Monday, October 20, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Cowboy Bar and Skeet Shooting!
This weekend has been a blast!! Yesterday the 6 woman (5 married woman and myself) drove up to Jackson and took a half day fishing float trip on the Snake River. It was about an 10 mile trip and we saw moose (right on the side and in the water). I caught 3 fishing on floating wet flies and had a great time. The scenery was different from the Salt River that Justine and I fished a month ago, however we went with the same float company and had the same guides which was fun!!
We took out around 7pm and headed back to Jackson for dinner. Had a great meal at the "Siver Dollar Grill" and I tried, buffalo, seared elk, and venison. We all ordered cosmopolitans and ended up next door where they had a Country Western Band and dancing! The 6 of us stormed in and a few of the "married girls" came out of their shells and got pretty wild!! I just sat back and laughed, and Justine got asked to dance almost every dance!! We were wearing our cowboy hats and jeans and having a great ol time!!
We preceded to the famous "Cowboy Bar" in on Mainstreet Jackson Hole where the 2 long bars have real saddles for bar seats!! There was a great band playing there, as well as 8 pooltables. We bellied up to the bar, ordered our beers, and spent the next 3 hours dancing with cowboys and playing pool!! Didn't get home until after 4am when we crashed without unloading the car. Justine was the designated driver of course, and for the most part she and I were drinking water all night! However, the other married gals really let loose and had a great time! They all play roller hockey together each week, and have been friends for years. It was a fun evening and all enjoyed to the max!!
This afternoon John, Justine's husband, set up for skeet shooting and we spent a few hours learning the sport on their property! Wow, how much fun that was!! I had a few rough rounds, however when the pressure was on I finally hit my last clay pigeon and everyone cheered!! Justine hit 3 and another woman hit 4 total so she was the grand prize winner. I kept my bullet shell casing for my trophy!!
Right now we are making homemade bread, Tomatoe bisque soup from scratch, and grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner. The weather is cool and this is going to taste soooo good. Justine and two of the friends are out on a sunset ride, and plan to be back around 7pm. I stayed home to catch up on my laundry and lesson planning! Everyone flys out tomorrow afternoon from Salt Lake City, so it will be real quiet around here. Hope all is going well with all of my---family and friends. Just one more thinig...who would have thot that on a ranch in Idaho one can: skeet shoot, motor cross ride, horsebackride, fly fish, hike, mountain bike ride, hunt, archery, harvest potatoes, learn to quilt, view elk, moose and dear, and the list goes on and on...... I have been nonstop and with my teaching not a minute to spare! This is a great vacation spot that is for sure!!
xo Michelle
We took out around 7pm and headed back to Jackson for dinner. Had a great meal at the "Siver Dollar Grill" and I tried, buffalo, seared elk, and venison. We all ordered cosmopolitans and ended up next door where they had a Country Western Band and dancing! The 6 of us stormed in and a few of the "married girls" came out of their shells and got pretty wild!! I just sat back and laughed, and Justine got asked to dance almost every dance!! We were wearing our cowboy hats and jeans and having a great ol time!!
We preceded to the famous "Cowboy Bar" in on Mainstreet Jackson Hole where the 2 long bars have real saddles for bar seats!! There was a great band playing there, as well as 8 pooltables. We bellied up to the bar, ordered our beers, and spent the next 3 hours dancing with cowboys and playing pool!! Didn't get home until after 4am when we crashed without unloading the car. Justine was the designated driver of course, and for the most part she and I were drinking water all night! However, the other married gals really let loose and had a great time! They all play roller hockey together each week, and have been friends for years. It was a fun evening and all enjoyed to the max!!
This afternoon John, Justine's husband, set up for skeet shooting and we spent a few hours learning the sport on their property! Wow, how much fun that was!! I had a few rough rounds, however when the pressure was on I finally hit my last clay pigeon and everyone cheered!! Justine hit 3 and another woman hit 4 total so she was the grand prize winner. I kept my bullet shell casing for my trophy!!
Right now we are making homemade bread, Tomatoe bisque soup from scratch, and grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner. The weather is cool and this is going to taste soooo good. Justine and two of the friends are out on a sunset ride, and plan to be back around 7pm. I stayed home to catch up on my laundry and lesson planning! Everyone flys out tomorrow afternoon from Salt Lake City, so it will be real quiet around here. Hope all is going well with all of my---family and friends. Just one more thinig...who would have thot that on a ranch in Idaho one can: skeet shoot, motor cross ride, horsebackride, fly fish, hike, mountain bike ride, hunt, archery, harvest potatoes, learn to quilt, view elk, moose and dear, and the list goes on and on...... I have been nonstop and with my teaching not a minute to spare! This is a great vacation spot that is for sure!!
xo Michelle
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Full House
Greetings!
