Camping with Kent

Last summer, Kent went camping with us a lot. Unfortunately we were not able to have nearly as many adventures together this season due to our busy and conflicting work schedules. This last weekend we all managed to find time and trek back up to Derby Mesa again. This time we were definitely prepared with the new additions to our camping gear: a croquet set, a borrowed chainsaw, and Kent's belated birthday guns (as shown to the right).


The leaves were still hanging on for us so we still could enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery. Besides having cattle wander by sporadically and whipping Moses and Aspen into a mad cow frenzy, it was quite peaceful and enjoyable. We managed to accomplish everything we had set out to do: extreme croquet, shooting, an impromptu boat race, tomahawk practice, and chainsawing and splitting tons of firewood to fuel the heat for the Dutch oven. For four hours we braised short ribs and ox tails to make a delicious stew to enjoy once the sun went down. Tyler brought veal stock from work to make it extra tasty. We were all so tuckered out from the activities (and a little hungover from the night before)  that we barely were able to stay awake sitting around the fire.

Like most weekends, this one had to come to an end. At least we were able to make it out for one last hurrah before the snow starts to fall and stick.

Here's the visual documentation for those of you who are interested.