This has been a very different year than last. Monday & Tues we had snow and sunshine then on Wed we went out to our neighbors at the other end of the road and the only other full time residents out here. We not only had a long ride out because the Ranger started acting up and it was snowing here all day some times very hard and big flakes. On Thur we celebrated Max's 2nd birthday and Thanksgiving which also brought alot of new snow. While we were in Tx a friend was supposed to be taking care of the place and the animals but because the weather got bad he ended up leaving a week before we got back and Kaia and Shaba went out looking for us and were found last Monday over by Lake Wenatchee at Karen Dickerson's about a 35 mile trip from home. Our friend John went and got them to follow him to his house but it was a slow and dangerous trip since it was snowing and cold with alot of traffic on the road. Then on Tues they decided to take another journey and ended up at Bob & Kathryn Dickinson's cabin which they contacted us via this blog they our wolves were there and they were enjoying playing with them. I made arrangements to meet him on Friday morning but the transmission on the Ranger went out aborting that trip. We got it back to the garage and made arrangements for Sat. Bob went and got the kids on his ATV and they followed him back to our neighbors. After a short rest and some much needed water we headed out for Trinity but since the road hasn't been groomed and we got about 28" of new snow weren't really sure what the conditions would be or if we could even get here. Things went smooth as I left first on a snowmobile and let Bob come with Kaia & Shaba following him home, but about 2.5 miles from home I came upon 5-6 powder junkies that had been out riping up the fresh powder and they were turning around and heading home and it looked as if I was going to have to leave the sled and walk in the rest of the way and that wouldn't have been fun at all since the snow was waist deep with no base.
At this point I meet Nathan & Ashley, Ryan, Allan & Shauna, and Ryan who broke trail the rest of the way to Trinty for me so no walking for which I will forever be greatful. They were definitely Snow Angels and so I wanted to take this opportunity the thank each of you for what you've done for us. Keeping our kids safe and not having Kaia picked up but enjoying them and caring for them and reuniting all of us. Then helping me to get home when it was not an easy task but not giving up when it would have been easier to say no and turn around but instead they kept at it and I made it home safe and in one piece. I had been waiting for Bob to arrive and had gotten into some dry clothes and warmed up a bit but it was dark and still no Bob or the kids. I had to try to get to the computer and webcam to get it working again and while doing so had Kaia come home but no Bob. 5 min later Shaba showed up but no Bob so I made arrangements for a friend to go looking for Bob and as I looked towards the gate I saw Bob's flashlight coming toward the house. He got stuck about a mile from here and walked in so we cancelled the rescue got warm and dry and kicked back for the evening. Elaine stayed at the neighbors to help and babysit so as soon as she gets home we will all be reunited for the first time in almost a month. Life is Good. We found our Paradise hope you find yours too.
