Dec 12, 2012 A Wolf Pack



Fog creeping up the Wenatchee River
late Monday afternoon


Monday got up to 36 but the snow didn't melt much except for the trees and roof.  A beautiful sunny day and, since I had no computer projects or anything that needed electricity, it was definitely a day to be outside.  So after Monday chores and lunch, the dogs and I went exploring on the east slope, from the peak to the south, down to the north ridge.  Lots of deer and rabbit tracks, and still lots of ice under the snow on the road.

JB worked on the lap-top that our son had sent us several months ago, trying to get on-line with it.  He finally suceeded, so soon I should have it to use instead of my old one I am using now.  He was also able to open the photos Elsie had emailed to us of the cougar and wolf.  The one of the cougar was an 11-second video.  Seeing a still photo of them is one thing, but watching one actually move about is quite another.  The photo of the wolf is stunning.  And, according to Larry, the Fish and Wildlife Department says we have an active wolf pack in this area.  Well, that's nice to know.

I helped JB edit his final draft of the timber project.  Seems like we have done everything it calls for in the guidelines, including some great maps JB put together. 

JB left for Down There at 8:45 am Tuesday and I was having a hard time waking up due to another sleepless night.  I have rarely had any problems sleeping until the past couple years.  Just another one of those "as you get older" things, I suppose.

It was partly cloudy but with enough sun to turn on the water without using the generator.  Only got up to 31, but that's better than 20.  A very quiet day.  I just puttered a bit, read my book and napped.  JB turned in the timber management application, did his Christmas shopping, a bought a few groceries.  He was gone all day and had to try three times before he got up the steep part of our driveway.  We will probably take my Jeep down to Larry and Elsie's by Friday and then use that day to go back to the Assessor's office to apply for our senior discount on property taxes.  It is based on our annual income and in addition to a discount, also freezes the value of our home.  Plus, it goes back three years!  So, hopefully, we will get a refund.  Sounds good to me.

Thought for the day: The right of revolution is an inherent one. When people are oppressed by their government, it is a natural right they enjoy to relieve themselves of oppression, if they are strong enough, whether by withdrawal from it, or by overthrowing it and substituting a government more acceptable. Ulysses S. Grant