Dave: We're ALL putting in for hunting this year. Somebody will surely get drawn.
Me: Sure, ok, whatever.
At the same time my brain is quickly processing what I've just said. I'm really not looking forward to freezing my patootie off in a tent in below freezing weather for days on end. But, he wants me to go, so I'll figure it out. So, the planning, plotting and figuring begins (takes research to even put in for the draw, you know!) When the day comes that it is crunch time to put the names down and how many to put on one application, the discussion went something like this -
Dave: OK, Terry, Cathi, you and I will be on one application together.
Me: Nah. Don't put me in, I don't want a tag.
Dave: WHAT? You don't WANT to hunt?
Me: No.
Dave: But you'll go with us, won't you?
Me: I suppose.
Now, I'm still thinking about freezing my aforementioned patootie off and wondering, can they be persuaded to get a room at the lodge?? Will global warming REALLY happen as quick as Al Gore says it will?? My thoughts were all focused on how to keep warm for a week in the Kaibab area, north of the north rim of the Grand Canyon.
Less than one month to go before the day the hunt begins and Terry and Cathi pull the proverbial rabbit out of the hat. THEY BOUGHT A CAMP TRAILER!! Allelujiah!! NOW I know how I'm going to keep warm!! So, here are the pictures from our wonderful stay in the woods - enjoy because I sure did!
Dave and Terry preparing for the eventual hanging of deer.
Getting ready for the hunt by drinking lots of hot chocolate!!
Home away from home. Two doors - one Terry used all the time, the other Dave used all the time - guess they thought they couldn't use each other's doors!!
The scenery going home was beautiful. It's amazing being in the forest, surrounded by trees and then you come down right into this!!
Our travels for the year are done - we have venison in the freezer - let the holiday season begin!!
9 comments:
I'm jealous, not of the hunting part, but of the Kaibab part. I've been wanting to go camping there forever.
I'm glad you didn't have to freeze. Sounds like you had fun.
Trailer? That isn't real camping you know. What a cheater!
Where's the pictures of the hanging deer???? We want to see the lynching!
Sorry, Brian. Kids may be viewing this site!!
That's hilarious about the doors. It sounds like you had a great time.
Oh, come on???!!!
When are you feeding us bambi?
we're really hoping there's some Bambie left for us to eat when we get there, too.
Don't ya'll worry - eating Bambi is not high on my list of favorite dinners! There's plenty to go around!!
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