Boat Ride

Come along if you’d like a tour of the pond. 

Today our guide Jim will be the Captain of the Queen of the Waterways.

She’s a trusty old row boat that used to be part of the Kilbourn Volunteer Fire Department’s rescue unit.  When not in use on the pond, she’s a year-round shelter to one of the bunny families that calls this place home.
Here we are, heading out in the from the little corner where Jim docks the boat.  This is one of Barney’s favorite spots.  It’s closest to the trees that he’d love to sink his teeth into.  Jim has put wire fencing around the big ones so he won’t be able to knock them down.

There’s lots of this pink stuff growing out there. 

One of the few points of interest is Barney’s Lodge.  It’s been out there since before we bought our place in 1992.  This winter it will be home to Barney and at least two other beavers. 
Here I am, enjoying the ride and the view from the other side.
The only other point of interest is the dam.  Barney and gang have added mud and sticks to this whole side.   They’ve done a good job of keeping the water where they want it.  

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It’s been two days now since I’ve seen a hummingbird, so I’m pretty sure they’ve all passed through on their way south.  When the sun gets far enough around, the feeder becomes very popular to the bees.  We let them get their fill, as long as there aren’t any hummers around for them to harass.
Tonight we’re going to the last cookout hosted by Sherry & Terry’s cousin Jake and his wife Linda.  We met them last month and he’s as nice and fun as his cousins.   Should be a fun time.  Sure wish you all could come along too.