likely having fun, and I hope you are too. Loved reading all the bucket list things you guys listed, and might have put a few new ones on ours. Going to give you one more week to get these in before we pick winners... so send your top 3 fun things to Adventure@thebuffalowoolco.com

OK, we haven't been eaten yet.. but there is still a chance, updating this to share a little of the fun stuff here. Fiji is absolutly beautiful and we are experiencing the outer islands... no towns or cities out here, just beautiful wilderness and water. Did a couple dives yesterday, had fun, no sharks though... that comes next week. Will do a whole write up on the trip, you are gonna want to come experience this beautiful place.

Did score first class accomodations right on the beach... having a travel influencer daughter comes in handy

Just sharing some of our favorite peoples stories today, we have some pretty amazing friends... life is good.

Hope you enjoy what we have today.

Ron & T, and the crew back home working at the BWC.

Someone ripped the 5th month out of my new Back 40 calendar.

I’m dismayed

I finally wrestled this book away from T, she finished it right before the trip and I got a chance to read it here on the beach... so flipping great.

As Terry Burns’ friend and someone who’s long admired the bold, no-BS way he’s lived his life, I can tell you his memoir Don’t Follow Me: The Adventures and Misadventures of Terry Burns is the real deal.From his West Virginia roots to his rugged Alaska home, Terry takes you through a life packed with wild risk and raw wilderness—most memorably that life-changing plane crash deep in the Amazon, years of commercial fishing, epic expeditions, and the brutal solo grind of competing on ALONE Season 9. With his trademark humor and hard-earned wisdom, he shares the triumphs, the close calls, the friendships forged in the wild, and the everyday realities most people never see.It’s not bragging—it’s honest storytelling from a guy who’s truly lived. Terry’s message is simple and heartfelt: chase adventure, take risks, learn from both the wins and the mistakes… but maybe don’t follow his exact footsteps. I’m proud to call him my friend, and I think you’ll feel the same after reading it.

Order "Don't follow me" from Amazon.

Some of our favorite People on The Off the Menu Podcast: Carrie and Jerrod Star: Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch.

they do now offer camping on the ranch!

Bison ranching isn’t the easy path—so why choose it?

We sit down with Carie and Jerrod Star of Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch in Ohio to explore what it really takes to raise bison. From day-to-day operations and land management to the economics behind the business, this episode offers a practical look at a different approach to ranching.

https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-off.../id1868103210...

Check out Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch. maybe stay and enjoy the scenery and company

2025 NBA Member of the Year: Rod Sather

Rod is one of our favorite people.. for a whole bunch of reasons.. just an amazing guy who does great things.

It’s not just about one year of impact—it’s about more than five decades of dedication to buffalo, the land, and the people who work with them

The National Bison Association has named Rod Sather (Mosquito Park Enterprises, Inc.) as the 2025 Member of the Year, recognizing a lifelong commitment to the buffalo industry

From South Dakota’s grasslands, Rod has built a legacy rooted in stewardship, generosity, and quiet leadership. His contributions go far beyond his own operation—he has consistently supported organizations like the NBA, the National Buffalo Foundation, and regional associations through time, resources, and ideas.

He is especially known for:

First & Foremost: promoter of fun and fellowship

Supporting fellow buffalo businesses and encouraging growth across the community

Serving on the National Buffalo Foundation board since 2008 and helping guide fundraising and outreach efforts

Rod’s influence has helped launch businesses, strengthen organizations, and connect people across the buffalo world—including many who credit him with helping them get their start

Known for his humility and steady presence, Rod has never sought the spotlight—but his impact is felt everywhere in the industry

As one speaker shared, “Rod is a supporter of all things buffalo.”

Congratulations Rod Sather on this well-deserved honor!