Long Time No See

Okay...so I haven't posted in forever.  I've been busy and not willing to make the time.  Right now, the semester is winding down (thankfully) and I'm waiting to finish the foaling season (just one mare).   Raven is a Thoroughbred cross mare, in foal to a foundation Appaloosa.  Her due date is the 26th of April so we're getting lose. 

Ravens Gift

Steve and I recently bought the property that adjoins ours, mainly to keep someone else from getting it. It's a little over 2 acres, putting us up to 14 acres.  The cabin on it is in lousy shape, the last people to rent it starved their animals and grew pot on the porch.  WE have a LOT of work before any one can stay in it, but it'll make a great vacation getaway.

Our new toy

Other than that, I've been hiking regularly with the kids for the Biology Club from school, including watching the sun come up at Roan Mountain on Easter Sunday.  It was cold and windy, but worth every minute of it.

Sunrise 

We spent two days total hiking and had a fantastic time.  Got loads more hiking planned for this summer.

Bio club kids at one of the tunnels at Doe River Gorge.

The narrow gauge rail line that hauled timber and iron ore from NC to TN

The Doe River

One of  five trestles.  Unfortunately without crossing the river, the others are inaccessible

Me (L) and Bio Club President Maddie Malson

Cute little Salticid

Moonset over the Roan Highlands (photo by Tyler Poole)

Maybe I will start posting more, this is kinda fun.