March 11, 2012



Our yard in the midst of the battle
between Winter & Spring



Dinga cooling off by making
snow angels

















The annual March battle between Spring and Winter is in full swing Up Here.  While we had a very mild week, snow was forecast for last night and into the next three days.  It didn't snow last night but this morning it is 28 with a 60% chance of snow today.  Looks like it's coming in from the southwest.   Friday's high was 47, which makes it the warmest day so far this season.  If this keeps up, we will be hauling a lot of the porch fire wood up to the wood shed.  That's okay.  It's a lot easier that cutting more wood.

JB found the road all the way down to Larry and Elsie's was one big sheet of ice when he went to town on Friday, but from their place to the pavement the road was clear.  It was in the mid 50's Down there, and he arrived back at Rose Camp with just one jacket on and no snow pants over his jeans.  Along with the mail and groceries, he also brings newspapers.  There was an article on the front page of the Wenatchee World about a cougar north of here near Twisp.  Seems it was getting too comfortable being around people.  It had been chased away a couple times, but when it dragged a deer carcass under someone's porch, they called in the wildlife department.  Unfortunately they had to euthanize it and are now looking for its kitten.  Seems to me that a few rounds shot in the air would have chased it away, but who knows.  I'm just sorry they had to kill it.

Thursday I baked cookies from a Bob's Red Mill mix that JB's Mother had given him.  They turned out great - tasty and chewy.  But it's a bit pricey for just 24 cookies.  Of course, we certainly won't discourage any such gifts!  Saturday BJ made big chocolate muffins from a recipe in one of his gluten free cookbooks.  Yummm!

I am surprised at how many friends, blog readers and relatives (our daughter-in-law for one) use the home made soap.  Where have I been?  I wonder if it is also good for washing dishes.  Or is there another recipe floating around?  The April/May issue of Country Woman has some great recipes for home made natural cleaners, skin cleansers and room spray.  And, as usual, some delicious sounding food recipes also.

First day of Daylight Savings Time and although the clock says 8:00 am, my body says, "No way!  It's only 7:00!"  I was seriously thinking of keeping Rose Camp on Standard Time, but the dogs are getting up with the sun anyway.  At least it will seem later with I look at the clock.

Thought for the day:  No man's life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session.  Mark Twain (1866! Some things never change.)