[Turtle]

A momentous day... our first BBQ of the year. First photo was taken April 2 of this year, and the second shows how it is now, with the little bit of nasty white stuff that is left (Begone, foul snow!). The hillside across from me shows little sign of life. One has to fortify oneself for these occasions, especially as I was doing the grilling Hah hah. After a glass or two, I started noticing the moss growing between the cracks in the paving stones. It's lovely stuff - amazing how it survived this winter, it being so delicate! A Hairy Woodpecker (don't ask me why they call them that) showed up to feed, letting me know that he didn't appreciate me being there. I had hoped the chipmunk would show up, but he waited until I had left.