(You may notice that these opening views of the river have changed. I’ll settle on a new view soon, I hope.)
It’s rained off and on since Saturday but not the cold rain from earlier in the week. It was 58(!) when I got up this morning, and the high today was at least 65. I left my raincoat and denim shirt as I passed by the driveway and finished the ramble in a t-shirt. I guess the groundhog stayed out for a while last week, despite seeing her shadow, but I’m sure we’ll see cold again before long.
I’ve noted before that it’s hard for me to stay inside when the weather is nice. A little while ago, I saw some of my favorite deer in the field. Although I fed earlier (16 deer today), I decided to toss more apple pieces. As I walked down, I noticed the deer looking behind me. I looked back and saw the red head of a turkey peeking over the edge. I was able to get this video as he came down the hill and raced past the deer and me. Turkey running
There are eight houses in what I call French Broad Hollow, and it seems that we’ll have nine before too long. Some property that has never been developed has been sold, and the driveway and house site are already marked.
I pass by this area as part of my regular ramble, and I anticipate things to be busier and noisier, at least until the house is built. It will be interesting to watch how things change, and you can expect to follow along with me.
French Broad Hollow Ramble 