Thanksgiving 2017

Deer Hunting - a defining cultural ritual of the Copper Country. During deer season men greet each other with "You get your buck yet?"  The fortunate few casually remark,  "Yeah, I got a little (2-4 )pointer / a nice (6-10) pointer."  Anything above 10 points you only say "Yeah, I got one" and wait until you are asked "How many points."  Unsuccessful hunters have to stifle their envy and try to look happy for another's good fortune.  Etiquette dictates that you never  appear too pleased or displeased with your luck. 



First ski of the season.

Story time.



David skating in his WWII vintage army coat.

Breakfast.

Goldilocks.

 

 

Hmmm...this tastes funny.

 

Thanksgiving meal - turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberries, etc, etc.

Some were selective

Getting down to some serious eating.

All six in one  picture.  They didn't stay still very long.

 

Uncle Sam and Aunt Amanda reading a story.

 

Coming back from the sheepyard.

 

The pond was covered with a sheet of water after a rain.

 

After many unsuccessful years I finally got lucky.