I feel like Roseanne Roseannadanna

[F, Calla & Luca]

It's always something. If it's not one thing it really is another this winter. And I am not getting younger. Quite the contrary.Today is a spring like day so I put on the boots that reach almost to my knees and trekked through the front yard, dug out the gate and barely managed to slip into my small side yard. The fence there had been down for a while brought low by a burden of snow. No doubt in part because I let honeysuckle grow there. I love the smell. But no more Ms. Niceguy after this winter. In the spring this patch of honeysuckle is doomed.

But I digress. I trudged through snow to the top of my boots, waiting patiently after each step to see how far my foot would sink.  I managed to do my version of a repair. Which means bungee cords to the rescue. I hope it will hold till I can get it really fixed so the dogs stay in and the deer out. Remarkably the deer haven't been around outside the yard much and neighbors tell me, on the rare occasions they venture forth, that the deer have been congregating on driveways.  Even they don't want to sink into the snow morass.

The Bungee Repair

The trail of the Trek 

Admittedly it was probably less than a city block to get to this spot but it seemed impossibly long. This is so pretty, my yard looks nothing like this just now, okay, ever.

I even went so far as to dig out the exit for the sump pump pipe since all this melting snow has to go someplace and no doubt my basement is tempting.

And I came home to rest for a moment and have some lunch. Luca chose not to come in but I figured I'd let him have some fun outside now that he couldn't escape. That was a bad decision. For eventually he returned to the porch bearing the first gift of spring. I know it is still winter. But apparently he doesn't. So soon I have to go and find a resting place for another generation of rabbits. They manage to get in no matter what.  I fear I can't trek trough the snow again so Mr. Rabbit will have to settle for the trash : (

The dogs don't help in terms of chores but do they really have to make more. Notice I haven't mentioned a month's worth of poop awaits me one day soon.

I keep trying to look on the bright side. I now have several, before I had none, exits I can safely navigate out of my house. And it is a beautiful day. Enjoy all.

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

I always thought they were too fast to get caught, but guess he met his match with Luca! I would not be happy if I had to dispose of the remains, I hope you were able to enlist aid.  I don't see blood at least.  

Hope you still enjoyed being outdoors- that's a step (or many in your case) in the right direction!

[F, Calla & Luca]

I am the Little Red Hen if rabbit disposal, I did it myself. Luca and Calla,usually as a duo have caught many rabbits and other poor creatures silly enough to come in the yard.

[Donna K & Quincy]

When life gives you lemons rabbit make lemonade rabbit stew. 

[F, Calla & Luca]

Ugh, no thanks. I get visions of tularemia and plague : )

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Looks like they're getting a little bored with Fromm's.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Actually they are on Acana and I rotate month to month, poor darlings.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Shoot, I was trying to guess. I thought it was Fromm or Origen. I forgot about Acana. :( At any rate, I can see they are quite spoiled well cared for and have no reason to go on a killing spree for food. Must be Spring Fever.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Right : )

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Oh my!  That is all I can say!  I guess living in the city has some advantages!  LOL   I'm glad you got out F, but it seems like a lot of work too!  You are a brave one!  It won't be long and Spring will be in the air (hopefully).

[F, Calla & Luca]

It really is spring-like today.

[Laurie, Wally & Charlotte]

So, should we call you Gilda for now on?!  Wow, Charlotte would love to join your two in their hunting escapades. They would make quite a trio. She is determined to catch salamanders on the sidewalk this winter (We're in Florida.), but they continue to be quicker than she is. Every time we take a walk, she's on high alert, but the leash is inhibiting her, and I can't let her off here in our neighborhood. Wally - he could care less about the little pesky buggers. I think he might become lionhearted though, if let loose in your backyard!

[F, Calla & Luca]

No, no Gilda please : ) Bring Wally and Charlotte on down. I keep thinking the doodles will cause a mini extinction but no there are always more.