GO TEAM???

Hmmmmm. As you can see we have a sighting of a strangely dressed, somewhat noisy, alien form of cheerleader attempting to get those around him to respond with loud sounds unaccustomed to the likes of local Leotians. The verdict is still out as to who this strange person may have been and exactly what his motivation was for dancing wildly at the busiest intersection of our fair city. Yet........there seems to be a resemblence............. to a certain lay leader......................of a certain church............................here in the county seat. Nah................, it couldn't be.......................................or could it????????????

That's no bull..... or is it?

Ah yes, what an adventure in the high country. As you can see, someone shot the bull. That someone was Shep - 26 yards away with a 50 caliber muzzle loader. My brother witnessed it all. We all went up with the horses to retrieve the quarters and take them down to the base camp. Craig was grinning from ear to ear. He was one happy camper.

Actually, we all were happy campers. We had a blast (other than a mule chase a time or two). A little patience tester for us all but we survived and passed the test. Had beautiful weather, rainy weather, and even a bunch of snow on the last day. The true mountain man experience. Caught a few trout, walked a lot of miles, climbed a bunch of mountains and even washed our hands a time or two. The water was cold, I'll tell you that. Anyway, made it back home in one piece late Saturday night - a little grubby, a little smelly, but well worth the trip. I'll try and post some more pictures if I can get this blog thing to work. Later - P.R.

GO WEST YOUNG MAN!

Leaving tomorrrow for the high country for a week. Going with Shep and my 3 brothers. Should be a hoot! Carry on. I'll fill you in when I get back. P.R.

PASS THE PIGSKIN and various assundry things.

Ah yes, another football season has begun and what a great start for the high school - a 53- 6 trouncing of Satanta. Nothing like scoring on the opening kickoff return and never looking back. Life is good! I liked the play calling of the coach, the enthusiasm of the team, the quickness off the ball - so far so good. But alas, the season is young. Time will tell what kind of a team we have. JUST a sidenote - did you see Kyle get his bell rung near our sideline? Ironically it was a hit by our own guy as they all were making a tackle. He was slow in getting up and definitely was in la-la land. Good old football.
I got my voice good and warmed up. Only had to correct the refs a couple of times. They're coming around.
JUST spoke with the #2 son who is moving back to KS as I write. He was in Utah this morning and should be in Colorado by now. It will be good to have he and Andrea back in the same state. M.L. is with her sisters this weekend so Kyle and I are roughing it. You know- watching football, eating some chips and dip, going to Charlies, maybe shooting a few doves since the season is open. (I realize they are symbols of peace so I just shoot the rebellious ones.) Todd is in KC with a bunch of youth pulling what's left of his hair out and Melissa is - well, who knows what Melissa is up to? M.L. did get to see her in McPherson last night however.
My brother and I are gearing up for the mountain trip next week with Shep so we decided not to take a shower this week just to get in shape. Don't worry, I'll splash some toilet water on for church. You'll never even know. Oh yeah, speaking of church, I've got to go get ready. Have some things to do. And the kick is GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!