GREAT Day for Sledding

Nothing much but playing in the snow this weekend. The girls played in the snow building a snow fort in the backyard and Frank building them a snow slide. In case you didn't see our family Christmas eCard, you can view it here.

VIDEO: Daddy and Mia sledding





We took the girls to Freeman Park to go sledding, what a perfect day for sledding. We were supposed to go with the neighbors but they didn't think it would be good so bailed. But, the conditions were perfect and there was only a handful of people. The kids and us, had a real good time, along with Pinot. The sun was out and there was iced over snow on the hills that made it perfect for sledding. We got quite a few good videos below of the sledding. Can't wait till next time...


Frank went out with Seth, Steve, Dave, and Chance to bunny hunt and ice berg shooting. Pretty cold, maybe 13 degrees but there were plenty of floating icebergs to shoot at. The icebergs were average, nothing too large but it is a no-charge moving target practice gallery :) All day long, plenty of moving targets to engage :) Tons of wildlife also, we had three giant white tail bucks run infront of the truck while on the dirt road. Big moose in the snow, the usual Bald Eagles, 5 giant (bigger than the kids) otters across the snake river just checking us out the whole time. Oh, and the 4 dead bunnies :)



The kids and us, had a real good time, along with Pinot. The sun was out and there was iced over snow on the hills that made it perfect for sledding. We got quite a few good videos below of the sledding. Can't wait till next time...









VIDEO: Pinot and Olivia in first snow



VIDEO: Pinot in the backyard



VIDEO: Daddy and Graycie sledding



Daddy and Graycie racing Mia



VIDEO: Graycie lying down sledding



VIDEO: Mommy and Mia sledding backwards



VIDEO: The guys shooting moving icebergs

Bunny hunting West of Shelley

I was able to get out and go shooting / hunting with Steve on Sunday. We weren't planning on it but the weather turned a bit warm and we decided late Saturday night that we'd go.

We went to a new spot this time, just west of Shelly Idaho... about 4 miles South of Idaho Falls. Steve found the area while working, doing a lock out on someones car I think. Anyways, we looked on the satellite maps and found the area... great spot, deep in the lave flows.

It did suck a bit because there was still plenty of snow on the ground and the lava flows have deep cracks in them. One minute you'd be mushing ahead and the next, your foot and leg would fall into a snow covered crack. Only happened a few times, not as bad as last time we went hunting in the lavas.

We didn't bring the dogs, too dangerous and I'm sure we would have lost one in a crack. Plus, under the snow, there is plenty of cactus, nasty shit! Both Buddy and Pinot have had their rounds with the cactus, with bleeding paws. Plus, as we all know, Pinot is a coward. She is very gun shy. In fact, I don't believe I've ever met more of a coward than Pinot, human nor dog.

We found a few cave's pretty good ones. We sat and chilled for a while in the largest one. The entrance cameoed by a large tree. It was a nice resting spot, out of view and under cover. This was for sure some type of cat, fox, coyote, or some thing's home. We just came across it while they weren't here. Too bad.

Here's a video of the entrance to the cave



We hiked for about 4 miles over that shit... thank God for good shoes. The lava can tear the hell out of rubber if you rub it the wrong way. No injuries, no complaints. It was a good time. The weather was a bit nippy in the morning. Got a little chilly eating my Alberto's burrito in the 10 degree weather. But, as the morning came on, we had a bit of snow, and warmer temps. I'm sure we'll be heading out there this weekend since there is only a few weeks left in bunny season.

Steve is getting his scope mounted on his Golden Boy lever action, brass plated, .22 magnum. Beauty of a gun, a little heavy for my taste in .22's. Plus, I just have a thing for black weapons, all my rifles must be black composite... don't like the wood grain. Steve's gun is a nice looking one though. They've just legalized wolf hunting next year. I will for sure be putting in for the tag. Tags are just $9.00!!! Can't wait.

Bunny Hunting out in Menan

It was a beautiful day outside today. It was clear and no breeze, the temperature was about 27 degrees in Idaho Falls. We were able to get out and hunt later in the day, Steve and Seth called to go hunting. Dave and I were going to go earlier but plans fell through.



We went out to the bunny grounds, it's about 30 minutes Northwest of Idaho Falls. There isn't as much snow in Menan, compared to Idaho Falls. We met at the first turn off on the dirt road. It's about halfway through the Northern Butte. We headed out, split up and hiked about 2 miles through the valleys and rock formations.

We got a few bunnies within a couple minutes. Saw a few more while out in the field but they quickly ran into their hiding spots in the rock cliffs. Heard a bunch of other firearms being fired off in the distance. Fish and Game has blocked off many of this area to driving and target shooting. Too many dirt bags dumping trash. Shit like TVs, Washers, computer monitors, engines, etc... Ya, real dumbasses. But, not it keeps the lazy one's out who aren't willing to hike.

Ended up hiking for about an hour, got a couple of bunnies. It was still sunny and clear out. You could hear a few dog sled teams off in the distance running down the snow-covered dirt road.

Heres a random video of driving to Menan


Video of Steve and Seth cleaning the rabbits