[TexanToTheCore]

And we thought we knew ya, Imus. This one goes on the donations list. Nice job, Don.

[tahiti]

"Expenses in 1999 — its first full year of operation — were slightly more than $1 million. They hit $2.4 million in 2000 and $2.6 million in 2001, according to the ranch's tax returns."

I am no fan of Don Imus. But I want to know how a local rag get's a hold of private tax return information?

[afraidfortherepublic]

I can't stand the Imus show, but I have new respect for the man because of this article.

[Ditter]

Yep, second home for Imus. If this is a "working cattle ranch" are the cattle sold as a "real working cattle ranch" does? Or are they there as props?

[larryjohnson]

A good guy.

[ko_kyi]

All the donations are voluntary, so who's business is it how much it costs?

[Williams]

$2.6 million??? You can send a kid to a fancy dude ranch for 10 days for about $4,000. Call it $5,000. That's 520 kids per year versus Imus' 100.

[bird humming]

I-man announced this morn that his wife is compiling a cookbook of ranch recipes & they will give all profits to the ranch. Must be hurtin' financially cos Fred Imus has moved to Texas according to Don. Have to admit I am a fan of Imus but have always been suspicious of how they can keep the ranch afloat for 8 months when the kids only visit maybe 4 months total every year. 3 months in the summer, 1 week at spring break. Doesn't make money cents.

[mombonn]

It's a vegan ranch, meaning no animal products are served.

In addition to the paradox of a "vegan cattle ranch" already mentioned, I have a problem with imposing a vegan diet on kids are sick and dying. If I were running a facility for them, I'd serve ANYTHING their little appetites desired. I also wonder how it might impact their treatments.

The ranch may be very loving, but imposing a vegan diet is over the top, imno.