Last Weekend (Aug 1-3) We did a split. Jeff went fishing at Lake Powell with Josh and Brad Brown for Stripers. The report is that the fishing was fair and it was VERY hot (Powell in Augugst!) Yet, they had a good time and Jeff and Brad were able to discuss the new business (SolTech Solutions). I haven't written about that much yet, as it is in such early stages, but Jeff is busy and doing what he is very good at, so I am excited and will share more as it comes to light!
As for Kara and I, we accepted an invitation to bo backpacking in the High Uintas with McKenna and Lance - and how HAPPY we are that they asked and we accepted!
This was rather a historic trip, because though I have packed quite a bit in the past, I have never gone with either of my daughters! This was Kara's first pack trip and she did fantastic both at packing, and fishing and starting a fire with flint and steel!!!
I can't tell well express the fun it was for me to observe and enjoy this time with my girls and Lance! I am ever impressed with Lances wisdom and abilities! And what a joy to watch Kenna and Lance work together and to watch my girls fish and enjoy nature!
Lance was our anchor - the first night we packed in mostly in the dark, and at one point we had to cross a log over the river in the dark. I was NOT comfortable in my ability to accomplish this without ending up washed away in the river in the middle of the night, so we shone the flashlights on the log in front of Lance while he carried our three packs across!! Kenna is a strong and able mountain woman and loves being in the mountains. I was so impressed with her stregnth, ability and drive.
Kara fished with a fly rod as we all did and she wondered how she would do, but no worry, she did fantastic!! As for me - I am older than last time I went, (by 15 years or so) and I could tell, however I think I did well and only really struggled on the steep (up the hill parts)
We went to Norice and Pryord Lakes - I had not been there for so long, but it has always been my favorite!
I am including some photos - There is a bit of an imbalance as Jeff only took one photo on thier excursion and I must have taken 100. Don't worry though I have not included all of them
Again - Many Thanks Lance and Kenna (and Coca and Che - the protector and fisher dogs) for such a wonderful trip and cherished memories - we look forward to doing Red Castle next year!!!
