Yesterday was a very busy day which included dedicating a Light Utility Helicopter. We prepared Buffalo Stew,Fry Bread, Ojape, cake and drink. The Buffalo Stew had been prepared a few days ahead and we added Vegetables to it to make the stew. It was delicious! I think I learned the correct spelling for the Ojape which I explained a couple of posts ago, which was put on the fry bread. Yummy!
They were expecting around 1000 people, mostly Native Americans but we think the figures were around 600 or so.... they were from all different tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Montana.... along with a large unit of National Guard.
I did not have my camera and so I wasn't able to take any pictures but we were up on an upper parking lot.The helicopter was named Lakota and will be used as a Medical Emergency copter for the area tribes.
The SD National Guard had brought the new helicopter on Saturday and they set up huge tents so they could stay overnight. The activities began around 9 AM with different speakers from the Lakota Motorcycle Riders, the Patriot Riders and others. We served lunch from 12:30 to around 1:45...it was sooo cold and windy not many stayed around for the afternoon.... but I did get to see many Native Americans of all ages from small children to adults dancing in beautiful tribal wear and a large circle of drummers.
After the activities were over the helicopter took off and circled Crazy Horse twice and left.
Today was a "normal" day but we served 125 kids...hamburgers or chicken nuggets, french fries and a cookie...I told Randy... my "teacher control" almost came out today..... lots of kids today and I am told there will be many in May.
So that is about all that has gone on... Bill has been busy driving the bus daily and is working longer hours.....
Stay tuned!
BJ
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