Stettler Hunting 2014

The mighty hunters re-convened in Stettler, Alberta for the 34 or s0 annual hunt.  Jim, David, and I were joined by Josh Iverson and Colin Ivory this year.  The weather was great except for rain, on the day we needed our dogs to smell some pheasants.  Not easy in the rain.  My cousin Rhonda Stewart Tarney and Bob were over Rimbey.  We had lots of walking and lots of fun.

Bob and Rhonda Tarney in the foreground.

Josh Iverson and Dave Shaver

Rodger. Josh and Jim. 

Rhonda, Jim, Bob and Tammi with a dog family reunion.  Babe is the mother of Tux, Louie, and golden Isabelle.

Hunting In Manitoba Sept 2014

My brothers Jim and Dave, along with George Colegrave, took me along to hunt with Gator Walker near the Big Grassy DU area near Plumas, Manitoba.  The birds were plentiful and we had a good time.  We stayed in the new lodge, very nice.

Dave setting up

Jim nearly ready.

George on the point

The interior of the cabin.

Scout overnight to Hidden and Lost Lake

Josh and I went with the young scouts to camp at Hidden Lake, near Cascade Idaho.  The hike in is about one and one half mile, downhill.  Which means uphill 1000 feet to get out.   I made it all right but it was a struggle.

The camping was fun with some nice views.

Matt Brinton and Rodger

Josh Jet stoves some water.

Cousin's Week- Aug 2014

We had them all!!  14 cousins

Each and every daughter and three out of four sons-in- law plus 14 grandchildren swept down like the Mormon crickets for a week in August.  It was great!  I have now recovered enough to post some pictures and start blogging again.

Levi and Morgan getting ready.

Considering all of the time in the pool, Hydro slide and hottub
I didn't get many good pictures.

Leah, Morgan and Charlie, we tried to meet basic needs.

Luke, styling and playing dolls.

Kate, Anna and Liz pondering a diaper change for Zack.

Steve with Drew, Luke and Iva.

Mermaids for the boys!

Both Drew and Wardie got wet slobbers through the glass, they were thrilled for sure.

Raspberries for everyone!!

We had some good times picking and eating raspberries.  Wish those times together could last forever, and not be seasonal.  

Picture taking...

Of course we tried for some group pictures. 

Margaret and Wardie Horne, Morgan Iverson, Zack and
Drew Sookhoo