I only went to the ranch a few times but I remember my first visit there and Heather taking me to the main house to meet her parents, I could not have felt more welcome and at home as we were introduced and they welcomed me into their beautiful home.  I have read on the group page many of your memories of Allyn and the reference to the Tribe.  I feel that is an appropriate discription, for the little times I spent on the ranch I felt like all were welcome and all that came were considered family.  I feel sorrow and loss for his passing and for not only the immediate families loss but also for his Tribe of friends and children that he helped mold into the adults you have become, his friendship, love and advise touched so many and all should feel blessed to have had him in their lives.  Prayers of strenghth being sent to all of you. Every time I visited the ranch it reminded me of John Denver Songs, This one is for Allyn