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Hunter’s Field Day
On September 27th we hosted the first annual Hunter’s Field Day on behalf
of the First Baptist Church of Whitehall. It was a beautiful day to enjoy all
the activities including trap shooting, archery, a 3D archery range and a wrist
rocket range. The church put on a great lunch followed by a presentation
of life principles illustrated through an archery demonstration by Larry Guthrie.
We originally thought that this would be a men’s event, however, we were
really encouraged by how many families came to spend the day together.
A portable archery range sponsored by Matthews Archery.
The wrist rocket (sling shot) range was a big hit.
Lots of people enjoyed the trap range, supervised by hunter safety instructors.
Father and daughter shooting through the 12 target, 3D archery course set
up along the ridge.
We held an iron buck contest. It cost $1 a shot. if you hit the vitals, your
name went into a drawing for all the money collected. Arrows that missed
the vitals were shattered. No one was able to claim the cash this year!
The First Baptist Church provided a delicious lunch.
A young, future hunter, proud of his shooting.
Larry Guthrie presented a great message from seven life principles he’s
learned from archery.
Jason Molis, our local archery store owner, supported the event with his
expertise and generosity AND did the shooting for the demonstration.
His ultimate goal was to shoot an apple off of a head…
of a squash!
Fall Family Festival
Yesterday we hosted our third annual Fall Family Festival, the first held here
in Whitehall. Our attendance was low due to continuous drizzle all day but
the families who did come out enjoyed the activities, food, and fellowship.
Green tomato launch.
Wrist rocket (sling shot) range.
Pumpkin painting.
Apple press.
Face painting.
Fry bread.
“Queen Anne” (caramel) apples.
We ended the evening with a FANTASTIC concert in the barn loft by
Crossroads Harmony. They closed with a menaingful benediction
from Ephesians 3:20, 21 “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably
more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work
within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout
all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival
Our family packed up and headed down to Jefferson, WI, September 5-7,
to attend the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival and compete in the Crook
and Whistle Stock Dog Trial. This was our 5th year attending the annual
event. Each time we learn more about shepherding our sheep and build
relationships in the sheep and fiber communities.
I was nervous anticipating running my dog, Pedro, in our first trial, especially
after my wife’s success last weekend. Becky and I both improved on our 2nd
run. She placed 4th and I took 2nd.
David can shear a sheep in less than a minute. He shears professionally
all over the world. He did demonstrations throughout the weekend.
The girls took a class on wet felting. We hope to practice enough to teach it
as a class in the future.
Our camping neighbor, Jenny the potter, generously spent some time teaching
the girls how to use a drop spindle.
Taste of Summer
After being away for the weekend, we came home to find some of the best
vegetables that we have ever grown.
It is a matter of perspective. Some may see produce, but we see the
makings for ...FRESH SALSA!
It is one of our favorite summertime snacks. The hotter, the better!
Stock Dog Trial
On Thursday we loaded up the camnper and headed to the 23rd annual
WWSDA stock dog trial in Portage, WI. Our family provided consessions
on both Friday and Saturday and Becky and Megan competed in the Novice
trial with their dogs. Megan handled her dog extremely well but he is getting
older and just loosing his enthusiaism in competing. Becky and her Sam dog
placed 8th out of 20 dogs in her first run and then won the second run.
Megan at the post.
Becky with our good friends Jim and Lola Chaffin, the breeders of all of our Border Collies.