6TH ANNUAL HORSE SHOE TOURNAMENT

February 9th, 2008.... The 6th Annual Horse Shoe Tournament.... Held in the backyard of our dear friends,Vaughn and Debbie .... Vaughn (of course) the originator of the game and the Master of Ceromonies.....

Let the games begin....

Number one (on my list anyway)... Making sure there's plenty of nurishment for all our players... (There's also hot chili and beef stew keeping warm in crock pots in the kitchen)...

Good temperature for the day's events... and even a clock to time the players (yes, they have only so long to play each match)....

The Score Board.....

And... Oh yeah... Let's not forget the Number One Rule..... (Thankfully the photographer isn't included, as long as I didn't forget my place while out on the field... players first)

Vaughn going over the game plan and rules with the players before the start of the Tournament...

The back porch is as far as the wives were allowed to go ....(which in reality they didn't really care.... they much prefered the warmth and comfort of the inside)...

Girl time....

Connie and her sister, Joyce...

The photographer taking a short break and getting my picture taken at the same time....

"Uncle" Paul still recovering from Pneumonia.... but not a good enough reason to miss the tournament, right.....

Patiently waiting their turn....

Walter up to play.....

Note the serious faces on the players..... Nobody takes this game lightly.....

Including Bruce, who was up at 3:00 a.m. in order to finish his route and be to the tournament on time, and also fighting a cold...

Dan's first time playing.....

Vaughn and Don going over the score board....

How much fun does this look.....

The new guy gets his turn....

A few of the guys relaxing between matches....

Pastor Mike's turn.....

Every body gets a turn....

Good way to keep the beverages cool....

Hotdogs anyone?....

Walter found it easier to play his game without gloves....

Sharing comments on the game...

Bruce and his partner, Scott...

And here they all are folks..... The players of this years 6th Annual Horse Shoe Tournament....

And this year's winners are..... Vaughn & Walter.....

Another good tournament shared with good friends..... Congratulations, Vaughn & Walter on your win....