Images & Information ... For a monthly summary of what the weather has been like at Halla Norne Ranch, click here. We have a building site picked out and preliminary drawings for the house we plan to build at "the ranch." Here's a peek.. Here are some views of the vineyard/ranch land we bought in the foothill vineyards not far from Sacramento. Africa: You dream about going somewhere all your life. And then you do, and it's even better than you hoped. Click here to see the strongest woman at the Capital Athletic Club. In which our intrepid scouts explore a barren, desert filled with strange lifeforms.. Photo of Cameron McKay.