Deerlake Weekly Letter

Did you know that Flowers are at their largest and finest in August. Now, is a perfect time to take time and smell the flowers so to speak. Think I'll go out and pick some nice ones to enjoy inside the house too.

Enjoy this page of flowers and our grandkids.

Celebrate the beauty of nature around you.
Celebrate the goodness of fellowship with others.
Celebrate the opportunity to grow and learn
and take up the challenge of each new day.
Most of all: Celebrate Your Life.

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What took You so long?
So you smile politely and take your place. Once it's your turn, you
check for feet under the stall doors.

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A clothesline was a news forecast
To neighbors passing by.
There were no secrets you could keep
When clothes were hung to dry.

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I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said "No".
Her spirit is whole, her body was only temporary.

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Enjoy Becca's Peach Angel Cake Recipe.
Too Hot to Bake. This one is great this time of year. Cool and Refreshing.

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How about a Cowboy Skillet Dinner Recipe.
Simple one pan meal.

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Thought for Today - Here is another true story.

At a camping grounds, a black bear was found unconscious lying beneath a tree. It seemed that the bear had fallen out of the tree. With further investigation they found that the bear had found and broken into a cooler and consumed 10 cans of beer.

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Have a cool drink and enjoy your summer, Steven and Becca

This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you again by,

Steven and Becca Rapelje
115 Whitetail Crossing
Kalispell MT 59901

Thank You for Stopping By.

Let's have some fun. This week we have another new video for ya, check out Cross Country horse jumping. We had a great time watching this event. Becca added in a little music too. I think your gonna have a good time with this Gid-E-Up video.

Cross Country Video.
Top horses and riders competed Thursday July 22nd through Sunday July 25th in one of 12 stops on the equestrian World Cup tour.

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The road ahead is
long and winding,
But our dreams are young
and our love is shining.

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Holland Falls Montana Video.
Ronald Butcher playing the harmonica,
while Steven and Becca hike to Holland Falls.

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Glacier National Park Vision of the Past.
Many many years ago, long before this beautiful peaceful place was called Glacier National Park, the Blackfeet Indians lived here and called this home.

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Enjoy Becca's All Day Pasta Salad Recipe.

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It's apple time, and this is one cake that will be a hit at any get together.
Becca's Candy Apple Cake Recipe.

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Thought for Today - No matter what this world hands me
I’m in my Father’s hands
‘Cause Heaven’s in my future
For Him I’ll make my stand

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Enjoy Your Garden, Steven and Becca

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Steven and Becca Rapelje
115 Whitetail Crossing
Kalispell MT 59901

Thank You for Stopping By.

Holland Lake is a very large lake that most Montanans don't even know about. At the end of the lake there is a nice hike to Holland Falls. It has a fantastic over view of lake and mountains, and the waterfall pretty good also. Finding this lake turned out to be one of my best days ever. Hope I can say that for all the next new lakes we find. Enjoy our new video today of Holland Falls, along with a good friend of ours playing the harmonica.

The raspberries are ripe and the rest of the garden is looking pretty fine. Like every year, August means smoke and fires. Just a few burning around here so far. Wonder why our rich country don't invest in a fleet of 747s built just for water tankers. An American built fleet would make for a few good jobs also. Now they have put a ban on the fire retardants that have been used so much. Doesn't take a genius to know that water is the better choice.

New Video, Holland Falls Montana.
Ronald Butcher playing the harmonica,
while Steven and Becca hike to Holland Falls.

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The Garryowen Video,
with Ronald A Butcher on the Harmonica.

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COUNTRY RAMBLIN'S
by Tamara Hillman.
Hottest but greatest month of the whole dern summer!

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Enjoy Becca's Huckleberry Pie Recipe.
Montana residents enjoy picking the huckleberries alongside the bears.
It's a race to see who can get there first.

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Glenda's Apple Cheddar Biscuit Recipe.

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Thought for today - A man trying to understand the nature of God asked him, "God, how long is a million years to you"?
God answered, "A million years is like a minute."

Then the man asked, "God, how much is a million dollars to you"?
And God replied, "A million dollars is like a penny."

Finally, the man asked, "God, could you give me a penny"?
And God said, "In a minute."

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Stay Safe and Happy, Steven and Becca

This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you by,

Steven and Becca Rapelje
115 Whitetail Crossing
Kalispell MT 59901

Thank You for Stopping By.

(Dressage) is occasionally referred to as "Horse Ballet".
We have put together a fun video of Dressage. These beautiful horses look like they are showing off. The riders, while using minimal commands to the horse, get these horses to perform many things, all the while these performances look to be relaxed and appearing effortless.

Dressage Event at Rebecca Farms.
New Video.

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Lucky's Toy Box .
Mary and her husband Jim had a dog, Lucky.
Lucky was a real character.

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The lights dim and everyone patiently awaits
The Master's Touch.

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Enjoy Becca's Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe.
You'll find this one in our keep it simple section.

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Glenda's Peach Cobbler Recipe.

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Thought for Today : Life is more accurately measured by the lives
you touch than by the things you acquire.

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Share Love, Steven and Becca

This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you by,

Steven and Becca Rapelje
115 Whitetail Crossing
Kalispell MT 59901

Thank You for Stopping By.

