Today's Reflection ♥ February 22, 2014

Cheri-Ann and I began our date by going to lunch at the 178 Club. It was okay, but I have certainly had better.  On top of that, their prices were rather high, for the small amount of food.

After lunch we went to the Gaston's Center in Bull Shoals, where we heard Tim Ernst talk about hiking in Arkansas. Cheri-Ann got him to sign her book and told him how she had done 11 of the trails. After Tim spoke, Cheri-Ann spoke with his wife Pam, asking how they avoid the ticks and chiggers in summer.

"Grin and bare it.", was all she could say.

No magic, just pick off the ticks and hope you don't cross paths with chiggers. Bummer.

We then went down to Gaston's resort, took some pictures of the birds and walked one of the trails. One of the trails was named Lost Jeep, it was on this trail we came across a ... you guessed it, a lost Jeep. Cheri-Ann captured a really cool picture of her and I with the Jeep. Check it out here. Such fun.

Back on the trail and headed toward the bird cages, we spotted a deer crossing the trail about 300' in front of us. I told Cheri-Ann to, "Wait for it, wait." and almost on cue, another deer grazed across the trail. Then Cheri-Ann spotted a couple more still somewhat hidden in the trees. We got some pictures and then something startled them and they were off. It may have been me, as just about that timing, I had an itch on the back of my leg. While scratching it, I must have made a bit too much noise.

Cheri-Ann in her element.

As we were getting ready to leave the area, an Australian Shepherd came our way. She had a collar and tags and she had been chipped according to Cheri-Ann. Just as Cheri-Ann was calling the number on the collar, Jim Gaston drove up in his bright red Jeep and told us about the dog. At that same point the call had gone through and Cheri-Ann told the receptionist at Gaston's resort never mind. After chatting a bit more, Mr. Gaston drove on up, got out and began taking photos of the birds. Cheri-Ann went back down opposite of him and while heading back toward me, got a picture of Mr. Gaston, while he was taking pictures of the birds.

An extra picture for today.

One of two White Peacocks

at Gaston's Resort. 

A fun time with Cheri-Ann. I love my time with both my daughters. :-)

Atrix 2 - picture of Cheri-Ann and the dog.
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS - White Peacock