Saturday Slight

 

           

Bill and I saw our first trilliums yesterday. 

We were east of Clark Fork along the river down from the hillsides filled with old vehicles. 

Bill had placed a cache there years ago and read on the geocaching site that some experienced cachers had not been able to find it. 

So, he needed to know if it had, indeed, disappeared. 

After walking around, with the hint that it could be found in a cedar stump, he gave up with the assumption that someone may have removed it. 

In spite of not finding the cache, we enjoyed the beauty of the river and the first sighting of those beautiful flowers which grow in moist ground in forested areas. 

Some of the flowers were giants.  All were exquisite. 

That outing involved two goals on our brief afternoon road trip.  

We had also read about the opening of the drift yard, so we pulled in to see changes made to curb erosion during its closing. 

During our visit, we enjoyed full view of some serious squalls drifting in over the lake. Since we were not in their pathway---just yet anyway, we appreciated the drama of watching dark clouds down low seemingly swallowing various areas, including the Green Monarch Mountains. 

It was something to behold.  

I was somewhat surprised with the afternoon weather events since the forecast had promised four days of lovely spring weather. 

Today looks like it will definitely fulfill the prediction. 

After taking Bridie to do chores and on the morning walk around our fields and forest, I told Bill that he needed to do the same. 

It was nothing short of heavenly and even more fun with a little dog in total discovery mood.  This morning, again off leash during chores, Bridie didn't miss a beat and stopped every time I stopped to throw hay over the fence. 

On the walk in our woods, which was downright magical this morning, she respected every gate opening---sitting, then passing through, then sitting again. 

As we approached the house, I thought, "Bill has got to experience this."  

After all, he's worked hard over the years with his forestry and woodsman skills to have our woods look like a park. 

So, I have a feeling he will do so in the next few minutes. 

The best advice I've learned came from the obedience trainer who suggested that we keep Bridie on her own rather than with the other dogs. 

She is amazing and learns so quickly and effectively as a solo dog. 

In a short while, Cecil, my new farrier will be arriving to trim the boats--er-exceedingly long toes from the hooves of my horses.  I'm sure they'll be enjoying the feel of normal hooves once he's finished. 

And, then, a gorgeous day to enjoy---maybe some garden work, maybe some lawn work but mainly just enjoying the glorious weather. 

Happy Saturday. 

When ya see this much cuteness, ya gotta take a picture. 

We met this little lady at the table next to us last evening during our Friday-night dinner.