Last weekend I headed up to the McCloud to celebrate Chris's 50th B-day with Mom and Dad and some of Chris and Ada's friends.
As usual we ate well, partied hard, and played scrabble. GG
Mom and Dad kept the fire going in the cabin.
Mom and Dad relaxing in the cabin
Chris did some fishing in his new waders and he caught a few, even though the water was high from the recent heavy rains. The fish wont have a chance when he gets his new rod.
Chris fishing off the beach.
Chris checking his line.
Dad was looking for copper on the beach.
Hunter and gatherer
It was fall on the river...
Fall on the river
Leaves were changing
Gotta keep the looneys on the path
The oyster mushrooms were just starting to come out. Chris and Ada should be having mushroom omelets next week.
We visited our friend Sue Bates in Medford, then joined the party at the McCloud. Chris said to bring ribs for 20! Just how many is that? I took four packs from Costco, thinking two slabs/pack, but it was three per! And only 15 showed up! They have left-overs and we have a whole pack in our freezer. We had a great time. Lots of their friends from the area plus San Fran. We arrived on Friday and came home on Tuesday. Here are some additions to Mikes pictures.
Here is Chris's tribute created for and presented at his party. (It is open for additions!):
OUR CHRIS TAKES CARE
When Jon broke his jaw while skiing out of bound
Our Chris was there, so Jon was found.
When Mike needed Heimlich to free the sprout,
Our Chris was there to pop it out.
When camping spider bit his mother’s eye,
Our Chris was there, and she didn’t die.
When both babies cried and Dad was away,
Chris was there, and he saved the day.
When the rope tow cracked his father’s head,
Our Chris was there to get him the sled.
When Dave tumbled out as the car was parked
Our Chris was there, but did he take part?
And when Rusty, drilling, cut into his thumb,
Why did this happen, Chris was at home!
So does mischief make while our Chris is near?
If so, don’t worry, for Chris will take care.
Now Jason, on the river, you stick with our Chris.
Your worries are over, our Chris has a fix!
It is said there were more times when Chris took care,
But his parents don’t know, they weren’t there!
If Chris has an accident it would surely be rare,
But Our Ada would be there, and she would take care.
So it came to pass, when the appendix did burst.
Our Ada was there to serve as the nurse.
Through thickness and thin, with scotch (but not gin),
Go with Chris on adventures, you’re certain to win!
Russell C. Babcock
(the father!)
July 4, 2006
(Amended September, 2009)
Attachments
Sue and her dogs!
Sue's new dog Sammy. Nice face!
Ribs on the grill! Chef Christopher!
Dining in style!
Pancakes the next morning.
Lots of time around the fire.
Inside the card read "You were born!" It played the Star Wars theme, real loud. It was about warn out by Tuesday!
A big pine near the cabin was old and had to be taken down. Now all Ada has to do is chop it up!
