Kayaking on Timothy Lake on Mt Hood

ELK and I got up early one morning to go kayaking. It was really cool paddling out into the fog that was lifting off the lake.

We did not catch any fish on this trip. But then again we really weren't trying to hard.

Gran Fondo

 My Friend Steph was telling me about riding the Gran Fondo and I thought it sounded like fun. So I talked ADK into riding with me. This was the first ride that I have ever done. We signed up for the 20 mile ride but Steph was riding the 40 miler. I did not think I could do the 40 miler. The day of the ride I found out that the 40 had changed to 30 so ADK and I changed to the 30 so we could ride with Steph and Steve.

Steph and myself at the start of the ride.

  ADK and myself at the start of the ride.

The ride started at Walla Walla Community College and headed south out through the wheat fields. It was a bit chilly but warmed right up after about 4 miles. Was a beautiful day. We started out ahead of most and was passed by the pack around mile 5. The was a rest stop at mile 17 in Milton-Freewater at Blue Mountain Cider. That was a nice rest and food break.

Cruising along Hood Rd east of Milton-Freewater,

ADK, Steve, Steph riding along Old Milton HWY.

Steph and myself at the end of the ride. WE MADE IT! 34.8 miles total. I was still able to walk and headed off to ELK's football game.

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The shadow of the arch in the Mississippi River. The river us in flood stage when I was there.

Pigs

This is the new group of pigs that are being raised for the Walla Walla Fair that is held Labor Day Weekend. ADK has another pig that likes sitting.

This guys just loved the shower.

This piggy is playing with the bowling ball that we have placed in the pen with them to help develop the shoulder muscles.

ADK Baberuth Baseball

  

Junior Show

This is the Hogs Wild 4-H club that the boys belong to. There are seven kids from 3 families in the group.

ELK and Mini Cop enjoying some goofing off in between showing.

ELK in the show ring.

ADK letting his pig out of the same pinning area the judge had him move his pig to.

ADK showing his pig.

Waiting in the sale line at the Auction.

ADK showing his pig for sale.

ELK showing his pig for sale.