Tuesday September 30th

Mama and baby deer at the yard feeder from about 3 weeks ago. Since then they've split up and the baby has lost all it's spots. They still come around, just not together.

We've been having gorgeous fall weather - highs in the low 80s and lows in the 50s. Today the high was 76 and for the rest of the week lows in the 40s! Winter is on the way already.

I've been trying to get ready for deer season - I don't want to eat store bought meat again this year. I'm spoiled on good meat, home grown beef and pork from the farm and now wild turkey and deer, the grocery store version of meat really turns my stomach. Ick.

Tuesday September 23rd

Can you find the deerstand?

Sunday I helped my neighbor make a shortcut across the creek and through the woods to his deerstand. It seemed far getting there (we found a few dead ends) but was just a short hike coming back on the nice new trail. Even Tux was worn out. He usually leaps onto the 4wheeler from 5 feet away but when it was time to go home he barely crawled onto it. Ha.

I've been getting the garden ready to plant the rye grass seed - don't want the deer going hungry over the winter. Today I worked in the shop all day. Nothing interesting.

Saturday September 20th

Well, the storm came last saturday night. Electric was out for about 12 hours (till sunday afternoon). The yard was completely covered in branches and tree debris and a huge tree fell in front of the house. Thank God it didn't fall on the house or shop - which it would have if it had fallen in either of those directions. It side-swiped the pump house and wiped out the roof of the wood shed but other than that, no damage. My neighbor came over sunday and helped me cut up the tree. We made firewood and hauled off the big pieces with the front end loader on his tractor.

I think I've had enough excitement for this year! Sheesh!

Saturday September 13th

Looks like a fairy pool

Nothing interesting to report except I had a nice hike with my neighbor sunday. We went to the NE corner of the property on the creek. Most of my pics didn't turn out because the lens kept fogging up. Then me and Tux spent the next 3 days itching and scratching chigger bites. I know better than to sit on the ground in the woods but did it anyway when we took a break.

The weather's been overcast and gloomy, haven't seen the sun in I don't know how long except a little peek yesterday.

Hurricane Ike is headed here and it looks like it'll be a scary night with tornado possibilities. Hopefully by this time tomorrow it'll be gone.

Friday September 5th

The storms are gone, whew. No damage here but Little Rock got pounded pretty bad. Everything's flooded and news reported 100,000 without power in the state.

In other news, I sold the Boat and Jeep and bought a few pieces of furniture for my new spot. A bench, table, 2 chairs and 2 counter stools. Found the bench and table at an internet site - CSN Stores - Excellent prices, Huge selection, and Free Shipping. The table is WAY cool because it's small but flips open to a full size dining table.

Tuesday September 2nd

The good news is the storm wasn't as bad as predicted. The bad news is it's headed here. Weather forecast shows storms all week long and possibly 5 - 10 inches of rain. The outer bands are just starting to reach here now. Wind has picked up and it's starting to rain so I thought I'd check in while I can, satelite doesn't work in bad weather. Also, local news said all of our electric workers went to help out in Louisiana so if the power goes out it might be slow to be restored.