We've arrived after a giant driving trip from Florida to Mobile to Dallas to Santa Fe to Star Mt. Hurray! Much fun on our trip including going back to the Original Oyster House, a historic restaurant outside Mobile, AL.The kind of place that has waitresses who've been there for decades and fabulous seafood. It was a few scant days into the oil spill, but I heard concerned talk all around us. Keep positive thoughts for all our Gulf Coast neighbors...
Dallas was great seeing family, some or all will be coming to see us at Star Mt. this summer. Come one, come all!
Did some damage shopping in Santa Fe, a town I love. Mostly things for the house as we lean towards southwestern decor (no, we did not buy a pig) and Santa Fe certainly has plenty of that... Overate at some wonderful restaurants too - will definitely need to get on the high altitude exercise program at Star Mt.!
House is in great shape and we are thrilled to be here. Tiny bits of green here & there have already started popping up. And first drive in the woods scared up an elk, fairly close to where I saw the bear last summer. (not to worry - the bear are still asleep)
There were herds of elk on the hills out our living room windows early this morning. Mark was up early (the usual) and came to wake me up so I wouldn't miss them. They will find a place to give birth soon. Last year we saw more than one baby on Star Mt. - hoping that will happen again. Speaking of babies - a very pregnant coyote was wandering on the next hill over, also this morning, and there are tons on tiny calves & foals in the pastures on the way to town. Fertility bursting at the seams here.
Spots of snow here & there in the woods and on our driveway, but most is gone except of course the mountain peaks. We had a great sunset last night - don't know if the photo does it justice.
All in all, happiness is being here on the mountain. Looking forward to a great summer & fall...
I get goose bumps on my goose bumps when I hear you talk of Star Mt. You reinforce what I have learned..that we are all meant to be SOMEWHERE but not meant to be just anywhere and it is our job to find that place. Congrats on finding your bliss!!! I love that!
ReplyDeleteAlthough brief, it was great to see you both last week. I love that you've made it back to Star Mtn. It just feels like you two are supposed to be there. Can't wait be get there in a couple of months with my crew.
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