News From Home

Working here in the Grand Tetons is very interesting. I do miss home, though and look forward to reading e-mails my life partner sent me. Recently he set up a camera to take shots of the wild hogs that have been ravaging the shooting range. The camera worked great, giving nearly 80 photos of a herd of wild hogs. I never thought so many were on the loose in our neck of the woods.

There were nursing mothers, piglets and bores. A group of approximately 15 were there when this photo was taken.

Here in the Tetons, the snow is beginning to melt off enough to allow some longer day hikes. I carry my bear spray when alone, and make noise when visibility or hearing is difficult by streams.
The rivers are up, raft trips will begin soon.

I love my Cirro Jacket by Brooks-Range. Its proven to be both comfortable, light weight, and warm. It really cuts the wind, especially on those cold morning walks to work. I wear it over my chef's coat.
http://brooks-range.com See the initial review on March 24, 2011 blog.

I used it while driving out to the Tetons. The zipper pockets really came in handy, without being bulky. It's one of my favorite all time jackets.

On the Trail-Bonding vs. Bondage

I'll be gone a few days testing my new Women's Casper Sleeping Bag. Rated 15 degrees, I'm sure to sleep warm.
http://eurekatents.com
With a full moon, and day light savings, the campfire and river trail should be an exceptionally fine adventure.

In these economic times, bonding with nature is a very inexpensive way to "vacation". One doesn't need to travel far. Every state has areas worthy of exploration. I'm particularly fortunate to live in North East Georgia, surrounded by Wilderness and National Forest

A natural experience should be of bonding, not bondage. I do not try to control or conquer nature. Enjoy it for what it offers, and let it relax you. No fear, no threats. A welcoming of the sensory experience at all levels

The UPS guy told our "neighbor", who lives about a mile away, of some wild hogs and piglets he saw playing near the road. My life partner and I went to look for the signs, and sure enough, plenty of rooting around done near the road, veering off into the gorge. We followed the sign for awhile and saw their trending east, not near my garden. This is a relief

Not that we wouldn't put a stop to tearing up my hard work establishing a mountain garden. He is well prepared for defending the perimeter.