Cathedral Gorge, Father's Day, Moving on today...

Before we left here Saturday morning we decided to take the kayaks out one more time.  We were on the lake about an hour. A lot more people out enjoying the lake than on Friday. 

Very popular fishing spot!

Cute tent set up...

We decided to take a picnic lunch and after leaving Panaca to stock up on ice we headed for Cathedral Gorge State Park.  We drove through the campground just to see how many sites were open and filled. Most of them, as they were 100 percent open too.  Sure is nice to see families out and about enjoying the beauty of the area. 

We headed for the day use area and enjoyed our lunch under the shade covers made by the CCC's in 1934.  Amazing that they're still standing and under the covers it's said that temps are close to 20 degrees cooler and that was nice as it was 94 degrees. 

Cathedral Gorge State Park..

Awesome place with lots of slot canyons..pictures just  don't capture
the beauty of this little gem..

Water well built by the CCC's in 1934..didn't last long..as the alkali
content was too strong

Old restrooms again built by the CCC's in 1934

Our lunch spot!

We talked with a few people that were out battling the heat.  They seemed to really enjoy the park as we do. 

After coming back to camp we sat outside under our shade cover and Ken got ready to barbecue some awesome chicken.   Eventually came inside and had a good dinner and turned on a movie. 

Ken's dinner! 

Sunday morning we awoke to warm temps after having the a/c running all night. We went back and forth on whether to stay another day or start our trek home. We decided to stay put , this way I can take Ken out to lunch in Ely before moving to a campsite that won't have electricity. We need to pick up a few things in Ely too. 

Between the trailer and the shade covers I didn't leave the site all day.  Ken walked to the iron ranger and around the park a few times. Too hot for me! He got the kayaks loaded and a few other things done. I made some potato salad for dinner. Just a nice laid back day! 

Love this view from our campsite...

Well, my wine glass broke :( Need to carry more than one, but Ken custom made
this LOL..Holt's Shell no more...

Last night's feasting! 

Happy Father's Day! 💙

Gotta love the sunsets! 

All 3 sons called and talked with their dad so he was a happy camper! 

Great barbecued chicken once again! 
Once we headed for bed we opened all the windows and had our little fan running all night, but it was great for sleeping! 

Today (Monday) we're moving on toward home.  Illipah Creek Reservoir on Highway 50 is our goal today.  It's about 40 miles west of Ely, NV.  We've seen the signs but have never been so figured today is a good day to stay there. It'll be hot as there are no hook ups but we'll follow the shade. No wifi or phone service either from what the reviews show.  We'll  see where we end up tomorrow. 

Have a great day! 

Father's day, enchiladas and beer margaritas..

Happy Father's Day!

Saturday morning it was time to take the boys home. :(  Our middle son, Eric had called Friday night and offered to meet me on I 80 so I didn't have to drive all the way to Antelope and Cool. Nice of him to do that, as I don't mind the drive but since he offered, no way I wouldn't take him up on it.  The kids and I headed to town in the Patriot and we met Ken at Dini's for breakfast before I took them home. Tummies full, we headed out. 

A nice quiet drive to Reno. Aaron was up until 0300 and Mason 0400 so they slept a lot of the way.  I met Eric at Verdi at about 1015, a little chit chat and he was on his way down the hill. Thanks Eric! 

I had a great drive home, listening to Chris LeDoux his Horsepower CD. Funny thing is I like the CD, but LOVE 4 of the songs, #8,9,10 and 12, so I just play them over and over (there may be some singing along too).  That's ok  as long as I'm by myself. haha. 

Once I got home, I made up the beds and did a little clean up of the boys rooms. After that I basically did nothing the rest of the afternoon. I was whipped. Found my favorite movie, Overboard and watched it. I've only seen it a ton of times, but still love that movie! Eventually we had left overs for dinner and called it a night. 

Today being Father's Day, Ken has talked to 2 of his boys so far.  Bryan is working overtime, so they have played phone tag a couple of times. I'm sure they'll talk later. (And they did).

Father's Day is one of those days that makes me miss my daddy even more. We always used to get together for a bar b q and it was just good times. He was such a special man who loved his girls and then his grandsons. He left us way too soon and is missed every day. Every time there's any event in the family we still say Daddy (Popo) would have loved this (whatever it is). 

My daddy and Russell, 1990 in Vegas..

Me, Daddy and Wendy

That's my mom and dad! Daddy was always happy ;)

We (well I was) were watching Pioneer Woman this am while visiting with our blogging friends. She made enchiladas and coleslaw along with pulled pork.  Ok that's what Ken's getting for dinner, well the enchiladas and coleslaw part. I ran to town and got the things needed.  I spent some time this afternoon in the kitchen getting all the goodies together, gotta admit they look awesome. I've got stuff for beer margaritas too (Deb). Sounds good with enchiladas. 

My veggie enchiladas

Ken's tray made with ground turkey

I made up some applesauce oatmeal muffins as we've been out for a few days. 

Done now, time for a Beer Margarita..YUM! 

Ingredients for a beer margarita..simple and so tasty!

Don't they look yummy!

Ken loves these beer margaritas, almost out Deb! 

Happy Father's Day Ken! 

Sunset from our front porch here in Yerington, NV...It was a cool
and windy day, never topping 70..

 Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there who have experienced the joys of being a dad!! An extra special Happy Father's Day to our 3 sons of who we couldn't be more proud of in the way they are raising their sons :)


Our sons Eric and Russell were out with their wives side of the family at Top Golf  yesterday. Here's a few pics from there. 

Siblings and their Dad Bobby.  From left..Michael, Lori, Bobby and
Christina.  Lori and Christina are our daughter in laws..:)

Jacob

Gotta love this picture...From left..Aaron, Jacob, their dad Russell
Eric and his sons Seth and Mason :)

Mason

Russell (the short one)..Aaron and Jacob..:)

Have a wonderful evening!

Had every plan of posting last night but that didn't happen..courtesy of the beer margaritas (Thanks Deb..haha).  Woke up about 0600 this morning (Monday). We're going to get ready and head for Lowe's in Fernley. Ken plans on burying the electrical to the bunkhouse so it'll be hooked up to electricity permanently. He's making my long awaited bookshelf for the living room (YES)..we're able to use some of the leftover wood we found in the garage attic, so just have to decide what kind of stain etc we want on it. Love these little projects! 

Have a wonderful day!