Count Down

Tuesday was an earlier morning to rise....we are headed to Wyoming with Jeremy and Jamie to help transport the hunting vehicle, horse trailer and equipment.  A very long ride, but so enjoyed the scenry.  Our 3 hour drive took us 7 hours......back roads, bathroom breaks, lunch, and we probably never went over 45 mph. 

First bear I've seen in route to Jeremy's place...so cute!

Another site I seldom see is a buck....the doe's are everywhere!  He wasn't even scared of us...in fact, he kept walking toward us - kind of creepy.  Jeremy said they know it's not hunting season quite yet!

Not to far from Jeremy's camp.

Finally made it to his camp where he will be for the next 3 months.  Meet the boss and another hunter and helped Jeremy set up somewhat.  Probably stayed an hour...and then back on the road.  Made it back at 9 pm and dinner was already ready for us just to heat up....Bison Roast!  It was so tender and delicious.

Back to our camp for a bit of a shut eye and then up, up early for our final breakfast with J & J before we all head to our jobs....well some of us, we will be on the road back to the south.

Low Country Boil

Beautiful afternoon for a cookout at Jamies....It's Low Country Boil time with family and friends.

It only took 3 of us (lol) on the cooker and Jamie in the kitchen baking Pumpkin Cheesecake, cornbread, whipping up the guacamole dip and spiking the Mojito's. 

and the guests start to arrive (with their furry friends).....fun time!



Dinner Time!

Jamie's neighbor (Allen) with Babe and Claire



An fairly early evening for us.....we're off to Wyoming tomorrow for a day trip to Jeremy's hunting camp.

Muddy Waters Benefit

The mudslides in the Sweetwater Community caused alot of destruction a few weeks back.  We attended a fund raiser last night at Moe's Barbecue to help with the cause.  Turn out was overwhelming.  Good BQ, live band, live and silent auction, free beer....definitely a good time.  We went home with a 10 lb. bison roast, 15 lbs. of bison brats and two $50 certificates to the Sweetwater Ranch Restaurant.  I also wanted to bid on the half-day horse back riding trip to the Flat Tops, but they were only offering it in the Fall. That would have been a blast.   The Rogers from the Sweetwater Bison Ranch donated the beef and also gave me an award winning recipe for the roast.  Looking forward to roasting it.

 A beautiful evening and so glad we could help with the benefit.  Tomorrow we're doing a cookout with alot of Jeremy and Jamie's friends at Jamie's place.  Low Country Boil....Yum!

Down by the River - finally

Arrived at Scottie's (Colorado River Ranch) to regroup for our car pool drive to our launching designation.  We had 3 river rafts and one kayak. Most of the group was new to us and from all walks of life - made for an interesting afternoon.




Our first section - fun ride!



He's really sucking it in for the chicks in the bikini's! lol  Diet time, I say!

Josh in his Kayak...Awesome screnry.

Amtrak coming through....That would be a great ride!

Jeremy's arrow in honor of this friend "David" who died recently saving

two children on a near by lake!

It's time for a thrill....Kat!

Yep...she did it!

Fun times on the rope swing!

and now a stop at "Bobs" place...the roasted pig smelled so good.

Don't know what happen to the other half.

Our take out....Jessie and Jeremy's christening the raft.

Official named "Daisy" after David's hunting dog!

Ending to an awesome day!

Eat, Drink and be Merry

Last few days have been nothing but relaxing and eating and oh yes, shopping.  I love my new duds....

Fun times at the rodeo again then brews at the Brush Creek Saloon.

This cowgirl is trying to get the orange ribbon off the calf's butt.....hilarious!

Scottie and his partner trying for the orange tag!

Me and my Cowboy!

Jamie's Redneck Bird Bath

(her snow tires)

Isn't this the coolest display....can't wait to get home to create one.

(use rebar through the bottom hole coming up to top, and use different size pots)

 

 

Pondering on how to find that water pipe tomorrow!

Boys and their toys!

Jeremy at work locating water lines in town.

 

 

Dinner at Jamie's - I made caprise salad (thanks to Ellie's recipe and Jamie made the most delicious chops.  Wonerful cool evening.

Good times at the Sweetwater Ranch with Patsy, Allen, Jamie and Jeremy

A Rainy Day

Cancelled river rafting trip ....not much fun in the rain, but love the pitter-patter of the rain on a tin roof.  Just as well, really wanted to just relax, nap and watch movies.  We'll shoot for Friday and Saturday on the Colorado....weather is suppose to be perfect.

Evening weather last night was 56 degrees...nice!  Buddy and I enjoyed dinner at the Rusty Boot.  Tomorrow is work day for Jeremy, Buddy and Jamie.....I chose to stay back and catch up on laundry and me time!

Steamboat Springs

A beautiful drive today over to Steamboat....awesome country side. 

Stagecoach Lake 

The Gondola Ride up to Steamboat Ski Area
Wish Mandy could see all the bikes trails here!

Steamboat is surronded by Routt National Forest and three
 wilderness areas - Mount Zirkel, Flat Tops and Saris.

 Jeremy to us...aka Worm in Cashiers and Red in Colorado

Lunch Time on the overlook deck at Ski Area

Great fun day of food, beer and shopping!

Looks whos enjoying the afternoon on his porch!

Relaxing by the river before heading back to Eagle

Horse Whisper

What a treat to see Buck Brannaman a real-life "Horse Whisper".  Our friend Scottie was there for the 3 day clinic with Buck.  Didn't know what to expect.  We were spectators at the arena to see the skills of roping cattle.  I always feel sorry for the little cows when they are tied up.  Haven't given much thought to why this was necessary, but now I realize you have to be able to control your herds for reasons like branding, vaccines, separation of the mamas and babies and all this is done by how you control your horse and understand your horse.  Quite amazing to see Buck and all the other ranchers in the practice.



Buck - one of the most respected cowboys in the country!

 I don't know the whole story, but from what I've read, when he was young he was abused by his father and he found away throught this with his horses.  He said it saved his life.  He has devoted his life to making things better for the horses.  He was also a consultant for actor Robert Redford in the movie "The Horse Whisper".