Thursday, August 21, 2008

Yup, that's the scorecard. In Sun Valley, where the elevation and dry air makes the ball go way further, I actually shot 89. Woohoo! Golf is a VERY humbling game however, and I proceeded to shoot a 107 the next day. That feeling of euphoria is quick but FUN!!!

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Well, pardner, it was a Western Party and everybody can't come as a cowboy. Somebody has to be the BULL! Here he is complete with horns and a cowbell (or is that bull bell)?

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Well, now! This scantily clad lion was actually at the wrong party, but as long as he was here, we took advantage of a couple of photos. To quote one of the female party guests, "Here, kitty kitty!"

P.S. Yes, those are handcuffs I'm wearing. It was a western party and I went as a sheriff. Trying to clean up this town!

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   Monday, August 20, 2007

Next best way to beat the heat is swimming. A joint jump from the basalt columns at the river's edge was heart pounding but fun enough to try twice :)

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Aside from the whitewater kayaking, then next best way to "refresh" yourself on these trips is a rip roaring water fight. Pretty cold at 7AM!!

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Here's the clan, ready to raft on the Lower Salmon in Grangeville, Idaho. On the right are Bruce and Jeanne Howard of Idaho Afloat, a great outfitter that we've used for years. What a trip!!

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   Wednesday, August 15, 2007

We almost made it to the finals in the horseshoe competition... not bad for a couple of cowhands dressed from the thrift shop in Sun Valley! Check out my $8 boots...

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Yes, there was a campfire, which got a little out of hand. Cowboy Mike was a little overzealous in encouraging our host to pour gas on the fire. The neighbors had hoses going, and the fire department showed up just as we were leaving. No damage done, thank goodness!

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   Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Adrenaline rushes abound on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Those 10 foot waves are mighty big when they are up close and personal. We ended up swimming on this one - that's Sue in front and Mike in back

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   Saturday, July 14, 2007

After several days of rafting, this hot springs complete with hot waterfall was welcome. We're on a bluff here about 50 feet above the river. Sweeeeeeet!!

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   Sunday, August 20, 2006

Did I mention that Sun Valley is a tough course? How do you like the look of these endless sand traps? The green is too tiny to be seen....at the top of the traps. Nice swing, Mike!! 

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Must have been that "Break 100 NOW" book that I bought. The final score (complete with penalty strokes and no gimmee putts) was 99. Since Sun Valley is a higher elevation the ball goes further here - as in a 190 yard drive for yours truly. Looks like we're going to Ireland :)

Woo hoo!!!

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This is the Snake River Hells Canyon area, between Oregon and Idaho. We did a 3 day kayak trip with Mike's brother Dan and his wife Vicki. Warm weather, great company. Idaho Afloat is a first class outfitter with great guides & food. We sang in the canyon after dark and then slept under the stars.  

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