Hot as can be, ya got to love it. Time to get out and do all those summer things that can only be done when it's hot. We have a favorite swimming hole that I'm sure is patiently waiting for us to arrive. Bet that lake water is cool, but not cold. I can almost see myself out there swimming along. Love to do a slow back stroke, with my ears under water, it puts me into another world. The lake is called the Stillwater, hope to see ya'll there.
What is your favorite summer activity? Mine is a nice picnic and a day at the lake.

The 10 Commandments.
Folks there just aren't used to talking in those terms.

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This tale is told.
Three Arrows was a boy of the Mohawk tribe.
Although he had not yet seen fourteen winters.

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Puppy Size Dog Shelter Story.
This is one of the neatest stories I've ever heard. Our Granddaughters both adopted puppies this summer.
See their pictures on this page.

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Enjoy Becca's Cranberry Fruit Salad Recipe.
We have all heard how healthy cranberries are, here is a recipe to show how tasty they are.

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Glenda's Apple - Orange Walnut Bread Recipe.

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Thought for Today - Living on Earth is expensive, But it does include a free trip around the Sun every year.

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Planning our summer events - Equestrian Jumping - Indian Powwow - And we always tour Glacier National Park.
In full summer swing now. Steven and Becca

This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you by,

Steven and Becca Rapelje
115 Whitetail Crossing
Kalispell MT 59901

Thank You for Stopping By.

Holland Lake Montana. This large lake is one of the hidden treasures of Montana. There are so many nice lakes to visit, it's as if no one knows it is even there. Boy, I would love to have a summer home there. This week Becca has put together a real nice movie about Holland Lake. I'm sure you're going to love the views that surround this majestic lake. Enjoy!

Holland Lake Video.
Where else on earth can you find such beauty and solitude as this 400 acre lake just minutes from main stream Montana.

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Change is Good.
Life can be rough but it can also be wonderful. It really comes down to the way we handle all.

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Keep On Swimming.
The one was wise, and a cheery soul.
The other one took a gloomy view.

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Enjoy Becca's Ice Box Cake Recipe.
I have found many different varieties but this is the one that my family has enjoyed for years.

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Glenda's Raspberry Pear Dumpling Recipe.

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Thought for Today - The chief beauty about time
is that you cannot waste it in advance.
The next year, the next day, the next hour
are lying ready for you,
as perfect, as unspoiled,
as if you had never wasted or misapplied
a single moment in all your life.
You can turn over a new leaf every hour
if you choose.

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Happy Trails to You, Becca and Steven

This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you by,

Steven and Becca Rapelje
115 Whitetail Crossing
Kalispell MT 59901

Thank You for Stopping By.

This week we went to Holland Lake, near Condon Montana. A truly fabulous Lake with tremendous views, and I had never heard of it before. Took a few nice movies of the lake and waterfall. Becca will be putting together a new movie of Holland Lake soon.

So much to see this time of year, hard to decide which way to go.
The flowers are all in bloom and summer events are in full swing. Get out and see all you can, God put it here just for You to enjoy.

WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
ON MY MOTHER'S SIDE I'M FROM BETHLEHEM.
BUT ON MY FATHER'S SIDE IT'S THE NEW JERUSALEM.

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My life has been simple.
No fanfare, no big accomplishments. I'm not famous or rich, or beautiful. I never made a movie or sang on stage. I'm just me.

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Enjoy Becca's Black Forest Ice Cream Cake Recipe.

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Glenda's Apple Baked Bean Casserole Recipe.
If you love apple and pork, you're going to love this recipe.

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Thought for Today - People who matter are aware that everyone else does, too.

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Let's all remember to watch out for the elderly during these hot days to come.
Cool is the Rule, Becca and Steven

This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you by,

Steven and Becca Rapelje
115 Whitetail Crossing
Kalispell MT 59901

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Ahh... a camping we will go. Time to take a break and just go play. Our big trip for this summer is just in time for warm summer temperatures. We will be spending some time at Holland Lake camping. Also doing a little hiking around the area looking for those one of a kind photos. There is a nice waterfall where the water enters the lake. Hope the bears are friendly this year.

Seen my first baby deer from this season today. Awesome to watch them run. Their spots are so bright and cheerful, just makes you want to smile when thinking about them.

We are going all organic in the garden this year. Ordered heirloom seeds and plants, maybe we can even save a few seeds from the plants for next year's garden.

COUNTRY RAMBLIN'S by Tamara Hillman.
Howdy folks,
My paternal granny always said,
“If ya can’t stand the heat, get outta the kitchen!”

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Happy Birthday America.
When a bunch of fellows from Boston held a big party with tea,
That's where your cradle was started and they called it Liberty.

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Jesus and the 4th of July.
We gather ‘round to celebrate
On Independence Day
Pay homage to our country
As the children run and play.

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Enjoy Becca's Marzipan Stars Cookie Recipe.
Heading for that 4th of July picnic. Try making the marzipan stars recipe and decorating them red, white and blue.

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Glenda's Cherry Pie Recipe.

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Thought for Today - Step forward into the light.
Just remember to bring a big hat and sun screen.

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Be extra careful this weekend.
We all want to be out and enjoying the 4th of July festivities, just make it a safe one.
Happy 4th, Becca and Steven

This DeerLake weekly letter is brought to you by,

Steven and Becca Rapelje
115 Whitetail Crossing
Kalispell MT 59901

Support for DeerLake comes from our DeerLake Store,
www.deerlakestore.com

Wondermugs, Neckties, Teddy Bears and Hats.
The DeerLake Store Has them all.

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