Now that was an adventure!

 Saturday morning found us leaving our house around 0800. We were headed towards Buckboard Station for a ride with friends. 

Got there and had a nice visit with friends we hadn't seen in quite awhile. Around 0915 we all loaded up into our various side by sides. 

It really was a lovely ride. The country side is just beautiful in that area. We did the same ride two years ago and there were no problems as the road was really well maintained. Well, the last two winters have really done the dirt road in. We made it, but not without issues and a few screams from me 😂😂. Will we do it again, no. I don't think the roads will ever be good again. Too bad as the views are incredible, but our little CanAm can't straddle some places that needed straddling. Still an awesome day! 

Trying to figure out how to get out of the hole. I was
glad to get out of there LOL. A few more issues on 
the ride, but we never did go over! 😂😃

On the way to the mountain

We crossed several creeks 

Such a beautiful mountain!

Our friends bigger side by sides 😁

Following to the top of Mt. Patterson

Almost there first we stopped at the little rock cabin 

There were old mattress frames inside, along with a partial
chimney in the ceiling. Of course, where would you get wood?

We are definitely above the tree line. Almost to the top

Yep, there's an edge, so let's stand by it..haha.

Our little guy...

Love watching the terrain change

Top of the world!

Mt Patterson 11364 foot! Just gorgeous. There was a flag
attached the last time we were here. It was so windy and 
cold we didn't stay long, or get a group picture.

We got back to camp around 1900 or so, it was a long day. 

Some good conversation and food. Then it was time to turn in. Because Nellie is out of commission after losing some of her siding on the return trip from Sand Mountain we decided to sleep in the truck. 

So after a not so good night's sleep we were all up early. I had brought fixings for Bloody Marys and Mimosas but with the threat of rain everyone made it an early departure. Hugs all around and we were headed the 40 minutes home. Started raining on the way home.

Once we got unloaded, we decided to head for the outdoor kitchen to enjoy the rain, thunder and lightening that was going on. It was Sunday after all, so I cooked up some bacon on the griddle and made sandwiches while Ken played bartender. A really nice brunch and afternoon. 

Ken changed it up a bit and had a bloody mary. Wish I liked them
as they always look so good. 

3 cheese and tomato sandwich for Ken and BLT on low carb 
bread for me...yummy!

A nice fire to warm us during the storm. 

One of my most favorite families. Nephew Dusty, Chelsea and Owen and Cassidy
💗💗

One of my favorite pictures of Ken and oldest son Bryan,10 years ago when our house was still
the ugly blue it was when we bought it. 

Karen called later in the day so we went over there for a visit. 

Monday being Labor Day we went to Karen's for a barbecue with her family. 

Tuesday we headed for Gardnerville to pick up Ken's prescription (which due to bad phone lines and employee error wasn't ready). I did some grocery shopping and then back home. 

Later in the day we were in the outdoor kitchen and Ken was barbecuing hamburgers and chicken. Karen stopped by on her way home. A nice night! 

Today we got ourselves going and spent several hours at Karen's store. She is moving from this spot to a place on Main Street. It'll definitely be a better place for her. Sure don't realize how much inventory she has until you're packing it up LOL. We'll be back tomorrow to help move some over to the new place. 

Cabbage lasagna for dinner tonight so I'm a happy girl. Have a great night! Happy Hour! 🍺🍷