The Lakota had a great time again at Camp Marston. We started the weekend with a tribe pizza-fest at Wynola Pizza…good time and good food. Thanks to Martin St.Amour for the early arrival to commandeer tables and order up the feast. It’s not a campout without Sweet Friday…the Lakota hosted the Nation with ice cream and toppings…popular with the girls even with 35 degree temperatures outside. The Friday evening Night Hike was well attended by the Lakota … and bonus rock candy for the girls. After trekking back to Raintree Ranch, the girls put on a spirited charades session for the Dad’s to wind down the night.
The sun shined on Saturday morning allowing for many activities…canoeing, archery, BB guns/marksmanship and ofcourse the 42′ climbing tower. Several girls made it to the top at a record pace…nicely done Lakota girls! The competition stepped up at Holmes Lodge with a heated battle of bean bag toss and foosball … clearly Grau has spent too much time in watering holes. Before heading back to Raintree Ranch we had our father/daughter(s) photos taken, as well as the tribe photo. Rumor has it the Lakota won “best looking tribe” award again this year. After a relaxing afternoon of Euchre and refreshments, the Lakota headed back for bead trading and another fine meal hosted by the Marston staff. The campfire event followed with Chief Scott and Med Man Dan introducing a new “auction” fundraiser…auctioning off Hanna Montana signed guitar and other items for a whopping $5000+ in proceeds for the YMCA. Afterward the Dorado lured the troops back to the mess hall for some fresh Julian Pie and ice cream…followed by late night tacos hosted by the Painted Ponies. No one went hungry on this trip. Sunday morning greeted us with a steady rain. After breakfast and Zocolo, we checked out of Marston…another great Lakota weekend. See you next month. Hoya Hoya