March 2005
March 31 2005
Well, today I took the big plow truck down to Millinocket for the summer. The winter is over and it is time to start getting the cabins and everything else ready for the season. Today was the last day of ice fishing and it sure was slushy out on the lakes and ponds. I made a trip out across Frost Pond and over to Ripogenus and Chesuncook lakes. There were a few people finishing up the season on Chesuncook and that was it. The coyote was just out on the pond. They sure do not stay around long when I shine the light out on them! We are supposed to get some rain and snow mix tomorrow, but that will just melt the rest of the snow that much quicker. The roads are starting to get soft and we need the rain to thaw the ground out. It will stay mud until the frost is out. Before we know it the ice will be out I can't wait, for although I like winter very much I am always ready for spring, then summer and then fall. I just like each season for what it has to offer. The worst time is between now and dry ground. I can't wait to have things dry out so that I can get to work! I am sure that I can find plenty to do between now and then though. Tomorrow is the first day of open water fishing. There will be plenty of folks out on the river trying to catch a Salmon or two. The pit at Horserace Brook was plowed out yesterday and the campers moved in today. Brave souls! There is still a couple of feet of snow there. where it was not plowed. I will bet that it snows tomorrow for a bit. It seems like it always snows on the open day of the regular season. Nothing like a little ice in the eyelets of your fish pole to make life interesting. I will let you know if I hear of any fish being caught on the river.
GT
March 30th 2005
Spring is arriving here in the woods for sure! The night before last it actually rained! (of course that was after it got done snowing) There are bare spots starting to show up on the roads, where the sun hits them for a few hours each day. Today there is a breeze that is melting the snow and with the sun shining, the water is running off the roofs. It makes one wish for the warmer days that are yet to come. The seasons change fast once they start. Soon the loons will return to the pond and the humming birds will be at the window looking for the feeder. The loons will return the day the pond opens up enough for them to take off and land. Funny how they know when that is. Has anyone seen all of the snow fleas this year? All you have to do is step in the snow and your footprint will become covered. This is a sure sign that the snow is warming up. We still have several feet of snow in the woods up here, so it will be some time yet before the grass can start to green up. Each night I see coyotes out on the pond. I was seeing foxes, but now that the coyotes are in the area the foxes have changed their habits. I guess that they are a notch or two lower in the pecking order around here. The crows and ravens are making quite the racket out here these days. They will start nesting next month, even with the chance for the occasional snow storm!
GT
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March 27th 2005
Maureen, Jed and myself went out on Friday night to do an owl survey for the Maine Audubon Society. We started out on our "yearly" tour around midnight! Jed ran the tape player to get the owls to call back to us. Maureen was the "ears" and me, well, I was driver and data entry person. We went for over 4 hours and heard many Saw-whet owls. (the little guys that sound like a back-up alarm) We did hear a couple of Barred owls as well. (the Who, Who, Who cooks for whoooooo owls) The moon was full and the stars were bright. It was a cold night and the heater felt good when we moved from one spot to another. We did 10 stops in all. This yearly event is something that Maureen looks forward to and it is all the better when there is a response to the taped call.
Here are a few pictures that I have taken this winter.
GT
March 17th 2005
What a snowy month March has been so far. We have had guests in to go snow shoeing and skiing in Baxter State Park. They have had some excellent conditions for those activities this winter. I get the cabins all warmed up for them, so when they arrive for their stay, it is all nice and toasty! Everyone has enjoyed the winter and they look forward to returning next winter. The deer have been very active down along the Penobscot. I see deer about every time that I go out plowing. Our guests saw a moose on their trip and also a Pine Martin or Fisher. It was carrying a Red Squirrel for lunch. When it saw the people it dropped lunch and disappeared from view. I am sure that as soon as they left it returned for the meal. I plan on getting out for some snowmobiling next week. I hope to get some pictures of all the wonderful sights while out. It will not be long before I will be giving the ice conditions and a guess to when the ice will go out from the surrounding bodies of water. Until the next time, take care and be safe.
GT
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