A Trip to the Property
February 7, 2008
A couple of weeks ago I took John, Jacob and Jason out to the property. We had a mission. We were to be meeting someone at the property at 2pm. We picked up breakfast on the way and ate in the truck.
John
Jacob
Jason
We also grabbed lunch on the way. We parked the truck at the main road and walked to the river to eat. We did that so we would not end up with any visitors driving down our road. It sure looks different around here in the winter!
This is taken from the Southeastern corner of our property, looking Northwest. Our property is on the left. The plan is to have little cabins on that hillside. Way up river is the low water bridge - you can’t see it.
Here I am at the same spot looking East, across the river.
Looking Northwest again. This time we are a little bit further down river.
This is where the kids play in the tubes. This is looking up the South Prong of the Jack’s Fork River. It is hard to tell in this picture, but the main river is straight ahead. Coming in from the left is the Little Pine Creek.
Looking East. Here is the county road. Right around that corner is a low water bridge. The one I was tossing the kids off of into a swimming hole. I am parked on the road that goes to the camping area. We own the property on both side of the road.
Now we are down by the low water bridge looking West, up the county road. We are going to build our house at the top of that hill, on the left.
The sun is almost down. We should be heading home now. But first let’s get a couple more pictures of the water.
Looking West, where the Little Pine Creek flows into the Jack’s Fork.
It looked a lot nicer in September.
Looking Southeast, towards the low water bridge.
And what’s this? This is why we went to the property. To meet the man who is going to put in our roads and building pad. This is in the camping area, marking where we want a camp spot to be.
On our way home. See the smoke up there? That fire has been going since, at least, August 2007. They are adding two more lanes to the highway here. I am assuming they are burning all the brush and root-balls from the trees they ripped out.
What a nice day. I will be meeting Dave, the bulldozer guy, at the property on Friday. This time he is bringing his bulldozer!
February 7th, 2008 at 12:23 am
Picture #13 is GORGEOUS!!!! You all must be so excited as you are making plans!
February 7th, 2008 at 12:29 am
Thanks, except all the highlights are blown out. I was using a point and shoot camera for all those pictures since I did not want to lug around the big one. We did A LOT of hiking that day!
February 7th, 2008 at 6:06 am
Gorgeous pictures!!! I believe once the camp is ready, we will be your first visitors. :) The land is fantastic! It makes me want to be off in the woods a bit more than I already do! :)
Have a great day!
Chas
February 7th, 2008 at 6:25 am
WOO HOO!!
February 7th, 2008 at 6:32 am
Beautiful! Makes me long to be back in Northern Idaho.
February 7th, 2008 at 7:58 am
Fine, you can be first Chas, but we get the cabin next door to you! :)
February 7th, 2008 at 8:46 am
It is BEAUTIFUL.
Will you have trails and things are ARE there already trails and things???
We may just have to come up once the cabins are there…Texas is miserable in summer.
February 7th, 2008 at 10:28 am
We’ll go with you, Stack. Don’t exaggerate about Texas - it’s only miserable May thru September.
;)
February 7th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Oh, how exciting!!! The bulldozer will be starting on the property. You must be elated.
It is beautiful. I’ll have to be flying out there to spend a week with you next summer. Won’t that be great? Will you have transportation to and from an airport for me?
February 7th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Kristy,
Did you already clear this with Katie? ;)
February 7th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Poor Jeff. Can you imagine a week with me and Katie together? Oh my! We would be chatting the WHOLE time. You just might take up fantasy sports after that, huh?
February 7th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Ha ha, you will be bringing Aaron right? Someone needs to chop wood for the fire with Jeff and the boys. Bring your knitting needles Kristy. ;)
February 8th, 2008 at 8:36 am
How beautiful!!!
I can’t wait! You know our family will *definitely* be coming for a visit! -woohoo-
We’re actually coming before you get the cabins done and we can at least visit for a few hours!! I’ll let you know as plans are made!!
February 10th, 2008 at 3:42 am
looking forward to your campsite and cabins..beautiful property..