This message is from: "ruth bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Did someone out there speak of lonely and wanting Fjord mail?
Thought I might share a bit about our open house here on New Year's Day. The setting was classic, a foot and a half of frosty snow and forested mountainous landscape slathered with snowy accents! (The stuff that Christmas Cards are made of. =)) We had Fjord team driven sleigh rides around an already prepared course throughout the day. A warm-up room near the track offered treats, desserts, and simmering hot chili-- flippantly called, "Mad Cow Chili," by some. =))) Gene had just completed building the new three-seated sleigh, painted stagecoach red of course, and I'd be glad to send a photo of it to anyone who sends me their email address, mine is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Howard Berge of Colburne, ID, took turns driving, and Chip Lamb of Quad-L's was here also. Suffice it to say it was a howling success! Of course the real celebrities of the day were the odd couple, Fjords Odie and Hohmer, who faithfully chugged around the loop to the tinkling of bells. When resting between runs they nobly soaked up love and adoration afforded by the waiting lineup. We had rave reviews, one lady repeatedly thanked me, saying that she had never before ridden on a horse driven sleigh and it was the most wonderful experience that she had had in a long time! She went on to say that she was thrilled to expose her granddaughter to an historical experience which offered so much fun. Our son had additionally prepared a kiddy sled run which entertained the youngsters. We roughly counted over 60 people. The Libby Show photographers were here, the Baker gals, so maybe photos of the event will end up in another national magazine (which has happened twice before). If you've never done this, you should seriously consider giving it a try. Maybe, like us, you're not able to travel a great deal for Fjord promotional efforts, but this could be a delightful way to bring the market to you! I see where other non-Fjord folks are doing this for profit in this region, which would just about make the experience too good to be true. =))) We were so fortunate to have had a good day for our "wing-ding," it was some chilly, but we had a big bonfire outside-- for at least psychological warmth. This morning it is MINUS 20 degrees Fahrenheit here in northwest Montana !! (gasp) which for our other-country friends would be -30 C I believe. Can you top that temp, Jean of Fairbanks ? Does this letter sound like bragging? Well... the whole "dad-gummed" day was so "dad-burned" perfect (been watching Bonanza reruns =)) I just can't help myself ! Ruthie, nw mt Bushwhacker Fjords Gene and Ruthie Bushnell http://www.libby.org/~bushnell Troy, Montana
