October 7, 2009

Bear 100 and other such happenings

Hello readers! I am ashamed at myself - I really have been a slacker lately. It is true, and sad. So - maybe you're wondering what's happening with the Chambers? Not a whole lot. It is football season, and I am LOVING it!!! The Aggies have represented themselves pretty well so far. A week and a half ago Joe & I went up Logan Canyon to Franklin Basin and worked at an aid station with the former 16th ward Bishopric at the Bear 100. The Bear 100 is a 100 mile mountain race (running nonstop ...) with people coming from all over the country. The person who won the race this year finished in just over 18 hours. The average age of the runners - 44, oldest - 67, and youngest - 24. It was a fun night.
The drive through the canyon was gorgeous - with the trees starting to change colors.
Me - chopping onions. The Tidwells made the most fantastic Dutch Oven Stew I have ever tasted. Yum!!
Posted on the tent we had ready for runners who wanted to rest - signs courtesy of Bishop Knowles.

Joe & I were also able to go to the USA vs. El Salvador soccer game, qualifying game for the World Cup. I played soccer growing up, and loved going to the game! The fans (both El Salvador & USA) were extremely loud and it was a ton of fun!
Joe & I, and you gotta love the guy drinking beer behind us. Out of the six people who went - three of us were wearing blue, El Salvador's colors. Next time we go to a game, I'll research the other teams colors! Well that's all for now folks - but I promise more to come. Soon.