Welcome to my woodshed. Step inside. Dreams of Horses mentioned my woodshed in his comment on my last post and asked if there were any thoughts of getting it in “working order” this spring. So I headed back there to check it out and see just what it might take to get it in working [...]

Sometimes waiting seems like the hardest part. But of course once the spanking starts, I often change my mind!!

I received a present in the mail the other day. No, not candy this time (darn!) but a very nice pair of pruning shears along with a little note. I promised to use them well and have photos to prove it. I headed out with the shears, my camera, and a tripod, waved to my [...]

I’ve been taking advantage of the beautiful spring weather we continue to have by heading back to the reservoir whenever I can. As I was hiking on Tuesday, I heard a very loud noise that sounded like a car engine struggling to turn over, but how could that be in the middle of the woods? [...]

Yesterday was beautiful – sunny and in the 60s. Perfect for a nice hike at the reservoir. While most people like to take the perimeter trail, I much prefer going off trail where it’s quieter and more scenic. Of course there’s a greater chance of getting lost that way … and as navigationally challenged as [...]