Learning Curve

It took me a while, but I finally got some video posted of the Halloween Party. Check out the link on the right to You Tube. Thank you Grandpa and Grandma Drelick! Congratulations Julie and Shawn.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. May you and yours have a wonderful day and may you find it easy to find things to be thankful for. I can.

Take care.

Where Do All The Deer Go?

The great annual West Virginia holiday period also known as "deer season" opens next Monday. I haven't hunted in several years as I figured I have no need to prove my manhood by killing and I have plenty of good beef and pork in the freezer. However, since Doc says my cholesterol is too high and venison is noteably quite lower in cholesterol than beef, I have re-thought my decision to hunt only through the lense of my Canon. Afterall, it's not like I don't support these animals by giving them a great vegetable garden to eat out of as well as other treats I bring home from work.
Zayley and I spent most of the afternoon in the woods with my GPS unit attempting to do some mapping. We ran across several deer including a couple bucks. Upon returning to the house, I told Donna of the many deer we had seen. She proceeded to point out to me a buck that was grazing less than thirty yards from our house on our front lawn. I am sure that there will not be a trace of any of these deer if in fact I do go out with the rifle, just as the biggest and best fish always seem to quit biting as soon as I cast my line.

Winter Weather Has Arrived

Old man winter is trying to make his presence felt as a trace of snow is evident here and there. From the looks of the forecast we can expect more of the same for the next several days. I believe this calls for some homemade soup, so I believe I will put on a pot of 15 Bean Soup later today.

Speaking of tasty vittles, I highly recommend visiting The Grafton 123 Coffee House. It has become one of our favorite places. Not only can you find a wide variety of coffees and teas, you can also enjoy a wide variety of tasty treats, daily hot lunch specials, homemade pepperoni rolls and so on. You can check them out at Grafton123.com or at the blog link listed on this site.

A couple bits of neighborhood news: It looks like another gas well is going to be drilled over on the Haislip Farm as some large earth moving equipment has been brought in...Mike Collins owner of the old farm just out the road from our house has passed after a battle with cancer...I'm planning to raise pigs again next year as well as a few head of beef. Stay tuned for more information.

Zayley Sue

Meet our favorite companion, Zayley. She is quite a character and a very loving animal although she will pout when things don't go her way (no comment). She delights in riding on the Gator and going with me wherever I go. Spoiled? Absolutely! I told Donna we needed a king size bed so the three of us could have more room.

Let me introduce you to...

My wonderful wife

Donna of ten-plus years.

Welcome

Welcome to the web log (Blog) of Hartland Lake Marie. I have created this with the hopes of keeping every one in touch with what is going on here at Hartland--and to have a little fun as well. Feel free to post your comments. If you would like to be set up to add your own postings to this blog, leave me a comment and I will consider it. Come back often as I will attempt to update frequently and add more pictures and features.

Everyone's gone now. Gene and Barb left for Florida last Thursday morning. I may have to get Princess some Prozac as she acts pretty depressed. There were no visitors over the weekend that I know of.

See Ya!

Tom