March Snow

With a full propane tank to keep the heat going, stocked cabinets and refrigerator, and nowhere we gotta be - nothing to do but enjoy the beauty of a fresh 6" snow, have a cup of hot chocolate, and relax. That, and for me, get back to tying flies for when the weather is more conducive for wade-fishing. I did manage to get a few hours of fishing with my fishing buddy Mark on one fine sunny and relatively warm morning at Bull Shoals Dam Catch and Release area.

Bottle tree in the snow

From our studio windows to ravine in back

Fly-tying desk - good place to spend some time in the winter

End game: 20" brown trout

Something Special Every Day

We look forward to each day around here - we very much enjoy what nature brings our way in our little cottage in the country.  We are so blessed!

 Massive Sycamore tree growing up from the ravine in back

 Wild turkeys come to visit frequently

Animal Kingdom

"Cabin Group" week-end

February is the month for our annual week-end cabin get together with our great friends - continuation of our road-trip days as soccer parents traveling all over the country. This was our 14th year together for this fantastic and fun week-end. My side still hurts from laughing at all the stories told, and my tummy is still too round from consuming all the wonderful meals. We returned to Lake Ft. Smith State Park this year - such a beautiful setting, immaculate and cozy cabins, and a very nice staff make this a special place. Next year, instead of renting 3 2-bedroom cabins for our six couples, we have reserved the Kingfisher Lodge so we can all be in the same facility. Plans are already underway!