Well, we are now 15 at the ranch with lots of activities going on. Today, we "girls" were treated to a 3 hour ride on the 5 square mile property! Justine and another horse owner in the area were our guides. We saddled up and saw some amazing scenery. I have never ridden on a horse over such steep hills, valleys, creeks, and snow covered paths through the aspen trees. It was thrilling and we all made it back unharmed!! My horse, Batman, is a quarterhorse and trotted quite a bit so my behind is a bit sore. Other then that, I feel fine:-)
The kids were treated today with a fly tieing class by a private teacher here in the valley. They learned to make their own flies for all the fishing they do on these rivers. Zach, age 21, works in Jackson at Paul Dennis which is the biggest fishing outfit in town. He does this for a living and has quite a good business going for him. The kids were patient and spent about 3 hours learning how to tie all sorts of flies. Tomorrow we are taking another float trip down the Snake River, so we can try them out:-)
I feel so blessed to have pursued this opportunity with the Makoff family. I love the teaching situation, and at the same time am learning all sorts of new sports and experiencing a different way of life. This is just the beginning, and I am enjoying each and every minute of this incredible adventure:-)
nighty night! michelle <3
Well, we are now 15 at the ranch with lots of activities going on. Today, we "girls" were treated to a 3 hour ride on the 5 square mile property! Justine and another horse owner in the area were our guides. We saddled up and saw some amazing scenery. I have never ridden on a horse over such steep hills, valleys, creeks, and snow covered paths through the aspen trees. It was thrilling and we all made it back unharmed!! My horse, Batman, is a quarterhorse and trotted quite a bit so my behind is a bit sore. Other then that, I feel fine:-)
The kids were treated today with a fly tieing class by a private teacher here in the valley. They learned to make their own flies for all the fishing they do on these rivers. Zach, age 21, works in Jackson at Paul Dennis which is the biggest fishing outfit in town. He does this for a living and has quite a good business going for him. The kids were patient and spent about 3 hours learning how to tie all sorts of flies. Tomorrow we are taking another float trip down the Snake River, so we can try them out:-)
I feel so blessed to have pursued this opportunity with the Makoff family. I love the teaching situation, and at the same time am learning all sorts of new sports and experiencing a different way of life. This is just the beginning, and I am enjoying each and every minute of this incredible adventure:-)
nighty night! michelle <3
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Snowy Sunday!
While Southern Ca is having warm Santa Ana winds, it is snowing here at the ranch. We departed Salt Lake City yesterday afternoon, and it began snowing on our 3 hour drive to Geneva, Idaho (my exact location). This morning we had a snowball fight, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery which stretched for miles around.
Last week we spent 3 days with family in Salt Lake City, Utah. We attended the Real's first soccer game in their new stadium. They tied NYC, and it was a great event. Were were invited to the clubhouse for dinner, and treated to great seats for this special night.
The next day, we went to the 'Human Body Exhibit' from Germany. It was in town for a few months, and this was the third exhibition which focused on the heart. It was an amazing afternoon, and I would encourage you all to try and see it when it comes to town. It is worth every penny and a once in a lifetime "must see" exhibit.
This Tuesday we have hunters arriving as well as Justine's Roller Hockey girlfriends from Huntington Beach. She plays on a women's team and 4 of the members are flying out to experience 5 days of riding, fishing, sightseeing and just plain R&R. I will be joining them each day after teaching in the morning:-))
Well, off to do lesson plans for the week. Have a good one......!! mb
Last week we spent 3 days with family in Salt Lake City, Utah. We attended the Real's first soccer game in their new stadium. They tied NYC, and it was a great event. Were were invited to the clubhouse for dinner, and treated to great seats for this special night.
The next day, we went to the 'Human Body Exhibit' from Germany. It was in town for a few months, and this was the third exhibition which focused on the heart. It was an amazing afternoon, and I would encourage you all to try and see it when it comes to town. It is worth every penny and a once in a lifetime "must see" exhibit.
This Tuesday we have hunters arriving as well as Justine's Roller Hockey girlfriends from Huntington Beach. She plays on a women's team and 4 of the members are flying out to experience 5 days of riding, fishing, sightseeing and just plain R&R. I will be joining them each day after teaching in the morning:-))
Well, off to do lesson plans for the week. Have a good one......!! mb
Sunday, October 5, 2008
A Rainy Weekend.....
Hello there,
A nice end to a cozy weekend by the fire:-) For most of Sat. and Sun. it rained at the ranch and I enjoyed staying in to read, cook, and help Justine around the homestead. We had cousins from Grace (about an hour away) sleep over, so we prepared popcorn and pizza for the kids. I spent a few hours on lesson planning and organizing materials for the upcoming weeks.
