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Yea! An early spring!
February 2, 2013 at 1:48 pm
Alcott Smith – a great NH naturalist and retired vet, says Groundhog Day is when everything begins to come alive – trees, animals, etc. Sometimes I even think I notice a change in my cats and they seem more alert and ready to play.
February 2, 2013 at 4:21 pm
Love today’s blog. Just to let you know I took a long walk today but could find no prints left by Sandy…….also all the hares must have been sleeping…..no tracks from them either. Sara
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February 2, 2013 at 11:34 pm
Hi Mary! I’ve really enjoyed your posts, and send them on to various friends for some shared pleasure.
I hope all’s well in your world,
Nancy
February 3, 2013 at 3:03 am
Thanks so much, Nancy. I really appreciate your spreading the word. I hope all is very well with you! We could do with a bit more snow (for tracking)but otherwise all is very well. Great to hear from you. Mary
February 3, 2013 at 7:34 pm
Hello Mary, I want to Thank You for sharing your insite and photos with me.. I look forward to receiving your postings. I enjoyed meeting you at Concord’s Audubon Center, last year. Linda
February 3, 2013 at 9:12 pm