Getting to Know You

This is my first time in the north. Many stories I have heard from our friends the Tymstras who lived there, as well as our friends from Yellowknife who come to show in Alberta. They have a wonderful organization there with a lovely barn and arena to ride in. Yes they have horses in Yellowknife. Good ones along with very good riders. I appreciate the opportunity to go and work with the riders; coaches and horses.

Before I started working, I was taken on a brief tour of some of the sites.

This is the view from Adrienne and Alan's house overlooking Great Slave Lake on Yellowknife Bay. The houses you see are houseboats. In the winter the residents of the houseboats can drive on the frozen lake to get to their homes. In the summer they boat. In spring break-up I understand it is quite dangerous.

Wild Cat Cafe

The Bush Pilots Monument

My trip to Yellowknife, N.W.T.

I began my journey with a frightening discovery.

This is the plane I have to travel on. To Edmonton. I know it is only a 45 minute trip. But you must understand. I dislike flying ever since the first plane I was on caught on fire.

Yes there is reason for my fear.

Anyone who knows me - knows it was a fun time.

Yes there were 2 seats on each side of the plane. The first time I went to New Zealand, I had to fly on an even smaller plane (one seat on each side) from the North island to the South island- over the ocean. The pictures they took of me when I arrived had the I am not impressed and may be violently ill at any moment.

Back to this trip: Then the flight in Edmonton was delayed for two hours. The pilot had a wonderful excuse. He said "Well you know this plane has been flying around all day - and sometimes they get behind schedule.

For all you young single ladies my advice is: Fly to Yellowknife. Men, Men, Men, Men, Manly Men Men Men Wooooo (You know what I am talking about it you watch "Two and a Half Men"

Finally "Smiling" 'cause I arrived. 11:30 at night. Thank you to Anne for staying awake to pick me up and to my hosts Andrienne, Alan, and for not being too cranky for having me arrive so late.