Outdoors

The warmth of the day is welcome for myself and all the dogs. They watch for which shoes I put on, knowing that will tell them when it's time for a walk. The yard is fenced but they love to run in the field , so they watch for when I'll be taking them out. The hawks are riding the air currents today watching and circling . When we first moved to the country we wondered if the hawks would swoop down on the dachshunds. No problem. They just circle and watch for small animals in the corn fields.

The puppies have discovered the compost pile has some interesting things in it from time to time, so they love to go over and check for an old biscuit or other crumbs. Usually nothing is available but an interesting smell. It's all vegetation for the most part, as well as egg shells, tea leaves and other cuttings. No meats, dairy or that sort of thing, so no flies or ants.

I think I'll work again with the dogs on getting them to not bark when someone comes to the door or yard. At least to watch for my signal as whether it's right to bark. There's a good time to actually warn people and a time to be quiet. Spring and summer are great times to work on this.

Well , cooled off enough now. Back outside to put another coat of varnish on the bench I'm refinishing. The puppies will tag along and watch, while rolling in the early grass.