Campsite 20, Ranger Emma, cold nights, bacon and eggs, plenty of firewood and campfires, fall colors, two Indian truckers, mama bear with two cubs, the Hilton, prepping for the threat of rain, no pay phones, internet, tv or radio, but satellite texted for first time, a night at the ranger's abode, market still open, no EMT's or law enforcement this late in the season, beautiful days and crystal clear skies. This is KC and why we keep going there, year after year, since circa 1971.
After our tuneup and second place finish in Thursday's weekly Farcle Race, it was time for the DPYC's Championship two-day, four race finale. Boats must qualify for these races by winning one of the DPYC seasonal races which we did early in the summer. We raced in the non-spinnaker division with light winds each day and finished fourth. Disappointed with this years "participation patch", we vowed to be back next summer looking for the trophy!
Light winds, a beautiful afternoon summer day and one more "almost". Maybe next week!
This years alumni gathering took place in Cedar City Utah at Steve (running back) and Charlene Alzugary's home and ranch; complete with plenty of sheep, goats, horses, chickens and dogs. John (wide receiver) and Kathy flew in from Coeur d Alene Idaho, Dick (middle linebacker) from Anchorage Alaska, Dave (tackle) from Visalia, Rich (quarterback) and Cassie from Big Bear and Jock (defensive back) and Carol from Steamboat Springs Colorado. We had an awesome time.