Our plans for this week will include:
- Tuesday, we plan another camper trip up to the Tetons. This time we will go further into the park and do some hiking, fishing, and sightseeing.
- Friday we head to Salt Lake City for a few days. Justine and I will take the kids and stay over at John's mothers home. We plan on attending a soccer game, and have tickets to see the "Body Exhibit" from Germany at the Science Museum.
I will be taking books to spend a few hours each day with Madison and Dillon. Traveling in the motor home makes it quite do-able as it is large enough to work comfortably each morning. We will be back next Sunday, just in time to recharge our batteries for a week long of horseback riding in the afternoons. I haven't really had much free time to ride, and need to get back on a horse soon. I will be posting some pictures of me riding "Tuck" the leader of the pack.
Until next time.....Adios!
A nice end to a cozy weekend by the fire:-) For most of Sat. and Sun. it rained at the ranch and I enjoyed staying in to read, cook, and help Justine around the homestead. We had cousins from Grace (about an hour away) sleep over, so we prepared popcorn and pizza for the kids. I spent a few hours on lesson planning and organizing materials for the upcoming weeks.
Our plans for this week will include:
- Tuesday, we plan another camper trip up to the Tetons. This time we will go further into the park and do some hiking, fishing, and sightseeing.
- Friday we head to Salt Lake City for a few days. Justine and I will take the kids and stay over at John's mothers home. We plan on attending a soccer game, and have tickets to see the "Body Exhibit" from Germany at the Science Museum.
I will be taking books to spend a few hours each day with Madison and Dillon. Traveling in the motor home makes it quite do-able as it is large enough to work comfortably each morning. We will be back next Sunday, just in time to recharge our batteries for a week long of horseback riding in the afternoons. I haven't really had much free time to ride, and need to get back on a horse soon. I will be posting some pictures of me riding "Tuck" the leader of the pack.
Until next time.....Adios!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Wednesday/Humpday
Hey there,
I have just arrived back to the ranch, after spending a few days in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. What a beautiful part of the world this is, especially with the fall colors! The yellow aspens, red maple trees, and golden leaves backdropped on green hillsides or mountain slopes are a sight to behold.
We spent a day on a fly-fishing float/rapid trip down the Salt River. We chose it over the Snake, as our guides said the fishing was better there this time of year. Plus, we had the river to ourselves as it was the last week for the season. I caught the first fish, however Justine caught 10-12 fish as she has had a lifetime of experience fly fishing with her dad while growning up. I learned a lot about the sport, and had a blast doing it. We camped out in their brand new 32 ft camper, state of the art, sleeps 10 (there were only 4 of us) in Jackson Hole.
The teaching aspect of my life is going well. I am using a virtual curriculum, and try to have "school" in the morning until around 1-2pm. Then, we always have a field trip of some sort. We will go trail riding on the horses, take hikes on the 5 mile property, go into town (which is 30 miles away), or do some quilting on the permanent stand which takes up part of the living quarters. This Friday we are going to a relatives farm to harvest the russet potatoes (Idahos best) followed by a heavy duty grocery shopping. We have also been invited by a neighbor (5 miles away) haha... to join her while she does her canning.
Well, it has been a long day, and I have had a cold and runny nose for a few days, so I'll be heading off to bed. I hope to write again this weekend and send along some pictures. Until then, good night:-))
I have just arrived back to the ranch, after spending a few days in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. What a beautiful part of the world this is, especially with the fall colors! The yellow aspens, red maple trees, and golden leaves backdropped on green hillsides or mountain slopes are a sight to behold.
We spent a day on a fly-fishing float/rapid trip down the Salt River. We chose it over the Snake, as our guides said the fishing was better there this time of year. Plus, we had the river to ourselves as it was the last week for the season. I caught the first fish, however Justine caught 10-12 fish as she has had a lifetime of experience fly fishing with her dad while growning up. I learned a lot about the sport, and had a blast doing it. We camped out in their brand new 32 ft camper, state of the art, sleeps 10 (there were only 4 of us) in Jackson Hole.
The teaching aspect of my life is going well. I am using a virtual curriculum, and try to have "school" in the morning until around 1-2pm. Then, we always have a field trip of some sort. We will go trail riding on the horses, take hikes on the 5 mile property, go into town (which is 30 miles away), or do some quilting on the permanent stand which takes up part of the living quarters. This Friday we are going to a relatives farm to harvest the russet potatoes (Idahos best) followed by a heavy duty grocery shopping. We have also been invited by a neighbor (5 miles away) haha... to join her while she does her canning.
Well, it has been a long day, and I have had a cold and runny nose for a few days, so I'll be heading off to bed. I hope to write again this weekend and send along some pictures. Until then, good night:-))
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