In the Wind

Having some jerky before we head out. 

To say that our part of the world is windy is like saying water is wet. It goes without saying that most days the wind will be that annoying burr in your sock that irritates, and pokes and despite your best effort you cannot get rid of it. The wind isn't concerned with the plans we make and if I could change one thing about this area, it would be the wind.  But on this day the wind was extra impressive. Literally 60 mile an hour gusts (at least) tried to lift us from the earth. We attempted to spend the warm sunshiny day at Tunnel Lake, fishing and barbecuing with Papa. The wind was fierce and kept us from really enjoying the warm day. Our day of fly fishing for greyling was ruined due to the insanely high winds, but daddy was surely not going to let the wind keep him from barbecuing a hot dog. The sand and dirt was slashing across our faces and the water from the lake surface was being blown into a funnel wave, but we were there and darn it we were going to have a hot dog picnic. The kids and I huddled in shelter in the back of the truck while Papa and daddy braved the hurricane force breeze. I've never seen hot dogs inhaled faster! Papa called us sissies and joked that these winds were no big deal. He tried talking Addi into going on hike with him. She wouldn't have it, not even with her Papa. The wind literally blew Landon off his feet and he crashed on his back.

Learning how to choose the perfect chewing weed with Papa.

Tunnel "Ocean"

We took a walk by the river and showed Papa the ancient wall paintings.

Papa and Addi tried their luck at gold panning! It is their new summer, semi-retirement activity and they both were excited to give it a try.

Landon was imitating Papa and swirling his gold pan around.

{Just Another Day in Windy Paradise with our Papa}