Dan Thornton

Building Backyard Structures: Sheds, Barns, Bins, Gazebos & Other Outdoor Construction

Stetson, Pipe and Boots - Colorado's Cattleman Governor: A Biography About Dan Thornton

The book is a biography about Dan Thornton, a highly successful and well known purebred beef cattle producer (1937-1953) and an effective, flamboyant but controversial Colorado Governor (1951-1955). From humble beginnings as the son of sharecroppers in West Texas, to president of the Texas 4-H Club...

Building Backyard Structures: Sheds, Barns, Bins, Gazebos & Other Outdoor Construction

Do you need places to keep the things that make outdoor living so enjoyable? Complete instructions cover the basics of small shed building that are common to all the projects, along with tips on planning, selecting materials, and choosing a style and color that looks good, as well as technical aspec...

Behind the wire

Ex squaddie Dan Thornton is enjoying the year 2012 coming to an end, in the company of a few mates on a typical December’s night in front of the TV. After flicking over to watch the passing out parade from almost 10 years ago, he finds himself drifting off into a subconscious state – where he finds ...