2013 Roly Rally

 We've had a wonderful Labor Day Weekend!

Festivities kicked off Friday afternoon.

After a week of temperatures in the mid to upper 90*F, school once again let out early because of the heat and the teachers got to cut out an hour early.

A dip in the pond and a cool refreshing beverage or two later found us with friends and family.

Most of the regular suspects were present along with a few special guests.  Beau has been gearing up for his relocation trip to Denver.  Joan and Marts boy JJ was back from Denver and our Gladstone buddy Steve came up for the weekend from KC.

Friday nights entertainment  was brought to us by "The Matriachs"





Sunday was the ROLY RALLY
a fundraiser for the use of this special place.  Thanks Steve & Peg





It was tougher than a TOUGH MUDDER and more colorful than a COLOR RUN.

The event was scheduled to start at high noon and many participants were well hydrated.

With a blast on the air horn the race was started.

First, a run to the top of the World to retrieve a three gallon jug of water.

Bob Playtex and I led the masses across the trout stream, past Chappy land and up the old logging road.

So, the old man was first to the top and made the turn back to the check in station by the swimming pond.

Second event, string up an old fishing pole and catch fish...  Right in my wheel house.  It wasn't long before I caught what I believe to be a state record size blue gill.   Verification of the catch, kiss the fish and Susie and I discover we've got an added challenge of locating the names of the 5 Spice Girls in a concentration game.  Susie made quick work of it and it was on to the long pond for kayaking.


 
A sprint down to the other end of the pond and we're still in the lead as Jojo and KC put there yak in the pond.




On to the cabin to assemble a kids puzzle then we were on to brush clearing with a slight lead.

On our way to the kitchen event we discover that we've lost a puzzle piece.  So, as Susie drew the melon slicing card I retraced our steps looking for a bambi puzzle piece. With no luck!









Back at the kitchen Coco is at it slicing tators.  When Bob Playtex and Mary show up with a switch places card.

Now, we've got to go back and clear more brush but, thankfully on our return trip Susie found bambi flipped face down in the dirt.  Task completed.






On the the last event. The egg sprint.
With my arms duct taped to my side Cowboy Curtas and I took off to get the eggs while Susie and Lisa went to the tree house for red solo cups.





Curt and Lisa took the lead on the return trip  and into the clubhouse  turn...

But kicking on the after burners Susie and I beat them out at the tape to secure Third Place.





By the way where did Mike and Audrey come from any way???????







Here's a shot to the winning team.  Way to go!