July 2nd,
2006
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went fishing for trout all day yesterday. We went to a lovely spot in a remote
area and climbed/scrambled down a hill.. which was interesting with a 60-some
year old woman.
Once we got down there (this spot was a friends recommendation by the way).. it
was gorgeous. We all caught fish on our first cast out.. decided they were too
little and then found out that the fish in this area were smaller than other
areas.. OH WELL... out of 7 fish caught that day, we took 2 home. My bf fell
into the river as he was scrambling around on some rocks.. apparently Mountain
Goat he is not.. he needed to wash his feet anyway he said. I actually came
rather close to splatting on my face, face first into the river a couple times,
but I was on the rocky bank and I just lost my balance.
Picture: My
mom's friend fishing for trout
on their trip up to visit us.
There was no rhyme nor reason for what the fish were striking on yesterday and
after a cast or two, you needed to switch lures.. I finally lost my favorite
lure and packed it in for the day after fishing for a good 2-3 hours.
We saw Bald Eagles and lots of moose poop, but we are still trying to find an
allusive moose for our company to see. However we did get to show them 3 black
bears and lots of deer (including the one that hit my truck).. and one of the
deer had twins she took across the roadway.
So we had trout for dinner with leftover salmon made into Salmon Cakes and rice
pilaf..
Today we are taking them trailriding. My bf's mom is bringing up 2 extra horses
so we each have a horse to ride.. (otherwise it was going to be a long walk for
me - and it is not the first time I have hiked while someone else rode). Maybe
we will see more wildlife today.. and we will probably see alot of cattle as we
are going onto open rangeland.
Afternoon Update
am
taking a break while the company ran down to the store. Alot of people must have
gotten their magazines and their renewal slips as there was a whole schwack of
re-newals this morning as well as about 5 new subscriptions by the time I
started coffee for everyone and go riding and come back. Thank you everyone..
and I am glad you are enjoying the "Down to the Roots" magazine.
The ride was awesome. We took a new trail today since the green rider decided
not to go at the last minute. Not nearly as many creek crossings, but a very
nice trail all the same with a quaint waterfall. The horses had a great workout.
The last few days has told me I need to get in better shape yet, no matter how
well I am feeling since the accident. I am stiff and sore today. Thursday I
tried to swing a baseball bat around to see if I still could when the opposing
team did not show up for a game and our team decided to hold a practice since
everyone was there anyway. I can go from right to left, but not left to right.
Picture: Three of the six of us whom went trail riding this day. This is my
boyfriend on the Paint and his parents in front.
Between that and casting while fishing yesterday I was pretty stiff this morning
and then we trotted a ways today and a few hills.. I am toast *L*.. I think I
need a nap before the festivities here this evening.
Happy Dominion Day Canada!
Evening
Update
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home about 2 am after a family barn dance on a beautiful historic ranch. The
celebration was my bf's cousin was married recently. There must have been a few
hundred people there. It was one of the most beautiful wedding receptions I
have ever been to.
Today we are having a pig roast at our house due to a combined birthday party
for my mom and my bf's mother. I have never cooked a pit pig before, but my bf
has. He dug the hole yesterday afternoon with a pick axe and shovel. He says in
the heat he must have lost 5# in sweat alone. I got a horrible email this
morning from a friend. Something got into her beloved flock of Buff Cochins and
murdered all but 3 of them last night. She is destavated. She thinks her border
collie did it, but cannot prove it yet.
Off to bake a ton of bread.........