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Ron's Birthday present!

Hello and Happy Wednesday!

Hope all is well in your part of the world! Things here are going really well... we have some new team members helping get stuff finished and packed, and I get my beautiful BIRTHDAY FERRARI Tomorrow!! (actual birthday isn't for a couple more weeks)

I am pretty excited, T booked me a race experience at 8 am tomorrow at the Texas Motor Speedway, and NGL, I am stoked, I only get control of it for like 6 minutes (or 4 laps) and then have to give it back. It's gonna be way more fun than the two hour drive I have been doing daily the last two weeks, taking mail to the main postal center in Ft. Worth... there should be a lot less traffic and construction at least... (did get a laugh yesterday, snapped a pic and it's down below)

Other than that, things are going pretty much as expected, we have a lot of stuff out of stock, and have been responding to the literally hundreds of emails of "Are you gonna have these back in stock before Christmas?" where I have to politely say... "Those were in stock for months, and now you want them?" I do bite my tongue a bit these days.

We do have one more good cause and one more good friend to share here today, I hope you enjoy what we have. I have really been enjoying doing these, and it really is awesome seeing so many people doing good things.

Dad has also been having fun and still finding some new treasures... if you are looking for something really fun, maybe spend a few minutes browsing around his store... Click Here

It's not long today, I know a lot of us have to actually work today, and there is the proverbial "Good News/Bad News" down after the friend stories.

Hope you have an awesome day

Ron & T, and the crew here at the BWC.

yes, this is a real sign at the FT Worth Postal center.

Diego Ranch Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Jonesboro, Arkansas, specializing in equine-assisted therapy to support individuals with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.

Have known them for a few years now, and it's truly amazing watching how kids respond and become so much more aware and verbal with the horses.

Founded around 2017 by Michael after witnessing a transformative moment where a non-verbal autistic child spoke for the first time during a horse interaction, the program uses a herd of nine Rocky Mountain horses—known for their gentle, affectionate nature—to facilitate healing.

The mission centers on uniting the sentience of horses with people in need, promoting self-regulation, emotional bonding, and personal growth without the side effects of traditional medications or therapies. Operating through word-of-mouth referrals from doctors and therapists, Diego Ranch serves a wide range of clients, including schools, hospices, and hospitals, and has impacted over 8,000 individuals directly while reaching 30,000-40,000 through community events.

Focusing on children, Diego Ranch offers therapeutic horseback riding and horse interaction sessions tailored to kids aged 8-18 facing challenges like autism, dyslexia, ADHD, anxiety, depression, suicide ideation, and physical conditions such as severe scoliosis or mobility impairments. Success stories abound, with 16 out of 19 non-verbal autistic children learning to communicate in full sentences, 36 dyslexic kids raising their grades significantly, and three wheelchair-bound children regaining the ability to walk unassisted after just 3.5 months of sessions.

By mirroring human emotions, the horses help children learn to manage anger, build trust, and develop social skills in a non-judgmental environment, leading to faster and more lasting results than conventional therapy. The program boasts a 100% success rate for its young participants, emphasizing teamwork with volunteers like teachers to create a supportive, inclusive space.

Support Diego Ranch

Pawley Studios old friends, beautiful ceramics.

Pawley Studios, the creative haven of Daniel and Amanda Pawley, specializes in stunning handmade ceramics that capture the essence of artistry and everyday utility. From elegantly thrown mugs and bourbon cups to whimsical housewares like Harry Potter-inspired pieces, each item is meticulously crafted on the potter's wheel by Amanda, with Daniel innovating through laser designs and more, all born from their shared passion that sparked during college at Western Kentucky University. We've been dear friends with Daniel and Amanda for years, bonding over travels on the show circuit to art fairs and events across the country. But now that we've settled into staying home more, we don't get to see them as often, missing those lively adventures and shared stories, we are also out of BWC Mugs... need to get more after the holiday rush.

See more of their works.

The Bad and Good News!

well, it's that time of year, and things are flying... thought it was time for an update.

Bad news, We are out of Trekkers in LG and XL, but do have a few Mediums left, and since they run pretty large, if you are under a Men's size 10.5, Med will fit (I wear an 10.5/11 and typically wear the mediums myself)

Yellowstone, Casual Crew 2.0 and Field Socks are also sold out in LG.

Good news, the new sock mill, Nester Hosiery, has said we should see some socks in Mid-January! That is really exciting!

Bad News, the weaving mill Faribault, has had some Jacuqard issues and the Red Striped Blankets we were supposed to have here now aren't gonna make it till January, and I am not sure where we are with the Ponchos we put up for pre-order, waiting to hear back now.

We are also out of the Diamond Cabled closed top hats, we do have a few of the ponytail hats available, The Infinity Scarves are gone, but there are a couple of Smoke Rings left, and the Ribbed Gloves are gone, have some of the Ladies Cabled gloves.. however Michael at the Knitting Mill has been working like crazy, and just got us 60 more Bison Beanies, and more Large Fingerless Gloves... so those are available. and that is Good News

The Best Good News, we have a pretty good stock of the Pro-Gear Boot and Crew, since these are usually the first to sell out, we made them last!

The Red Rudolph socks have flown... and I am waiting on the delivery of more red dye, but have had more than a few inquiries of Green Grinchy Socks, might you be interested in those? Please let me know, might do some today.

It is also the last day for the $250 "BrownFriday" code to work on the Garment Tanned Bison Robes.... these truly are the nicest we have had, the pics truly don't do them justice, I wish you could see them in person easier...