As I sit and write, I can hear the squirrels chasing through the trees and up over the roof. The birds are also persistently reminding me that I need to fill their feeder with sunflower seeds. When I went to get some things from my car, two deer trailed along behind me hoping for a hand out of some sort. The hummingbird numbers have dwindled to just a few - must be the hardy ones that don't get too cold with the upper 40s to lower 50s we have had as lows for the last couple of days.
This day is absolutely gorgeous! Temperatures are moderate and the lake is like glass. It would be a perfect day for a ride in the pontoon boat...except for one problem...
Don't think the boats are going anywhere for a while! Even with a very nice shower last Sunday, the results of the drought are certainly evident. They are predicting that this drought may last 5 years. I don't want to imagine what a multi-year drought might look like!
Even if it were possible to get the boat in the water, there is another problem...
The stumps that have been exposed across the entire lake must number in the thousands. I don't think there are many who are brave (or foolhardy) enough to try to navigate this dangerous maze!
We will continue to enjoy the beautiful weather, even though our vantage point won't be from the lake.
The porch works quite well!
