We made it back to camp on Monday. We had a couple of afternoon showers, then the had a pretty afternoon watching a few birds at the feeders.
We pressure washed the building on Tuesday. It took us all day, but we are finished with it.
When we got back to camp, a Black Runner was in the yard.
I experimented with my Air Fryer this afternoon and made a delicious Eggplant Parmesan.
We have several Hummingbirds competing at the feeder. One happened to drink just at the right time for some pretty reflections on her from the light coming through the feeder.
Wednesday we got the grass mowed at HQ, Dees Trail, and Camp Crane. We took a much needed run to Sams to restock. After we returned, we finagled a protector for the Alabama red-bellied cooter nest. I hope those critters make it.
We went to the Pascagoula River Basin Alliance meeting as guest of Mark LaSalle on Thursday. We learned a lot about the river. One of the things we learned is, it is the only free flowing river in the lower 48 (It has not been dammed). We took a walk on the Judy Toups Trail afterwards with Mark and Colt. Colt works for the management area and is moving to Old River Management Area. He is going to be a distant neighbor of ours.
Mark and Colt are another fascinating duo to watch in the woods. Mark is more focused on plants while Colt is more focused on mushrooms and critters. We always enjoy being in the company of other nature enthusiasts.
We helped Erin wash up the DGF tanks on Friday. Unfortunately, Mother Nature did not cooperate. After several thunderstorm delays, we got 6 of the 25 done.
The heavy rain showers did not bother the web footed Goose family.
After looking at the weather forecast, we decided to go home this afternoon and mow some grass. We were greeted by a Kingsnake when we got home. He was homesteaded on the washing machine. After many efforts to get him to leave, he finally wrapped around a handle that Lauren was using to persuade him to leave. Lauren relocated him to the woods. Hopefully, he will not be back.
We managed to mow the grass that was too wet to mow last weekend and pick up some of it. Lauren and I both were soaking wet by the time we finished.
We woke up to sunshine Saturday morning. We didn't have to rush home yesterday and mow grass after all. Not a problem, we lounged around until about 1ish and headed back to Camp Crane.
We took a stroll along the Dees Trail and place a few more markers on the seasonal plant blooms while enjoying the peace and quiet of the nature surrounding us.
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