Spring 2009

We've had a dry Spring so far, or at least it seems that way. This time of year there are usually little brooks everywhere running down to the lake. Most have dried up. We had a low of 30 deg last night and had to cover the garden with hay, just planted the cold crops last week. Should have one more frost in June during the full moon.

Fishing been pretty good. Good activity on the lake and the brooks and streams have been good also. No real big fish, just good fun! Black flies are starting, (Mother's day to Father's day) but the cold nights and cool days have kept them down. The lake level is a little below normal for this time of year. It's about 2-3' below FULL. Not as much lake activity this year, just a handful of boats trolling for salmon.

Had the first couple of visitors to village this past weekend since early April. And there are two new summer residents that arrived kicking and screaming and making a big fuss over nothing. I understand that they'll be staying here right into late November. They settled into their new place last week. Rested from their long journey from Ohio, they are now out and about, laying around all day, getting some sun, eating drinking and having a great time. They're suffering from their first sunburns right now. Bacon & Ham are about 2 months old and 40-50 pounds each, and should be around 200 pounds by late November, when summer vacation is over.