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This is a picture of the Cast and Blast Reunion (all former Navy buddies) who will return again this October for a repeat 5-day visit. Four days of fishing, shooting, enjoying good food and camaraderie at the High Country Inn.
 

13th Birthday Party spent in the Gone Fishin' Cabin

 13th Birthday Party spent in the Gone Fishin' Cabin
  Here the train is leaving Greer, where I had delivered their morning coffee.

 Here the train is leaving Greer, where I had delivered their morning coffee.
  A treat was getting to ride in the 50's vintage dome "private" dining car from Kamiah to Kooskia. On the left is the owner of the car, on the right is the promoter who helps organize getting the cars added to the train excursions. A treat was getting to ride in the 50's vintage dome "private" dining car from Kamiah to Kooskia. On the left is the owner of the car, on the right is the promoter who helps organize getting the cars added to the train excursions.
  Over 75 passengers boarded the train which made its debut over Labor Day weekend Over 75 passengers boarded the train which made its debut over Labor Day weekend. Country Catering provided gourmet lunches for three days.
  Guest Randy Richert of the National Fish and Wildlife Service, posing with the "kitty" in our Moose Room! (Actually a trophy cougar, who keeps our guests company when they stay in the Moose Room Suite.) Our trophy cougar keeps guests company while staying at the Lodge
  We offer appetizers as part of all our events.  Here we're preparing for the Trust for Public Lands group.
  Our guests like to get into the kitchen and try something new. Here it's rolling out homemade pasta. Our guests like to get into the kitchen and try something new. Here it's
  A beautiful sunset or sunrise is a special treat viewed from the inn. A beautiful sunset or sunrise is a special treat viewed from the inn.
  Princess, our old German Shorthair Retriever, welcomes all our guests to the inn, and expects to be played with!Princess, our old German Shorthair Retriever, welcomed all our guests to the inn. She was put to sleep due to a brain tumor in April. We will miss her dearly. Princess is buried on the hill where she overlooked her domain everyday, and there is even a little cedar cross marking the spot. Watch the Video (The video is a Windows Media File. Broadband or DSL is necessary to view the video. The video will take several minutes to download before viewing. Please be patient.)
  Planning wedding Planning June 24 wedding to be held in Kamiah. With Mom Benny Weddel, bride Darri, wedding planner Kitty Kusicko.
  Ken and Elaine Oostra enjoy a little fishing while on an outing with us on Dworshak Lake. Fishing on Dworshak Lake
  relaxing view Elaine Oostra enjoying a little relaxation overlooking the amazing view!
  Jo with classmates Nancy Browder and Evie Skinner,  from 1953 Ball High School graduating class, Galveston, Texas, who visited the inn in July. Jo with classmates Nancy Browder and Evie Skinner, from 1953 Ball High School graduating class
  More of the boating instructors' class More of the boating instructors' class
  Boating instructor class, continued Boating Instructor class, continued
  A Lewis and Clark group led by Linwood Laughy, just in from the Lolo Trail. A Lewis and Clark group led by Linwood Laughy, just in from the Lolo Trail.
  Our grandbaby Olivia with Grandpa on our pontoon boat Our grandbaby Olivia
 

