It's been a long time since my past post. Time is flying by.. getting ready for winter. There are more apples on the old trees than usual and the old timers say-- the more apples, the tougher the winter. Well, I am adding more to the wood pile in preparation just in case.

Horses are continuing to be worked-- ridden on the trail, road and in the ring.. a few are driven several times a week. The Doctor of Dreams, a 2 year old stud colt out of my old mare Dream Curl and Lynn Downer's (of Homefire Curlies) stud, Benjamin. He was here on lease and I got a very nice foal crop from him-- all very trainable and great disposition. This big stud colt-- barn name, Sigmund, will be ground driven until he's ready to ride-- then he'll have a few mares of his own.

I am still working on fencing 42 acres of woods across the street. I have about half of it done so far. You become pretty intimate with the land when you are running fence.. first deciding where the line will go, then running the fence, back a few times with insulators, then clearing all the brush, trees, etc.. walking it more than several times before you are done. There are a few springs for water and even though we have had incredibly dry weather-- the water is running cold and clear.

In one area where I am fencing, there is a bold grouse who follows me back and forth-- friendly and curious- as male grouse can be. I have named him Jose and it just makes my day when he comes out for a "chat" !

Walking through the woods, I see many LARGE moose prints. We have seen several-- and a few times come out to find moose have taken fence down. We've met a few on the trail-- with no reaction. There seems to be more wildlife than normal this year. Plentiful deer- who enjoy my new seedings tremendously.. turkey flocks that number into the 60's at times. The weather has been crazy all summer-- one day cold, next-- blistering hot, then humid beyond bearable. It's been very dry-- although we had a big rain last night. Another of the old timer's sayings.. it can't snow until the ponds are full. At this rate, it's going to be quite a awhile-- I can wait. I am hoping for a long enjoyable Indian summer.

Enjoy your day ~