Wishes are truly something that we all live with in our daily lives. Sometimes they are more serious than others & sometimes they come true & other times they seem to do just the opposite. I would say that for the Nelsons, it has been a "charmed" few days. Read on...
WISH #1 - Barry & I wanted the kids to come "home"to Jackson Hole, for their fall break. We wanted them to not only see where we are enjoying our new life (although they are blog followers and feel they know our daily adventures), but also wanted them to enjoy a bit of fall before the snow arrives.
WISH GRANTED - both kids arrived on Friday evening for a long weekend - yeah!
WISH#2 - Hoped that the weather, which just this week changed from clear blue skies & 80 degrees, to typical fall weather, would at least be nice enough to get a few hikes in.
WISH GRANTED - today we woke up to partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the 40's, with the high predicted in the low 60's.We were on our way to Bradley/Taggert Lake for a 6.5 mile hike!
WISH #3 - Ashley really wanted to see wildlife on the hike...beyond the chipmunks that were darting across the path; she wanted to see a moose!
WISH GRANTED - As the kids walked out on a rock to get a better look at the lake (and for me to get a snapshot of them with the Tetons in the background) their eyes got VERY WIDE...there were 2 moose standing in the lake - a baby and a huge Dad! We then found that there were two more moose just around the bend. It was soooo cool - we were standing on a rock in the lake staring at moose!
WISH #4 - As we were completing the last mile and a half of our hike the terrain had changed dramatically. We were on a path that was skirting a large field with a small stream running through it and a wooded forest across from us. Derek commented that this would be the perfect place to see a bear - a perfect bear habitat - then he wished that he could see a bear.
WISH GRANTED - YIKES....a big black bear!!!! Yes, within minutes of Derek making that comment, he suddenly witnessed a bear plodding across the field toward the stream for a drink of water. Both Barry & I went into what the kids called "panic mode," as they were encouraging me to snap pictures. I was more concerned with my bear safety that I have been reading up on: backtrack where you came from; ring bells (didn't have any with us of course); don't drop your back pack; stand still if they charge you etc. Luckily the bear was satisfied after his drink of cool water and turned towards the forest and retreated away from us. It was then, and only then, that I could say that I was glad that we actually got that wish granted!
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| HELLO BLACK BEAR! |
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| THANK GOODNESS all he wanted was a drink of water and not a snack! |
WISH GRANTED - As we were at the end of the trail, parking lot in clear view, we came upon a small herd of deer. They were so cute, much less daunting than the big black bear!
WISH #6 - The Gators to beat LSU
Okay, not ALL Wishes come true...another miserable week for Gator Fans!
WISH #7 -A fabulous homecooked meal with the family
WISH GRANTED - Barry was able to muster up the energy, after a hike and a Gator loss, to grill steak & scallops for us all! We will have to let you know how the dessert turned out in the next blog...when I divulge the tricks & trades of baking in high altitude. Hopefully the Chocolate Chip Brownie Torte that has always been a family favorite will meet expectations!
Hope you all a fabulous weekend & that all of your wishes come true!
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