July 2nd, 2006

We 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

I 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.

Evening Update

Got 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.........

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