SOME WORK SOME PLAY

A nice cool morning so we started on the wood - we got 2 cords done in 4 hours before we stopped - we really have all summer and all fall to get it done because we don't need any of this wood for this winter so we have the luxury of time to finish.
After I got home and cleaned up, I headed over to Joanne and Mitch's on my four wheeler along the old Axe Lake road - it is actually Stacey's four wheeler which she is letting me use until mine is fixed - thank you Stacey.  I helped Joanne plant some seeds along side of her garage - she scattered the dirt.
After I got home I checked out the greenhouse and found some little tomatoes growing from the plants I bought as opposed to seeds this year.  AND my testicle plants are out - they are actually Pink Lady Slippers - Cypripedium Acaule, a member of the orchid family.
And tonite after dinner we are all headed to the Trading Post for ice cream!!!!!

CLEANING UP AROUND THE HOUSE

I got my grass cut today after going fishing yesterday instead of cutting it.  I was hoping Rejean would have cut it for me when Rick and I were fishing but he saved it for me.  I am glad he did.  Once you get going it is done pretty fast.  I got my tunes going and some cold water as a reward at the end.  And the bugs weren't that bad at all...

FISHING WITH RICKY

Rick and I went fishing yesterday to a stream we have fished before.  Even tho the water levels were good and there were a few good holes, we just didn't get any good fish.  We both got 2 small brookies and had a great time.  It took me longer to maneuver along the shore and thru the water but I did fine and look forward to more successful fishing adventures.  I got to see all the wildflowers growing in the bush like the wild violets that are quite common around here.  Tons of the wild strawberries are flowering right now as well.

NICE FISH REJEAN

Rick and Rejean were out again today fishing and look what they caught - Rejean got it this time  - 23 inches long and about 4 - 4 1/2 pounds he said.  We even got cheeks out of this one - as good as scallops.  The fillets were beautiful.

HOW TO TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR FISH

We got an early start to today's fishing - it was foggy but cleared up to a bright sunny morning.  I got a bass down by the point and then decided to head out on my own to another spot.  And I got another nice bass.  I got him in the current so he was fun to reel in.  When the guys joined me I got Rejean to get a picture of me and my fish.  There is a trick to getting a great shot of your fish.  The first one is me holding it in front of me and Rejean getting the shot.  But the next picture I have moved the fish closer to the camera - a trick I learned from watch Bob Izumi on tv.
Same fish but look how much bigger he looks.  Feel free to use my tricks.  Your secret is safe with me!!!

SAVE THE TURTLES

It is that time of year when the turtles are coming out of the ponds and lakes and rivers to lay their eggs in the gravel or maybe just to cross the road to get to the other side but whatever the reasons, you have to watch out for them.  Yesterday I saw one that hadn't quite made it - I saw him and had to turn around just to make sure.  Poor thing.  I don't know why people can't just swerve a bit to miss them.  It is not as tho they dart out - they are slow moving creatures.
Today I spotted one on my way into town for the Ladies Luncheon.  I saw her and had to turn around and come back, pull to the side of the road and get out.  It was a painted turtle and not a snapper.  I could pick her up and move her safely to the other side of the road and I let her go on the gravel just in case she was going to lay her eggs.  She had everything pulled in except her little head which was just out far enough that she could see me.  On my way back I didn't see her so I can assume she is on her way to wherever she was going.
It only take a moment to help them across the road when you can do it safely.  Even a snapper can be persuaded to move with a stick!!

BUSTER

I have to take a moment to let you know of Buster's death.  Buster is a dog that lived in Chelsea New York who had his very own blog.  I followed Buster for years and always found such joy and happiness in his adventures at the dog park with all his friends.  Such adventures he had!!

He is now playing in the Meadow with his friends, not in pain anymore.

Rest in Peace Buster.