Dusty Bernard has been coming to the Bitterroot for years. Some of the regulars are Don Young, Jim Shultz, Jim Ogle, Peter Zouvas, Gary Spradling, Dusty and his son Tim.
I am posting a slideshow of select photos through the years. We wish you all a Happy New Year. It would be great to see you in 2009.
To view in full screen, click on “View Album” then select “Slide Show.” You might need to slow it down a bit (+).
Thanks Joe and Betty for all the good times we have shared. We look forward to many more.
In the slideshow, you will see some of their passions…take a look. They know how to have fun all year-round! The fishing photos are ours, the rest are courtesy of Joe.
For full screen slideshow, click View Album, then choose “Slideshow.”
Friday I went to my friends retirement hoorah held at the the Blacksmith Brewing Company. What a great surprise! It is in an old-time Stevensville Blacksmith Shop with it’s history and charm in tact – and the beer is fantastic! In honor of my friend’s retirement from a fire postion with the Forest Service, I had a Pulaski Porter for $3 a pint. The flavor was deep and rich; a smooth, dark taste. It seemed almost silky as I sipped it, yum. Currently they have five choices –Brickhouse Blonde, Twisted Paddle Pale Ale, Burnt Fork Amber, Cutthroat IPA, and of course the Pulaski Porter. No seasonals are planned at this point.
Click here
for an article from NewWest.com about the brewery. It talks about the founders, brewmaster, the building and history, and more…good article!Blacksmith Brewing
Open Sun. – Fri. 3-8pm and Sat 12-8pm
114 Main St. Stevensville, MT * 406 777-0680
I am waiting for Tim Akimoff of the Missoulian and Grizzly Growler to do a story on this brewery. Tim….where are you? I assure you, this brewery is much more than a “rumor.” It is here to stay!
I am sharing photos of the Bitterroot valley, river and mountains in December. View the slide show or click on it to view the web album.
We had rain, then snow, then FREEZING COLD, then rain, more snow…a very unusual early winter. There is a lot of moisture, much beauty, and I need to mention the avalanche danger again. We will all be eager to get out to ski the backcountry. Please check the avalanche site for western Montana before you go. Be safe.
