Back in the North

Writing tonight from the Northern Compound. Rain is falling steadily and there are happy farmers counting every drop in this year of spring drought. Actually, we have had two nights in the past week with an inch or more of rain, and it's falling lightly, over a period of many hours, which sends it deep into the soil instead of running into the streams.

Yes, we are back in the north. This is actually our second visit, having "opened" on Memorial Day weekend. I have no real excuse for the delay in reporting our return. It certainly doesn't mean that I've lost some appreciation for the area. No, I'm as happy as ever to end the seven month lay-up and return to woods and water, old friends, and the northern life. Nice.

Thankfully, we arrived here to find everything in order. No leaks, no mice and no issues with appliances, and as expected, nothing seems to have changed with the passing of another long winter; which is another blessing of the region and something rare and wonderful.

We're up for a couple weeks this go-round and hopefully more as we get into the heart of summer. We'll enjoy every minute of it too. You have to when the season is so short and the experience so meaningful. It's good to be back. Smell that air!