Well it’s
been a fun few weeks! We did a week of “vacation” time in NE Oregon and did the
first Annual Galloway Top Shot event near the Eagle Cap Wilderness and the
location of Joe’s ashes.
While the
turnout was not as large as we had hoped, it was still very good and fun was
had by one and all. We did a less formal shooting event this time to allow
everyone to have input in to what they wanted for next year. The plinking was a
great hit as were the cans of shaving cream. Next year we will have more
targets and a more regimented competition to go along with our informal
plinking time. The plinking will give everyone a chance to shoot several guns
that will then be designated as the ones used by all the shooters in the formal
shooting event. (formal might be too strong a word, but it will have to do.)
If you are
interested in attending, mark your calendars for the third (3rd)
Saturday in June, 2015 and meet us there!
After
coming back down from the mountain (we spent a much needed couple of extra days
camping once everyone else left). We spent another day in Pendleton and
returned to Elgin and moved our “77” Chevy pickup and the flatbed trailer with
the 32 AA Ford to Lynn’s dad’s place in Imbler. We wanted to take it to
Pendleton but there was simply too much wrong and too little time to get things
fixed before I felt safe taking them up, and more importantly, Down, Tollgate.
On Thursday
Lynn and I drove to Estacada to attend the Llama Rendezvous there. It was nice
to visit with old friends and make some new ones as well. The park where they
had the Pack Llama Trials Association (PLTA) event was nice, and the weather
was nearly perfect for hiking.
We talked
packing gear each night and the improvements that people would like to see made
to the Flaming Star system. (very few actually). On the list of things I need
to pursue is a system to attach a hatchet/ axe to the outside of the system
along with the fishing/ hunting gear I am already working on developing.
Everyone there seemed pleased that I was taking over for Barb and Sid and were
pleased with the quality of the product I’m turning out.
The return
trip on Sunday was delayed for nearly two hours outside Pasco when we had a
flat tire and realized the ‘four square’ tire iron was still with the old
pickup and trailer in Imbler! Robert to the rescue from Pendleton and we were
soon back on the road for home. Still made it in just under 14 hours and
averaged 14.77 miles per gallon while towing our trailer. Not great, but I’ll
take it! I think it would have been better had it not been for the head wind on
Thursday in the Columbia River Gorge.
The last
couple days have been spent unloading, cleaning, and getting back to normal
routine. Three pack saddles left yesterday for Switzerland and the three used
systems have been sold as well. One leaves for Germany tomorrow and the last
two will head for Switzerland as soon as I can get a couple of Britchen done to
accompany them.
I “hope” to
be caught up on All orders in the next couple of weeks and start on new orders/
stock for the shelves.
This time
away has re-enforced one thing… the only thing better than going on vacation,
it getting Home from vacation! J
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