The bears are out!

 

Einstein and his mom

No more sleeping for the bears.  We have had a period of sixty degree plus weather so I guess they figured it was time to end their winter nap.  I'm sure they are very hungry.  The dogs are acting differently and they are very vocal.

Milo and I started out for our walk at 7:10 this morning.  We raised the flag as usual.  I read the names on my list.  Steve and Julies dog, Maui joined us in the flag ceremony.  Their other dog, Plato, joined us later.  We made it to the fork.  Milo sat and waited for his treat.  The new neighbors in the new house at the fork have a dog (like who up here doesn't).  They acquired it at the pound.  It is missing one hind leg.  It's name is Scooter.  Go figure.

Bob stopped the school bus, threw Milo a treat and we talked.  Most of the time, we chat about something or another.  This morning we talked about the mountain lion  (AKA couger) attack on an seven year-old boy on one of the trails a short distance from Boulder.  The wildlife management team found the lion and put it down.  I hate seeing that but it has to be done.  The boy is doing well.  Bob asked me if I had seen any lions.  I told him about my sightings.  I told him to talk to our mayor, Chris about the lions.  I am not too worried.  The lions do not like to be around humans.  Deer meat tastes better, I'm sure!   Besides, Milo would let me know if one was near.  He won't even go outside if there is one around.

On the return trip we met Sara and her dog.  Riley is its name.  Riley is becoming much more friendly.  Especially now that I give it a treat every time I see it.  Sara walked with me for a while and we chatted.  It's nice to get to know the new neighbors.  It also gave the new dog (Riley) a chance to feel more comfortable around Milo.

We hope you had a nice Easter or Passover, which ever you celebrate.  We had an Easter egg hunt yesterday.  Janice hid candy, money and lottery tickets in the eggs.  All the kids are in high school or older now so the hunt has taken on a different view.  It was kind of funny watching all the adults looking for Easter eggs.  72 degrees today, 40's tomorrow with a chance of snow.

Sunshine Firehouse Flapjack Fling!!

Sunday, April 23

PANCAKES, BACON, SAUSAGE

COFFEE, TEA JUICE

9-11 a.m.

Adults - $5 - Kids under 12 - $3

Breakfast followed by a

COMMUNITY MEETING - 11:30 a.m.

Are you a Turtle?

Keep Smiling,  David

 

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