Goin' Fishin' Part Two

Last weekend we decided to go fishing--but not using Desert Boy's earlier method (with a bucket). We went out to a spring-fed pond. We weren't sure what fish were in there besides carp, but we thought we'd give it a try. Plus it was a good excuse to get out of the house.

Henry wasn't particularly helpful. He thought it was fun to chase the hook, get in the mud, and then shake himself off near us. We kept expecting we'd have to untangle him.

Desert Boy was eager to learn how to use a rod and reel.

We didn't catch anything, but Desert Boy can't wait to go again. It's cold this weekend, feeling like winter, so unless we want to do some ice fishing this weekend, we might have to wait a few months.

Recent UFO Sightings Attract Attention

Apparently people have been seeing unidentified flying objects around the area lately. Someone, a credible person, apparently even captured one on video.

That's got the attention of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), which is going to be holding a meeting Saturday evening in Ely. I really wish I could go, but I think I'm going to need some help from my alien friends to get there and back.

A certified MUFON field investigator will be around during the weekend investigating recent sightings, and encourages folks to talk with him if they've seen something strange lately. I was wondering what it took to become a certified field investigator for MUFON, so I went to the MUFON website. Apparently you need to become a dues-paying member of MUFON, order the Field Investigator's book from their website, and take the open book test in the book and receive at least 80% grade on it. You are also encouraged to accompany an already-certified MUFON field investigator to practice interviewing methods, investigative tactics, collateral contacts, and technical background.

I think it could be a very interesting weekend...To see more info about the meeting Saturday night, here's a link to the Ely Times article and comments.

Harvest Festival

Last week we attended the annual Harvest Festival, a fundraiser for the local schools. Following a yummy potluck dinner with abundant food was the auction. Over 80 items had been donated. We saw a few things we wanted, so we had fun bidding on them. We got some of them and helped contribute to the night. We were amazed how much was made--$1800. Quite a good fundraiser!

I'm afraid I wasn't so good at taking photos that night. Sometimes it's just hard to get motivated!

I did manage a short video clip of what was happening at the back of the hall. Desert Boy and one of his uncles were busy cleaning the floor:

Cooking Up a Storm

I found this cute kitchen at a thrift store and couldn't resist bringing it home for Desert Boy. He loves "helping" in the kitchen, and I thought it might be good to let him cook up his own recipes.

He likes all the buttons and knobs.

He also likes cooking different things in his pot, and spicing whatever it is regularly with salt and pepper.

The pie plate works as a mixing bowl.

Time to add something else to the pot. He regularly washes the dishes and puts things in the oven and refrigerator.

The best part was when I was cleaning the real kitchen and he wanted to clean his kitchen.

So far the cuisine from Desert Boy's kitchen has included spaghetti, broccoli soup, cake, and more. He has three plates to serve everything on.

He also gets a bit creative with some of his cooking tools, as you can see in this short video:

Cool Outhouse

When we go touring around old homesteads, we frequently see an old outhouse or two. But this one caught my attention, because it's not built like most outhouses. Most have planed lumber that is nailed together. Take a look at the size of logs on this outhouse--and how they're heald together. Why, it's a Lincoln log outhouse!

The door is slightly askew, but there's still a hole inside.

It's hard to make out the first word on the sign above the outhouse, but the second two words read "Guest Potty."

It looks like a fairly sturdy building even after decades. Good construction lasts. I have to wonder if anyone knows anything more about this outhouse and who went to so much work to put it together.