I am also amazed, Jim, that the coyotes don't eat the neighbor's cats. 
It appears -- although likely only temporarily -- that I have finally trained the coyotes, somewhat. Yesterday, I noticed my ewe pacing at the fence; Rachel had spotted a coyote by the veg garden.
I got so close, I was concerned it might want to be petted
. Then, it took off with me in pursuit, wearing only garden clogs that would not have been a good choice for long-distance running. I unleashed my usual whoops and litany of swear words, insulting its heritage.
Unlike all the other times when I've had to chase through Sullivan's corn field, this critter took off at top speed, without stopping, and I didn't have to find a hole in the fence to pursue it.
As it disappeared into the distance, I noticed Coyote No. 2, who was just standing on the ridge at the far side of the field, waiting before they both ran off. I feel like No. 2 probably said, "Told you, she's crazy," to its companion.
Ozark Beauty is a nice strawberry. I wish I could remember what mine are. I have had to replace and replant so many times, I'm just happy anything comes up. It looks like the first ones will be ripe today!!
Lisa, your weather forecasters and mine are doing the same thing -- rain, no rain, rain, no rain. But, if they are right this time and it doesn't rain today, I am hoping to finish mowing.
It appears -- although likely only temporarily -- that I have finally trained the coyotes, somewhat. Yesterday, I noticed my ewe pacing at the fence; Rachel had spotted a coyote by the veg garden.
I got so close, I was concerned it might want to be petted
. Then, it took off with me in pursuit, wearing only garden clogs that would not have been a good choice for long-distance running. I unleashed my usual whoops and litany of swear words, insulting its heritage.Unlike all the other times when I've had to chase through Sullivan's corn field, this critter took off at top speed, without stopping, and I didn't have to find a hole in the fence to pursue it.
As it disappeared into the distance, I noticed Coyote No. 2, who was just standing on the ridge at the far side of the field, waiting before they both ran off. I feel like No. 2 probably said, "Told you, she's crazy," to its companion.
Ozark Beauty is a nice strawberry. I wish I could remember what mine are. I have had to replace and replant so many times, I'm just happy anything comes up. It looks like the first ones will be ripe today!!
Lisa, your weather forecasters and mine are doing the same thing -- rain, no rain, rain, no rain. But, if they are right this time and it doesn't rain today, I am hoping to finish mowing.
