Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Deer Management?

What a beautiful day!  We just got home from the trail.  Linda got a late start because she was busy this morning.  She also wanted to wait for it to warm-up a bit.  While we were walking, Linda noticed this new yellow sign.  The county sign has been there forever.  She always giggles about the No Golfing or Swimming rule.  She's been on the trail 100's of times and has yet to see a swimming hole or golf course. 

What does deer management mean?  I hope it's not what I think it is.  If the park rangers are killing deer on purpose, I would be very sad. There aren't so many deer that they are getting run over or bothering anyone. The winter hasn't been bad, so they aren't starving.  Part of the fun of walking on the trail for Linda is that we always see deer in the early morning and at dusk.  Maybe deer management just means they are putting out deer chow and clearing out all the downed limbs so the deer can make their beds more comfortable.  

Linda went out for breakfast to Panara this morning.  She was hoping the fireplace would be going since it was still chilly out.  It wasn't turned on, so she had to sit inside.  She was only disappointed for about 30 seconds because when she got in line, she saw this behind the glass case.
YUM!  A carrot cake muffin!  Since it was a muffin and not a slice of cake, Linda talked herself into getting it since it is healthier, right?  Plus, she planed to get a bagel with a side of cream cheese, which would have probably had the same calories as the muffin.  She was super excited and even more so when she broke it open.
The inside was filled with cream cheese frosting!  This will be a once or twice a month treat.  She could see herself eating one every single day.