Heard "The Bay City Rollers" in the car on the way back from Target tonight.....forgive me.
Morning
Hour long hike in Banshee Reeks. What an awesome place! I think I like it more than Great Falls--less crowded--as in almost no one else was there. We totally busted into the Visitor's Center through a side door. We thought it was open, but it wasn't. A kind volunteer working upstairs came down and helped us with a trail map. This slice of wilderness in the middle of random housing developments is just the coolest thing. Nicely mowed trails and great trail markings. We'll be back and we're going to see if there are any volunteer opportunities. The boys spent some time chucking big rocks into Goose Creek and we got to see the beaver's pond before it disappears. The beavers are, apparently, relocating.
Hour long hike in Banshee Reeks. What an awesome place! I think I like it more than Great Falls--less crowded--as in almost no one else was there. We totally busted into the Visitor's Center through a side door. We thought it was open, but it wasn't. A kind volunteer working upstairs came down and helped us with a trail map. This slice of wilderness in the middle of random housing developments is just the coolest thing. Nicely mowed trails and great trail markings. We'll be back and we're going to see if there are any volunteer opportunities. The boys spent some time chucking big rocks into Goose Creek and we got to see the beaver's pond before it disappears. The beavers are, apparently, relocating.
Afternoon
Wii has taken over. We did a fair amount of Wii Play and Wii Goosebumps-Welcome to Horrorland which is actually a very cool amalgamation of arcade and carnival games. Connor and I nearly wet our pants watching Bob shake the nunchuck remote to get bats out of his hair in the "Batting Cages". Hysterical. Wii Bowling is still my fave.
Evening
I don't know where this came from. It was in the back fridge. And after an hour of Wii it seemed advisable. Very interesting! Here's the review from "The Wine Lover's Page":
Shingleback McLaren Vale "Black Bubbles" Sparkling Shiraz ($21.99)Inky dark purple, pours up with a frothy pink mousse; bubbles are lasting, with the persistent, pinpoint quality I would expect of a fine, classically made sparkling wine. Good black-fruit aromas blend plums and berries. Mouth-filling and fresh, bubbles add a creamy texture on the palate. Fresh and appropriately tart; although its residual sugar maps to moderate sweetness, carbonation and acid balance present a "dry" flavor impression. As quality sparkling Shiraz should, it shows the flavor profile of a fine McLaren Vale red with bubbles added; and that's fun. US Importer: Precept Brands, Seattle. (May 30, 2007)
FOOD MATCH: Usually drunk as a refreshing aperitif or for casual party sipping, this fine Shiraz will pair with red meat, is recommended with chocolate desserts, and shows surprisingly well with spicy Asian fare. It was remarkably good with the offbeat, aromatic West Chinese cumin lamb featured in yesterday's Wine Advisor FoodLetter.
The bubbles stand up like on a cappuccino. It would be GREAT with Kung Pao!
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