Mid morning we drove about 45 minutes North-East of Gunnison to some Federal land up in the highlands. From the time we turned off Hwy 50 until we got to the picnic area, we had gained
2000 feet of elevation. The road/drive/clearing? was ok for most of the way, but then quickly became what a rental Chevy Cobalt was not meant for. There are numerous creeks in this area, so we brought the gold panning equipment and went to work. We didn't end up with much that was worthwhile, but it was fun for us and the kids. Then we had lunch (the boys got to have a self-heating MRE, neato). After lunch, I went back to panning while Russ and the boys went on a hike. If you look at the group photo above, look at the left side of the center mountain. The spot of snow was where they went. It was 11,400' elevation and well above the tree line. The kids carried back snowballs for proof.
Mid morning we drove about 45 minutes North-East of Gunnison to some Federal land up in the highlands. From the time we turned off Hwy 50 until we got to the picnic area, we had gained 
2000 feet of elevation. The road/drive/clearing? was ok for most of the way, but then quickly became what a rental Chevy Cobalt was not meant for. There are numerous creeks in this area, so we brought the gold panning equipment and went to work. We didn't end up with much that was worthwhile, but it was fun for us and the kids. Then we had lunch (the boys got to have a self-heating MRE, neato). After lunch, I went back to panning while Russ and the boys went on a hike. If you look at the group photo above, look at the left side of the center mountain. The spot of snow was where they went. It was 11,400' elevation and well above the tree line. The kids carried back snowballs for proof.
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What is a self-heating MRE? Boy, the kids must be sleeping good at night after all the hiking! Beautiful scenery and looks like nice weather. What kind of temps are you having? (M&D)
Meals Ready to Eat, like they do in the Army. They're quite tasty.
http://www.mreinfo.com/mre-menus.html
Temps: Low 36F, High 77F, Humidity: 23%
Mid to upper 80s all week here . . . you's guys were thinking bringing your jackets!
You missed the Philippines video tonight. We had some strange visitors(a pair!) but they left somewhere around the beginning of worship. I don't get it. ;)
Have fun. Bring me a snow ball, mkay?
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oh, please do elaborate!
MRE's num. I noticed that you did not say that you and Anne ate them. What did you eat? Real food?
regular picnic fare for us. The boys tried pork tenderloin and clam chowder MRE's.
They were wearing matching outfits and nametags, does that help?
oh, I get it. The 2nd shift waitresses from Perkins showed up.
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