Everyone needs a little RENDEZVOUS..(or not)

For 2 weeks every May (this is the 2nd. one at our place) The Manzanita mountain men (or something like that) put on a RENDEZVOUS...our landlord saved their bacon last year when they lost their place..he offered up ours :-)

The definition of a Rendezvous...It's a Living History  re-enactment of the fur trapping and trader era...

For two weeks they live like this.. and they refer to us as "FLAT-LANDERS"..hmmm (they are all from the city) we live in the mountains..but whatever..

They dress like this...

They have muzzle loader shooting competition, they have hatchet and knife throwing competitions. They are period correct in most cases and open to the public. We entered a "washer throwing" competition we held our own, but didn't advance to the next phase!

The dogs don't love the gunfire..in fact Bo the guardian is really bothered by it. He has come up with a plan...a "Temple Grandin" type plan to ease his anxiety..

Bo's way of "dealing" with gun fire

Although this is a very BIG inconvenience...the people are nice. In our view odd (But so are we) they are very passionate about their show..campfires burn round the clock, a lot of chatter amongst their small town of tents and teepee's.

No dog training can be done while this is going on..(they are in my field) so a break for the Canines and the Ewe's is never welcomed but sometimes warranted.

So if you are out and about in the area...you may want to stop in and take a look around..perhaps shoot a muzzle loader, throw a knife or a hatchet. You can also grab a bite to eat at POPO ANNIE'S canvas cafe!

Now you'll know when you hear me refer to rendezvous......it's interesting to say the least!