I have been one of those who were skeptical of the global warming hype for a long time. I believe that it is very hard to see long term trends while you are living in them. But given the fact that it is now January and we do not have ice on the ponds that is safe to walk on tells me that something is definitely up. We get a few days of cold weather and then it warms up and rains. Hardly a Maine winter we have only had a few inches of snow but plenty of rain.
This time of year makes me realize how fortunate I am. Maine Outdoors has become a successful business that I enjoy working at every day. I have clients that I like to spend time with and best of all; a good part of the year is spent outside in a place that I love. I am always grateful when one of you reminds me how beautiful this place is and how fortunate I am to be able to work here. How many folks can say that they see eagles or ospreys close up on at least half of their work days each year?
We are enjoying a very mild December with only a little snow early on and now a warm and settled stretch. The wood pile is not going down at it’s normal rate and I am sure that we are not using much if any oil. I noticed today that not only is there not much ice on the local ponds but the loons are still swimming around in them. I watched a large flock of geese pass over the house this morning and then all barrel roll into the field below. I had forgotten what acrobatic flyers gees can be when they want to be.
