The News from Snare Creek

The reception was so bad we missed half of what she said, and we got cut off completely once, but we did get to talk to Aly Thursday at the Snare Creek archaeological dig, and wish her happy birthday. We learned that she really likes digging in the dirt all day, that they’re finding many significant artifacts (including “a whole lot of nails”) and that they stunned and captured a big bug in the cabin that no one seems to be able to identify. Sounds like she’s having a blast!

We also learned that we knew more about what the dig staff had in store for her than she did. Continue reading →

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Hubris

We knew our wild neighbors were getting out of hand in the garden, but we didn’t realize things had gotten this bad! The other day Michelle took some seeds out to plant the next round of radishes and lettuces. While she planted the radishes, a vole came out from under cover, picked up a radish seed, and began eating it, sitting right in front of her, regarding her calmly the whole time! Continue reading →

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