Good Day and Happy Thanksgiving Happy Campers! It has been a very interesting 2019 to say the least. As I sit with the Black Torpedo at my feet, the Turkey is stuck with marinade and soon it will go into the oven, wonder how it will turn out as I have never cooked a domestic Turkey(haha). I guess if it is not good, then Magoo will have a full tummy.
Speaking of Magoo, she is recovering well from her surgery and if all goes well, she will be cleared to hunt December 7. As of right now, we have little snow but it appears that will be over with the expected 14 plus inches on the way in the coming days. But for today, it is merely strong NE winds putting it below zero. But off to the woods we need to go to pull out the stand, and make a few more stops along the way. The ice is starting to form here and we have had to replace some toys that were taken this summer.
Speaking of summer, we went through many struggles with water but we now have great water after finding the crew from Kap. They showed up in Mid August and got right to work. Down the drill went, 25, 30, 50 feet, nothing. 70, 95, 122, nothing but a trickle. AWE COME ON MAN, what’s up with that! Phone rings while Bear hunting with the news, a deep sigh but what you gonna do right, keep digging!
We finish up our sit for the night, no bears and head back to camp. We trudge into the lodge, sit down to hear what is next. After I spoke to the driller, they went back at it. 130, 145, 160, nothing, ugh! 178, 182 nothing, then 183, THAR SHE BLOWS! Water straight from China and a great vein too! Water shooting up into the pipe with no pump, how can that be? Our water issues are over, YAHOO!!!
As we look to 2020 and beyond, we will be focusing on HCO, nature and how we can give back as we firmly believe to leave what we have better than we have it. With that said, we hope to venture all over the place and make more memories and hope you come along for the ride. Other than most of our Moose spots reserved, we have time for you to come and visit and create your own Adventure.
Time to head to the woods, stay tuned for more changes along the way. From the HCO Crew, Thank you, Take care and Happy Holidays!