A few weeks ago while doing some work at the gun club, I took a run in the pole line and was surprised to see such an abundance of blueberries this year! Dad and Iris wanted to get together and pick some so we came up with a plan to park at the club and enjoy a day on the berry hills.

Dad had his Can Am ATV in for service that day, but his neighbour Kevin graciously loaned him his new Honda Pioneer 700 side by side for today's outing. Meanwhile Sandra and I rocked Project 6x6 which saw Sandra at the controls for the very first time out in the woods!

The weather was absolutely beautiful, sunny quite warm and just enough breeze to keep the flies at bay. This year blueberries were bigger and much more plentiful than last year.

Of course you can't have a day in the country without a proper boil-up!

I brought along my Coleman Hyperflame stove and necessary cooking gear while Dad brought bologna, beans and some of his recently made moose sausages.

It was a fine backwoods feast enjoyed by all.

Sandra surprisingly really enjoyed running Project 6x6 all day, she is a fast learner and did a great job traversing trail obstacles. My 30 year old beast is quite a bit different to drive compared to an ATV or side by side.

The weather got even hotter in the afternoon and Dad had an appointment in town that evening so we called it a day around 3pm. It was a very successful and enjoyable day with quite a few gallons of blueberries picked and ready for baking!

Cheers, MIKE

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