All trappers have fond memories of that first catch-the excitement of finding that animal in their very own set. For Kaleb Ellis, son of Jimmy and Amy Ellis, that came in the form of a beautiful white ermine in rat trap placed in a cubby box. As I am traveling the scenic hill country of [...]
February 2010-Tom, Hawken and I are delighted that nephew Mike Roskos and son Charlie came to spend the day with us. They clambored out of their La Crosse residence early and went to hunt crows on other property. 8 AM they pattered down our wooden hallway floor as we savored oatmeal, eggs, coffee and diet [...]
February 2010-I’m on all fours trying to crawl in the bottom of the decrepid, rusty green feeder wagon. Howling giggling and cattle munching fills the winter air. Tom’s amused and hands me his coveted knife. He reaches through the cattle panel and somehow my fingertips clasp the tool. Tingles are pulsing in my toes as [...]
February ’10-My husband Tom and our son Hawken were feeding the Billie Goat. On our lower farm, the milkhouse serves as a hotel over the chilly winter months. A long haired Sammy cat and 1 pristine white 17 year old goat reside together within the walls of a vacated milkhouse. I offered to Tom that [...]
Feb. ’10-The aroma of Sweettarts, Malted Milk Balls and Starbursts fill the vet drug room. Hawken’s 3.5 year old nose is sniffing the contents of the treasured candy jug. The clear plastic, cleaned out peanut butter container, has a red screw top lid. The lid says ”Help Yourself”-in black magic marker writing. We enjoy giving out [...]
Check out our new Youtube videos from our Florida adventure!! Florida Sunset: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlTPsf6XOQ0 Florida Sanibel Island: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkS8EVHSv1Y Manatees: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hIVblo4GXA February ’10-I stepped out on the gritty parking lot and with lightening reflexes groped @ my left jeans pocket. Having a rental car had left me twitchy and reaching for the assurance of our one car [...]
The days are getting longer here in Western Wisconsin-ten and one-half hours of daylight now. The coyotes are very vocal as they enter breeding season. Our trapping season for them lasts until the middle of the month-I still have a chance! What a wonderful turn the muskrat price took this winter. We have sold some [...]
February ’10-Rarely do I hesitate to meet the new day.I’m just eager to see what’s around the next river bend. This morning is deep, dark air that angles right into my legs. Pausing momentarily I try to recall what’s underneath my snow pants. I thought I had long underwear on and jeans. I start to [...]