sometimes, rarely, a comment left here at soupablog warrants reprinting here in the main column, just so you readers don't miss it. I'm sure my friend wouldn't mind.
I love joseph's words:
Just dropped by to say hi. Maple Sugaring is in full production. We have made over 600 gallons of maple syrup, thus far, from approximately 24,000 gallons of maple sap (Two-thirds of which was gathered by hand with buckets, the rest comes from a new vacuum line system). Lambing season is over with 12 new lambs in the flock. The greenhouse is getting crowded. The snow and ice are trying to melt (a balmy 50 degrees today). Two calves were born yesterday and seem to be doing well. The chickens are laying more eggs with the increase in temperature. The sun is shining, most of the time. Cross-Country skiing opportunities are getting fewer as snowfall levels decrease and mud begins to dominate the terrain. Chickadees are Chickadeedeedeeing. Insects are making cameos. We saw a few white tail deer, a porcupine and a weasel still white with its winter coat. We also smelled the unforgettable perfume of a family of skunks. Spring is near and we are ready to receive her. Peace be with you, my friend.
Thanks for the repost of the that comment. I grew up in the northeast and those words paint a picture of the memories of my childhood.
Posted by: Jeff DeVerter | Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 10:00 PM
here in san antonio, all the hen-folks are hatchin' while their men-folks are scratchin' to ensure the survival of each brand-new arrival. each nest is twitterin', they're all baby-sitterin' -- spring, spring, spring.
Posted by: barry | Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 02:44 PM