It's Noah's Birthday (Again)!!

I can't believe it, but I've been at this blog for over a year now, because this is the second of Noah's birthday's I've reported on.  We had a quiet day at home...but per tradition, the birthday person got to name their favorite dinner.  I made Noah chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, garlic green beans, and chocolate cake.  Here's Noah setting to the cake all by himself.  I think he would have eaten it all if he hadn't been so full of steak & potatoes.

He'd already opened his present in the morning & I actually surprised him this year!  YAY!  That's a hard thing to do.  Here he is ripping into the package:

And what was it?  A new range box!! How exciting!!  Now Noah has another project to work on (he doesn't have enough yet)!!

Well, that wraps up the festivities for this week.  Buckskin's birthday is next week, so look for more exciting news then.  Buckskin's also going to be appearing in a cowboy fashion show at the Powell Assisted Living Center this weekend.  Exciting doings!!  I'll have all the details for you soon...keeping watching.  Until then..

Lots of love,

Buckskin

Buckskin & Noah at the Shoot & Toot

Hi, ya'll.  Noah & I decided to head up to Logan, Montana last weekend to shoot with the Gallatin Valley Regulators at their 1st annual Shoot & Toot.  If you don't know what a Shoot & Toot is, neither did we--it's a combination cowboy shoot & chili cook-off.  Here's a shot of Noah & I before the lead started flying.  It was a bit nippy when we started out, but the day turned picture perfect.  It was clear, sunny and about 71 degrees without a breath of wind.  Couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day or a more beautiful setting.

When Noah got up to shoot his first stage, he was going great.  He cleaned up with the rifle, but after he took his first pistol shot, he grabbed his eye & started whining.  He finished the shooting string, but missed three shots & had trouble with his shotgun.  When it was all over, he claimed a bug had flown into his eye while he was shooting.  It was an original excuse, anyway.  Here's a picture of his "bug eye."  Looks OK to me!  He wasn't able to muster much sympathy from anyone...maybe we're just an unfeeling crowd... don't know...

At the lunch break, everyone sampled the chili & then a vote was taken.  Here's our elk & antelope chili with extra chili powder:

It didn't get a single vote, but I thought it was good!!!

Not to worry.  I won something, anyway...another 1st place.  Yeah, I know...ho hum, another 1st place.  Here's a shot of me with my award & a nice wideshot of the pretty country around Logan:

And here's a close-up:

Well, that's all the news for now.  Until next time!

Love,
Buckskin

Noah Shoots Legends at Cajon (California)

We're not in Wyoming anymore!  Noah takes a 2nd in Senior Duelist--the competition's a lot stiffer in California than it is up here in Wyoming & Montana.

But he did manage to take a 1st in Long Range Rifle.  Way to go, Noah!! (Are his eyes opened or closed?)

Here's Guy Wolf, Molly McRuger & Noah...where's RJ?  (Is he taking the photo?)...& why is Guy Wolf mocking the vertically challenged?  Hmm??  Short people have feelings too!

And where is Buckskin Lily, you ask?  She's at home in Wyoming...working!!  Isn't that special???  No worries...I'll be there next year for sure!!!

Well...I'd tell you all about everything that went on, but I wasn't there...so all I have to go by are these photos.  Hope you enjoy them.  I'll write again as soon as something interesting happens around here.  Hey, we're going to Billings tomorrow to pick up the new furniture for the basement bedroom!  That's exciting!  I'll put up some photos once it's installed.  Talk to you all soon.

Love,

Buckskin

Good-Bye, Suzy-Girl

I'm very sorry to report that my very dear friend of nearly 11 years is no longer with us.  She was the smartest girl I've ever known.  She never met a stranger. She had so many friends...here she is with Peter, her lastest buddy (SO cute together!) last month:

She loved to ride on anything...golf carts, quad runners, horses...you name it!

 

She didn't really know she was a dog, she thought she was a human:

She was a crazy clown & always ready to go for a walk (or a run!)

She was also a champion relaxer:

But most of all, she was the sweetest dog ever! 

You were one-of-a-kind, Suzy-girl.  There'll never be another like you...we'll miss you always.

Love,
Your Mom & Dad--Buckskin & Noah

Noah & Buckskin Celebrate Their 9th Anniversary!!

Here's Noah driving us to Chico Hot Springs in Montana on August 18th to celebrate our 9th anniversary with a little hot tub soaking and gourment dining.

We decided to take the scenic route up the Chief Joseph Highway, through the NE gate of Yellowstone, then north out of Gardiner to the Hot Springs.  This is a shot of a peak in the Beartooths from the Chief Joseph Highway.

We passed by this herd of buffalo just outside of Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone (not bad for an out-the-window shot!!)

Took us about 5 hours to get there (with a stop for lunch in Cooke City, MT & a rather lengthy traffic delay in Yellowstone), but it was all worth it once we arrived.  Here's our "room"--they call it The Caboose--for obvious reasons.  It was quite swank & had a great view.

Here's a view of the inside from the front door--the decor was Victorian brothel all the way...

And the view from the other direction.  There was also a large, luxurious bathroom addition off to the right.  It had an amazing tub...

In fact, it was so amazing, Noah had to try it out (I've never seen him in a bathtub in the 12 years I've known him), so I HAD to get a photo.  However...

He wasn't very cooperative, so this was all I got!

We got dressed up & had a very, very nice dinner at the restaurant.  After our food settled a bit, we headed out to the hot tubs, though they were a little bit disappointing--lots & LOTS of kids--all screaming and having a ball.  But I was looking for a bit of peace and quiet, so we decided to call it a day.

The next morning we had breakfast in the restaurant (bacon!!), toured the kitchen garden, & then I had a fantastic massage before we headed for home.  On the way back we headed north to the I-90, so we could stop in Big Timber to visit the C. Sharps factory.  Here's Noah outside:

After that we headed to Billings for a stop at Sheel's & lunch at Fuddrucker's, then it was back home for us & back to work for me the next day.  But it was really nice to be able to actually celebrate ON our anniversary.  Next year it'll be the big one-zero, I CANNOT believe it!!  Time really does fly when you're having fun!!

Well, that's it for this time.  Don't know what exciting events are on the horizon, but I'll keep you posted.  Noah's been down in CA since Tuesday:  visiting friends & family, shooting Legends of the West at Cajon & then it's off to AZ for dove hunting.  He's supposed to be back next weekend or so.  I got to stay home & work...Lucky me, huh??  Oh, well...someone's gotta pay the bills!!  :)  Talk to you all soon....

Love,
Buckskin

Photos from the Montana Territory Peacemakers Buffalo Stampede, June 2010

I didn't take any photos at this shoot, but I finally got a few from the club's website.  I was top woman for the 3rd year in a row.  It was actually quite stressful having to defend my title!!

The New Basement Bedroom is Almost Done!!

Noah laying down the grout.

Buckskin washing up...Grandma would be so proud...I can still scrub a floor on my hands & knees!!

To all our friends & family who've stayed in the basement "guest room," you'll be glad to know the bedroom remodel is nearly finished.  By the next time you stop by for a visit, it should be 100% complete, but be careful...you'll never want to go home again!!!

East wall

North wall

South wall

Forgot to snap a shot of the west wall...you'll have to wait until next time!!

Talk to you soon...

Love,

Buckskin