We aren't into real spring mode quite yet, it seems.  Today was warmer than yesterday, but tonight is going to be cold again.  The good news is that may give sugar makers a few more sap runs.

We had a young deer visit us this morning - she looked healthy but quite thin. It's nice to know the animals are beginning to move around.  Does will be dropping their young as soon as it gets a little warmer and then we'll perhaps see some of the little ones frolicking about.  I expect with the deep snow and bitter cold, the deer have had a tough winter.

Sue LaGue (Sandy Beach Road) was telling me yesterday about the wildlife that has visited them recently - a raccoon and a red fox were the most recent.  We have seen tracks in the recent snow, but I didn't go out to try to identify them.  I'm sure something is out there exploring our lawn just about every night; it was pure accident Fred happened to notice the deer this morning.
 
Helen Morrison has asked me to remind everyone about the big fund raising event planned  for May 4th at North Church in St. Johnsbury.  Click on this poster to make it large enough to read easily.  All proceeds benefit the Kingdom Animal Shelter.

I have a request from Sabina Walsh for someone to help her with jewelery or bead crafts this summer.  Sabina will be at the family cottage on Clubhouse Circle with her father.  If you have experience in crafting in beads or jewelery, or know someone in the area who does, please  get in touch with Sabina: sabinawalsh@hotmail.com