Sunday, August 15, 2010

Sunday morning musings

I wax on about the wildlife that I am privileged to view..... mule deer nearly every day, the occasional marmot... elk... bear. But yesterday, alas, the dark side of nature. I went out for a walk and at the end of my drive...... the remains of a bunny, head neatly chewed off. Hmm. mountain lion? coyote? By the end of the day, most of the bunny was gone except a pile of entrails. Frankly, I prefer my wildlife bouncing across the panoramic meadows. geez, the food chain in action ain't so pretty. I also found fresh bear scat about 100 feet from the house.

I believe I will focus on the traffic congestion at the birdfeeders.

Last night I went to a "Pitchfork Fondu" to support an alliance to erradicate weeds in the valley. Alas, many of my colorful "wildflowers" are weeds!!! Since I am not ranching -- raising cattle or grains, it is not imperative that I deflower my land but I am ready to get rid of the darn thistle. I was going to borrow a neighbor's goat but after the bunny assassination, I am less inclined.

Oh, a pitchfork fondu you ask? Well, you build a fire, suspend an enormous cast iron pot from an industrial strength tripod. Heat this vat of oil to the appropriate temp. Take a pitchfork and load it with slabs of beef (I am not kidding) and jab the pitchfork into the boiling oil. So, it really is like fondu. The whole cooking process is rather colorful and a great spectator sport. Deep fried steak? not so good......I am not sure if we were dining on loafers or steak.

There is a bit of fall in the air... flannel sheets are on the bed. I break out in hives each time I think about returning to Atlanta. seriously.

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