Recently I traveled with the Colorado Sisters on the Fly to the Annual Cowboy Gathering in Encampment, Wyo. This was my first trip with the group and I know it won't be my last!
I borrowed a camper from Mike at the ranch and setup in Riverside Campgrounds with 17 other Sisters. 
As ladies arrived throughout the day on Thursday, I watched as nimble ladies of all ages parked their campers, some pulling forward and the more experienced expertly backing in the units perfectly centered on the site.
As ladies arrived throughout the day on Thursday, I watched as nimble ladies of all ages parked their campers, some pulling forward and the more experienced expertly backing in the units perfectly centered on the site.
Trailers arrived with such distinct names as "Little Buttercup", "Kitchy Momma", "Udder", "Mi Casa", from areas in Southern Colorado to Northern Utah. The owners and members of Sisters on the Fly were welcoming, fun, and most entertaining.
The girls first order of businesss was to take over a central camp area and setup an outdoor kitchen area with cooktops, tables, chairs, and a dishwashing area. A fire ring was set to one side for evening visiting.Jan Hanson, an inspiration to pulling a camper, is a 72 year old artist from Larime, Wyo , made her maiden voyage with My Stu Dio and backed in that baby all by herself. She said, "If I'm gonna pull it, then I have to park it!" Wish I could say I had that attitude the first time out. Jan presented me with the Newcomers Award, a pair of Red Shoes held in a cute little case, that I will enjoy awhile and then present to another Newbie in the Sisters group!
That afternoon, I joined with Bev Littlejohn for an afternoon of fly fishing in the North Platte nearby Riverside. We waded up a beautiful section along the creek and cast our flies into the crystal clear water.
Niether of us caught a fish but had a beautiful afternoon.
Niether of us caught a fish but had a beautiful afternoon.The first night we gathered for Martini's prepared by Laine and Mindi for a happy hour before supper. Dinner was cooked by the Friday night team and it was done with a Mexican Flair. I prepared "Norm's Sangria" to share with the group and it was enjoyed for sure. Following dinner , the evening ended with a trailer tour and then campfire fun.
Saturday was an eventful day of fishing. A guided float trip was just the ticket and Andy from Saratoga skillfully took Bev and I down the North Platte, manuvering that boat into known fishing holes. 
Andy is a school teacher from Torrington, Wyo during the school year and a guide in the summer season. She grew up in Saratoga and fishing is an obvious passion for this girl. The float trip was another first for me and I caught 2 Rainbow Trout, one 16" and one 12".
Andy is a school teacher from Torrington, Wyo during the school year and a guide in the summer season. She grew up in Saratoga and fishing is an obvious passion for this girl. The float trip was another first for me and I caught 2 Rainbow Trout, one 16" and one 12".Grilled Salmon was featured for dinners and it was delicious, served with a Ceaser Salad and grilled bread. Of course Martini's were served again, a Mexican Chocolate was the winner, as Mindi certainly earned her Martini badge during this trip!
Following dinner a few of us attended the Cowboy Poetry show in Encampment before returning to the campfire to peacefully end the evening.
Sunday morning everyone joined for one last meal, a breakfast of yogurt, cereal, fruit and muffins. After breakfast, the Sisters returned to their trailers to begin the process of breaking down individual campsites. The sisters hooked up and pulled out to head home. 
The trailers gets parked and wait for the next opportunity to roll down the road in a Cowgirl Caravan to camp, fish and share a few laughs.
The trailers gets parked and wait for the next opportunity to roll down the road in a Cowgirl Caravan to camp, fish and share a few laughs.Maybe you can see why this won't be my last trip!
