Big News Today!

Big News in Lando today!

Mr. Crouse and his brother, Dirk, were out hunting over the weekend. Sunday was the last day for big game Bull Squirrels, so they wanted to try for the big one before the season went out.

Dirk says that they had been out in the field since 5 that morning, and were tired and ready to give up for the day. They had already packed most of the ammo, rifles, grenade launchers and rpg's into the truck when they heard that tell-tale whooshing sound over their heads.

Ray said he just had a minute to toss Dirk a stand-by M16 with only half a clip in it. Dirk caught the rifle in mid-air and and emptied the clip at the sound as soon as his finger hit the trigger. Seconds later the ferocious beast hit the ground right in front of the truck!

The warden at the check station says he thinks it may be a state record, and is obviously the biggest one ever landed with such an underpowered weapon.

Looks like there's going to be good eating at the Crouse household for several months.

Dirk and Ray with the Trophy Squirrel

Look at the size of that tail! It's got to be at least six feet! That's going to be one tasty tail-bone chowder!

Several years back a couple of guys brought in what would have to be real close to the size of this one, but I dont think it counted towards the state record. They brought it down with an F16, and that was before it was legal to use F16's to hunt Bull Squirrel.

But hold on to your hats, that aint all! Ray and Lari got approval to go to Asia for their daughter, Jessamine Love, this morning. Looks like Dirk and his kids will get the lion's share of that Bull Squirrel because the Crouse's are going to be eating tête de poulet for a couple of weeks!

All-in-all, a big day in Lando. Thanks for stopping by!

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Welcome to Lando!

We’re glad you stopped by to visit with us.

Life goes by pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

Life is Lando doesn’t get very complicated. If we want a little complication, we can always head over into Lancaster, or on up to Charlotte, but, generally, we don’t do much of that. It’s just too dang much trouble.

Let me introduce you to one of the fine families living here in Lando, the Crouse’s.

The Crouse’s moved to Lando from Lancaster a few years back. Ray, the father, said he and his wife, Lari, were looking for a simpler life without all the complications of the big city like Lancaster.

Well, as we all know, Lando is just that kind of place.

The Crouse’s have five children and they’re expecting one more this spring! Ray and Lari have been married 19 years, and will be celebrating their twentieth anniversary in June. They hope to be travelling at the time to Asia to bring home their sixth child, Jessamine Love. Little Jessamine just turned one in February, and they are anxious to get her home!

Their first-born, Landrieu, will be graduating from Community Christian’s Academy this spring, and he has enrolled at Sanderson University in western South Carolina. Community Christian’s Academy is our local Christian school and is also home to Friendship Bible Church, where Dr. Louie Wills is both the Pastor and the Principal of the school. It’s a fine institution, and we’re proud to have it as a part of the Lando community.

Jamison is Landrieu’s younger brother and the second of the Crouse children. Jamison enjoys playing with the youth band at Shecaniah Baptist Church. He’s a pretty good piano player, and often accompanies his dad for special music at church. He’s a star on the Community Christian’s Academy’s basketball team which had an undefeated season this year.

Alicia is next, and the first of the Crouse girls. Ray has her spoiled rotten. Most everyone in town knows her as The Bun, since that is what Ray has called her since she was born. It’s short for Honey Bun, because he said she was so sweet. The Bun is considered by most folks in town to be the prettiest girl that has ever lived here in Lando, and she lives up to her nickname, too! Everybody loves The Bun, because of her sweet disposition and loving heart!

In late 2003, Ray and Lari first journeyed to Asia to collect their second daughter, Amberlyn, who was just a little more that three at the time. She has been such a joy to all of us here in Lando. She always asks if you know Jesus, and she can quote bible verses better than a Baptist preacher! Amberlyn is a fire-cracker, for sure, but she is as beautiful as she is fiery!

In the spring of 2005, Ray and Lari, along with The Bun, returned to Asia for their fifth child, Giaden Anne, who was just two. Little Giaden is a precious and sweet child, and captures your heart the moment you see her! She is as beautiful as her sisters, and is bubbling over with love!

The Crouse’s are just one of many families that add to the unique and charming character of life here in Lando. We’re all just a little proud of our little town, and our friends and neighbours. Do try to stop by every now and again to catch up on what’s cooking here in Lando.

Have a great day, and may God bless you!

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