A tradition, going back more than 45 years, is that any gathering of people at the Brown Ranch constitutes a work party to help with the heavy work be it: logging; barn raising; moving railroad cars and jail cells (another story)... From his big skidder, Neil, the "General", would muster the troops to carry out the chore of the day. Even our two-day wedding included a day of firewood production in lew of gifts.
Many friends have asked how they could help Dave out around here. A Labor Day party to celebrate friends and Daves birthday was an ideal occasion to continue the tradition. Several cords of firewood were split from large rounds and stacked. A feast of tasty, low salt, low fat, low carb, potluck dishes along with BBQ salmon and hamburgers and a definitely high fat, mega carb birthday cake was enjoyed by all. Unfortunately I did not make it to the wood working area with my camera.
Dave and his cake
Friends enjoyed good food and each other's company after working hard all afternoon.
Friends enjoyed good food and each other's company after working hard all afternoon.
My dad, sister, me, brother-in-law and step mother
McKenzie, Willy, Cedar, Koyuk and Lupin were all in heaven. Idle hands were ideal for unlimited ear scritching. Chinook doe-eyed looks seduced many a treat.We are so fortunate to have so many friends who would come to a work party on a very short notice.
(Our server has been down since the party. I am finally able to publish this post.)
(Our server has been down since the party. I am finally able to publish this post.)