Fort Awesome: Adventures in South Dakota

Here’s Rob on another hunting adventure. I went this time! And took photos. Notice that Rob is wearing orange, per hunting regulations. Yeah, that’s a Hawaiian shirt…

One of the great perks – the beautiful sunset!

Officially addicted, Rob went the next chance he got and brought home this rabbit! I’m preparing to make Hossenfeffer, per the Bugs Bunny cartoon.

Last weekend, we drove through Spearfish Canyon and gazed at the beautiful scenery… the golden aspen leaves, rocky cliffs, and happily running streams.

We also went to the Old Trout Hatchery in Spearfish where we gawked at the GIANT trout through the underwater viewing area – very cool! Rob’s hand is there for comparison.

We’re thinking about getting some trout to put in the future aquaponics system in the greenhouse…

Another hunting adventure! Yes, this is all the same weekend.

Rob got a TURKEY! We were super excited!

And I cooked it per Ina Garten’s guidance by stuffing it with onions, garlic, a lime (she used a lemon, but lime was fine), butter, salt, and pepper. SO easy! And it turned out great! Rob may have to get another turkey tag… delish!

Continuing our South Dakota adventures… this weekend, Rob and I happened upon the Black Hills Kennel Club Dog Show! SO FUN! We’d never been to one before and really had a good time.

I loved walking around auditioning dogs for future family additions. Plus, the owners are more than happy to talk to you about the breed! I love the Saluki and think maybe one down the road, but the Ibizan still stands out as a pretty dog to me – plus it looks a little more substantial and I think can hold its own with a Ridgeback… However, none of their temperaments compare to the Ridgeback (so laid back, chill, and super fun!) We’re sticking with the Ridgies!

We had to take a photo of this! The Golden Retrievers all looked like CLONES! It was like being on the set of Air Bud…