It has been quite a while since I have posted a blog about life in the Katahdin region, the guide service and being a lady guide, so forgive me if I should repeat anything of past blogs. It has not been because life stopped here in the dead of winter, but more like life slows down considerably as we are not a four season service at this point in time. Much like a bear in hibernation.
I believe this is the very first year that I did not go ice fishing. Big E went only once. I did not get out cross country skiing and only put the snowshoes on once. I have taken Buddy Beagle out a few times in training and have been working with him in the obedience department. He is coming along very well and we are expecting a couple of friends and fellow guides to bring their beagles and do a little bunny hunting for a week. This should advance Buddy in his training. Big E also has put out a few rabbit traps to try to let my beagle, which I often and lovingly refer to as my "Bagel", have some live runs. I also have been saying that I think this "bagel", is much like what a grandchild might be. Big E and I raised hunting dogs for many years and I was extremely involved with not only their care, but training as well. This is something I have missed even though I have a house full of Shiba's and Ozwald, the detailed training of a sporting dog. I think I'm spoiling him a bit too, however, he makes that very easy. Buddy is different from my other dogs and brings me great joy with his playful antics as well as impressing me with his quick ability to learn. He makes me laugh and we all know laughter is the best medicine. I truly feel I'm enjoying this little dog more than any of the others...or maybe it is just because he is here. Who knows? I have never been rabbit hunting before, so it will be a new experience that I'm looking forward to.
The days are getting longer, and the sun stronger.We will soon be busy finishing up the new cabin and doing some ground work on the new lot. I can not wait to get my kayak back in the water for a soul soothing ride on the Penobscot. It will be nice to go fly fishing once again too. Funny thing...my sister, who has lived in Florida now for 6 years is always telling me to fly south with the birds. I have resisted and for the most part I do enjoy the changing of the seasons, the blanketing of winter and what it all means in the never ending turning wheel of life. However, I'am getting tired of the confinement, Spring fever maybe...or as we call it here..cabin fever. So lets get outdoors and enjoy Mother Nature!!!!
