4th Annual Horseshoe Tournament - 2/11/06

Here they are folks... The 2006 4th Annual Horseshoe Tournament competitors.... Temperatures are cool and there's plenty of snow.... just the right environment for the mid-winter sport.....LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!! John and Pastor Mike taking a turn.....

Uncle Paul checking to see if the horseshoe is touching the pole....
While the men folk are outside braving the cold temperatures... The women enjoy the comfort and warmth of being inside.... Here's Connie and her sister, Joyce...
Donna is working on a hand crafted shawl for the daughter of one of our church members... and Debbie is giving her a hand....
Congregating in the kitchen and sharing some fun stories....
Vaughn wearing his "Winner's" sweatshirt from last year's match....
These are the Brownies I baked ...... one half of the plate has nut filled ones and the other side just plain with chocolate chip morsels..... mmmmm mmm good!!
Vaughn put in a special request that I bring some my egg & olive sandwiches.... So I made sure to make enough to not only go around for everyone.... but hoping, too, there'd be a few left over for Vaughn for later...
Caught Ben & Melissa snuggling.... Looks like love is in the air....
Here's a few more of the great dishes of food brought in.....
Bruce was already there when I arrived... He and John were in the gazebo checking on the hotdogs.... Bruce provided the hotdog buns....(of course)
I think Walter was contemplating his game in this shot....Or maybe asking for some spiritual guidance??
While the men are outside freezing.... the ladies still enjoying the warm inside.... Bruce and Walter discussing the match while trying to warm up before they have to go back outside....
Debbie and Uncle Paul posing for me.... Uncle Paul stayed outside the whole match....It was so cold out there... don't know how he did it...
Don getting warm and grabbing a bite to eat before his next match...
Bruce warming himself on the crock pot....
Uncle Paul getting ready to play....
The cold didn't seem to be bothering these fellows while watching the game and sharing a few laughs....
Vaughn having a bite to eat while waiting for his next game....
Here's Walter trying for another ringer....(He and Vaughn were last year's winners and partners again this year) Cold drink anyone??
Pastor Mike trying to stay warm while waiting his turn....
Vaughn and Kevin's turn to play....
Uncle Paul and Pastor Mike taking a break....
And here's my man Bruce.... Although he didn't make a ringer during this play... I was told he did make one later on.... You go Bruce!!!!
Debbie took this picture of me and Bruce... Cute couple don't you think??!!!
Bruce and John discussing cars.... We'd better keep our eyes on these two fellows, Linda...(John's wife)
The game is over..... Everyone's still smiling and all is well with their world... another tournament behind them and now they can finally go inside and warm up....
Jim and Kevin are the big winners this year.... Holding the prize Patty bought them... GOOD GAME BOYS!!