My hero!

She's got to be my hero! SHE shoots. Notice that lovely cluster of shots just outside the white circle, in the lower right. You'll notice 5 shots (all within a 3 inch radius I might add) clustered beautifully. SHE passed her hunting safety class with flying colors. After briefly thinking, we must admit, that SHE had failed horribly. Her understanding was that SHE had to get the shots clustered in the white area....after missing the first two SHE figured SHE was out of luck and the instructor was just humoring the 'little lady' by telling her SHE had done well! SHE's not sure how much SHE'll like actual hunting, afterall SHE wasn't in favor of it for years-giving GRAND-HE and Uncles grief for years killing those poor, defenseless animals. But now, SHE's a little more up on wildlife management, and if they could 'harvest' that lovely moose that they practically farm in their backyard, a full freezer of meat wouldn't be all that bad. SHE figures her hunting instinct would need lots of work though, as when they were doing the field test (think cowboys with fake guns) SHE was admiring the cranberries:-) Must say, HE passed too, so maybe HE can be the hunter and SHE'll stick with gatherer role.

SHE bakes (what would HE do without her famous Gry's sourdough ryebread, yes beer is involved...HE's german afterall...what would they do with the abundance of fresh eggs that those chickens put out...almost 2-3 a day...without baking for numerous Alaskan potlucks, an all dessert potluck tomorrow so she's getting ready to whip up some tea scones...maybe even three varieties - chocolate chip, Alaskan blueberry and lowbush cranberry - the last two of which SHE gathered. HE'll whip up his yummy spaetzl for Monday's potluck using 6 more of those abundant eggs)



SHE knits (yes, this blog did start thanks to inspiration from her knitting friends, but SHE's a little slow with her progress...besides everyone likes hearing things from my perspective anyway. Her current project to get those fingers limbered up again are scarves knit for a friend whose children will sell them as a fundraiser to help out their dance program. SHE's thrilled to get the chance to try out working with recycled sari silk and help those 'twinkle toes' out.


and SHE hikes.
Which is of course our favorite. They set out with us to finally visit Ester dome...the peak to the right of 'HE' and 'SHE' out our front porch view. The peak with all the radio towers on it. (not sure if my SHE mentioned their nicknames for the hillside out our window...you'll just have to look at previous pictures to see if you can tell why it's earned these nicknames:-) They're a wee bit naked at the moment...that snow did melt and no warm blanket to cover them just yet!

SHE's just an all around amazing woman wouldn't you say:-)