Happy New Year!

It’s been a while since I last posted, but I’m back! Substitute teaching, rainy weather, and a visit to New Mexico kept me from my regular walks, and I was happy to resume my rambles when my life settled back down. Here’s what’s been going on with the river; 2018 was the rainiest in Asheville history. I made a couple of videos of the high water in December: 12-22-18 12-28-18. And for those of you who like trains, here is one passing by. It’s loud!

Of course, the deer continue to come, regardless of the weather. (And I made sure they were fed while I was gone.) The big bucks are gone, and about half of “my” regular herd of ten or so are 2018’s fawns. It’s fun to watch them come when I call! Watch here and here and here!

The floods covered the bridge used by the folks on the other side of the ridge, and they had to go through the field to get in and out for a couple of days. You will see the gate open in this video. And now it’s time to put on the the black-eyed peas, roast some kale, and bake some cornbread (no sugar!). I expect to post again soon!