It turned out to be more of a camping/horseback riding trip. I guess they didn't see many signs of deer and some loud camp neighbors who were on more of a four wheeler trip. They spent most of the time on horse back.
Jim said it was some of the toughest terrain he had ridden on and was impressed with Bo and Trever who did a great job being new riders. The worst part and probably a great thing I didn't talk to Jim on the phone...
One night they went through the worst terrain, tree's and downed trees and mush and mountain. One horse fell several times and we think at one time had a heart attack and thought they would have to do CPR, luckily they didn't. They did use their last bit of water pouring it into the horses mouth. It was getting dark fast and they KNEW there was NO way back to camp any time that night, so they camped out. UNPREPARED (kind of). I have always said if I was EVER stranded that I wanted Bo along with me and he proved himself. Jim jokes that he and Kenny were in the corner sucking their thumbs while Bo took charge and started giving orders to make a lean too, and start a fire and get dry wood and on and on. He even put his arm around Trever and reassured him that it would be ok. This is some of the thickest bear country around and just a few yards away there were bear tracks ON TOP of the horse tracks from their way in, so Bo stayed awake all night with his gun in hand to protect the boys. LUCKILY, I put a space blanket in Trever's pack "just in case". Needless to say they all loved me that night. I had even packed an emergency dinner, but they had NO water to cook it. I don't know if that was the night Bo cooked them squirl that he had made traps for, I was grossed out and didn't listen to the end. They made it back to camp and slept the rest of the day and watched movies at night and stayed warm. The horses were glad to come home and I think the boys were too.
Jim had a great time and I'm glad he went. It's the longest we have ever gone without talking and I hated that part.
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Jim said this wasn't even a steep hill compared to most they went down.
the horses were really thirsty
the dreaded night, did I mention it was the night it got REALLY cold down here
think they heard a bear?
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Sounds fun! Not so long ago you were making fun of the emergency food in my 72 hour kit, and I think I pointed out I don't need water to make it...hmmm. Trever will never forget this adventure, space blanket, squirrel and all.
hey-off topic- its408pm on friday- our phone is not working. it did just a minute ago, and now it's all static-y and says "line in use." is this a personal problem or is it for our area? you'll have to email me, cuz I HAVE NO PHONE!
nevermind- it started working all of a sudden. it's 418ish... go figure!
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