The Adventures of Zoe and Shooter

The  cast and crew of The Ballad of Zoe and Shooter

It was unseasonably cold for this year's cider pressing but that didn't deter us from wrenching more than 40 gallons of the liquid gold from Methow Valley trees.  We nearly had more dogs than people this time, due to a poor showing of peons to do the heavy work.

Janel and Leah, assistant directors in "Cider Mash 2012"

 

 

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Captain Jan had everything lined up, keeping the food coming on time and delicious. We arrived a day before the rest and spent the day picking three trees bare. Our timing was perfect and G'pa Keith had kept the trees/fruit in great health. 

 

 

Diane tries to feed the apple crusher without getting juiced

 Diane and Rick arrived in time to press a little and socialize a lot on Saturday, our chili feed party day! We capped the last jug, cleaned up and put everything away just in time for dusk and dinner.
Oddly, this year we had the least people (not counting the time Brian and I pressed cider by ourselves) but put out the most cider.
We must be getting better!

yes, cowboys compare hat size when they get together