Adventure Filled ATV day

It was a lovely morning as I headed out to take H for a walk, Chuck was up with the dogs too. When I got back I made coffee which rousted S. I served the fellows a hot cup with a bowl of cereal and Deb joined in when she was out. 

I tried hard to capture this butterfly but he was busy :)

S borrowed Deb's dog brush and gave H a groom

Once all were up, lunch, snacks and drinks packed up we set off on our days adventure around 11. The dogs stayed behind with us getting the A/C to stay running after a few trips. S had a route planned out which took us on quite an adventure. There were lots of stops for pictures, beverages, the lunch and to decide on paths occasionally.

razor video

the razor gets stuck video

another razor video

when roads are wide enough we travel side by side video

we almost didn't make this crossing but it did boost someone's challenge meter for the next puddle

After crossing the water challenge successfully we came upon another that became a real challenge. S first attempt going thru had him choosing the left side which tipped us right. I tried putting my boot out in the puddle but it was higher then my rubber riding boots and seeing I was more weight on the right I crawled over S while Chad held the left side down as well. S backed up and gave it a run only to become seat high in water after being slowed by a tree stump and submerging the exhaust system, dam!

how they safely backed it out video

check out these puddle driving videos

S whose boots were not tall enough too hooked up a long chain and a tow strap to Chuck’s razor. Chad pulled him backwards out of the deep puddle then the ranger was turned around manually with me turning the wheel and 5 pushing. The route was reversed back to the previous water challenge. The boys unhooked leaving us and taking a quick look at an alternative route out. They were back not long after, Hooked us back up and towed us back to camp. THANK YOU!!

razor pulling the ranger out videos

and our tow ride home video

then to load it on the trailer with the help of a few strong neighbors

We were back at camp by about 5:30. H was super stoked to see us ;) Now the challenge was how to get the ranger on the trailer to get it home. S was also checking the mechanical parts. Showers were taken by the girls as the guys came up with a plan. Deb went down a few sites to find some young fellows ho helped push the ranger up on to the trailer. hey all made it look easy and went smoother then anticipated. S strapped it down and it was ready to go home. We did get in 50 miles before the adventure ending puddle.

For supper Chad cooked up a delicious chicken Philly cheese sandwich which was so delicious. Karen made a salad and tater tots. It was such a great meal especially when one does not have to cook, THANK YOU!!

A fire was started after the fellows showered up, H went back inside away from the mozzies and everyone relaxed and chatted about the adventurous day. Chuck and Deb headed to bed first with Chad and Karen staying up going to see it actually get dark and stars. They did finally get to see stars but it was still not pitch black by midnight t when they went to bed. We tended the fire then went in and watched a bit more of Hustle before going to sleep.

THANKS Deb and Chad for great photos I added to the post!