Our cousins from Texas, during a picnic at Three Devils on the Lolo Pass.Our cousins from Texas, during a picnic at Three Devils on the Lolo Pass. Vicki and Clyde Sutton, patriarch Burris who is 87 years young; me, and Burris, Jr. and wife Josie. We had a great five days together, during which everyone pitched in and helped cook, serve, and clean up for our guests!!
  Paul Pence, Resource Manager of Dworshak Dam and Reservoir, picking up lunches for one of his tours. We provide picnic lunches all summer long! Paul Pence, Resource Manager of Dworshak Dam and Reservoir, picking up
  Cousin Burris gave lots of moral support as we readied for a busy evening Cousin Burris gave lots of moral support as we readied for a busy evening.
  Burris, Jr. was our bartender for dinners served during their visit! He was a fast learner with the wines! Burris, Jr. was our bartender for dinners served during their visit! He was a fast learner with the wines!
  Burris, Sr., and daughter Vicki, have the appetizers ready for our Lewis and Clark tour visitors. Burris, Sr., and daughter Vicki, have the appetizers ready for our Lewis and Clark tour visitors.
  Homer Ferguson with Kristina Carlisle and Elizabeth Moore. Homer Ferguson, operator of the F Lazy S stables, with young riders
  Homer Ferguson, operator of the F Lazy S stables, with young riders Homer Ferguson, operator of the F Lazy S ranch, with young riders
Kristina Carlisle and Elizabeth Moore.
  Nez Perce perform traditional tribal dance for Lewis and Clark visitors Nez Perce perform traditional tribal dance for Lewis and Clark visitorsz
  Nez Perce dancers performing at HCI Nez Perce dancers performing at HCI
  Harley Davidson motorcycle riders (HOGS) spent a fun weekend at the High Country Inn
 		 Harley Davidson motorcycle riders (HOGS) spent a fun weekend at HCI
  Harley riders ready for all kinds of weather, set to leave for Boise. Harley riders ready for all kinds of weather, set to leave for Boise.
  Thayne and Kathy Benze of Storm Lake Iowa, here for the NAIA World Series in Lewiston, Idaho.  Our NAIA visitors had a great four days with us, and promised they'll be back next year!
  Ninety-four-year-old Aretha Chilton with her "tree-person" wood carving, Ninety-four-year-old Aretha Chilton with her "tree-person"  wood carving, just attached to one of our trees with the help of a visitor who had just come to check out our place!
  A dozen Retired Nurses had breakfast with us in May A dozen Retired Nurses had breakfast with us in May
  This is me with our granddaughter, Karin Carlisle
This is me with  our granddaughter, Karin Carlisle, who has a scholarship to St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana, her mother's alma mater.
Grandson Alex Moore, with his mom, Anne.  Alex will attend Ohio State university with a great scholarship, studying zoology
  Our new Cozy Yellow Rose and Lone Star cabins are great couple's getaway or family reunion.
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  A spectacular view during spring rain, seen from High Country Inn's deck A spectacular view during spring rain, seen from High Country Inn's deck.
  Our guest, Chuck Trumble, with turkey bagged on the inn's property. Our German Shorthair, Princess, noses in! Guest Chuck Trumble with turkey bagged on the inn's property
  Beautiful view from front deck greets summer visitors Beautiful view from front deck greets summer visitors
  Young Bed and Breakfast guests can get hummingbirds to alight on their fingers for feeding! Young Bed and Breakfast guests can get hummingbirds to alight on their fingers for feeding!
  Blackberry picking is one activity at the inn during the summer Blackberry picking is one activity at the inn during the summer
  Rafting along the Clearwater River is another fun activity for guests at the inn  Rafting along the Clearwater River is another fun activity for guests at the inn.
  Chinook salmon caught in our river by one of our guests, ready to cook! Chinook salmon caught in our river by one of our guests, ready to cook!
  Our French dinner desserts were really a hit. Here Cathy prepares the desserts for guest! Our French dinner desserts were really a hit. Here Cathy prepares them.
  Eleven ladies from Cottonwood Community Church enjoyed an overnight "retreat" with us at the inn. Eleven ladies from Cottonwood Community Church enjoyed an overnight "retreat" with us at the inn.
  Sharon, one of our retreat guests, really enjoyed our new hot tub! Sharon, one of our retreat guests, really enjoyed our new hot tub!
  Look who snuck onto our bed in the Fish Room, he won't get breakfast, too!
  Fifteen-year-old grandson Nathan Moore holding newest
grandbaby, Olivia Farrell Moore, born 4/4/04!
    Our visitors from Tokyo, Japan, who wanted to stay in a place with "nature!"  The Lewiston Chamber of Commerce sent them our way!
  Our country setting for new cabins
  Our sunken garden this summer!
  Trust for Public Lands members from all around the country visited Orofino and their Nez Perce programs. We fed them dinner,
breakfasts, and lunch!
  Red Eye Gravy, Orofino's popular bluegrass band, played indoors and out during our barbeque on June 5
  Rain doesn't dampen the spirits of our patrons! Over 125 attended our kick-off-the summer barbeque in June.
  B&B guests enjoy our new Hot Springs spa and new deck, which also doubles as a bandstand for our summer concerts! B&B guests enjoy our new Hot Springs spa and new deck, which also doubles as a bandstand for our summer concerts!
  Dr. Dennis and Becky Riendeau perform at our May High Tea Dr. Dennis and Becky Riendeau perform at our May High Tea
  The Big Guys entertain at our Mediterranean Night Casual Friday The Big Guys entertain at our Mediterranean Night Casual Friday
  B&B guest Belynda Jeppson of Meridian, Idaho, brought her sewing with her, and enjoys working with a little glass of wine on the side! B&B guest Belynda Jeppson of Meridian, Idaho, brought her sewing with her, and enjoys working with a little glass of wine on the side!
  Rick Chase enjoys his 50th birthday  Rick Chase enjoys his 50th birthday at a lunch arranged by his wife, Becky, for him and his office staff.
  What a warm and inviting welcome to the Inn! What a warm and inviting welcome to the Inn!
 

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