This afternoon has been a whirwind of activity.  The hunters auction rolled through today and it was the beginning of the kick off for the week to raise money for conservation and habitat protection.  The ladies are hanging out in the ladies auction being poured champagne and having a great time.  The them for this years event is a disco them for the ladies and they were all dressed to the nines in silk stockings and frumpy hats and all.

The following pictures should give you some idea of the things I am seeing today and what I have been doing.  The pictures from the ladies auction are going to be posted late tonight and we will also have pictures and the story from the conservation partners meeting at 3:30 today.  Tonight will be the opening ceremonies and the BIG & RICH concert. WE are excited and it is going to be a long long night.