SEASON'S END-30 December 2005

It is now the end of December, 2005. We closed II down and secured it for the winter in mid November, then went to III for the final time there. Of course we couldn't just sit and relax and think about what all we had accomplished. Instead we went to work on the pond dam, clearing the trees we had already cut, and cut the larger trees on the dam down and into firewood.
We then burned the scrub left over from the trees.
Then we started to put things away not knowing if and when we would return. Herself secured the shack while I tended the mowers, 4-wheeler, and put tools away. It is a difficult time not knowing when we will get back, but it gives us something to look forward to.
I know that when Spring comes, we will need to finish the trails before everything turns green to avoid the ticks and also so we can see more than 15 feet in front of us. I also hope to build a couple of bridges across some ravines, mainly just to see if I can do it.
When the trails are done, our next project will be to complete the screen room, which shouldn't take to long, as we just have to install one more section of screen and a couple of doors.
After that, the projects will fall into place as we determine what we want to do next. Probably clear some more land and work on our drive way, and cut more trees, and mow, and work on the shack, and and and and and and more ands.
We hope to make it to either II and/or III this new years weekend. Maybe for only a day but who cares. Much better than watching football all weekend. So, if we make it to the cabins, perhaps there will be another tale to tell.
Until then
Boi

1 Year Anniversary

With Christmas behind us (and a fine one it was too with the children and bairns all gathered together under one roof) our thoughts turn to III. Our first real visit to the area was on New Years Day one year ago and my intention, and perhaps Himself's also, is to revisit III this coming New Years Day. Now our hopes will all hinge on the weather as everyone in Southern Iowa and Northern Missouri knows, if you don't like the weather today, just wait until tomorrow. It is sure to change.

It would be fun to visit III knee deep in snow. I've always wanted to learn to cross country ski, to ice skate and to try snow shoes but as of this moment I don't imagine there is any snow to be found in all of the 37 acres. If the weather is better than drizzly, if it is even half way decent, we will probably take a run to III. Anniversaries should be celebrated.