End of 2010- Wrap up

Well, I meant to get this blogged about a month ago, but I am just getting to it now. Kinda feeling defeating in my New Years resolutions already! Oh well, here are some shots of the house in the first snow storm. We had more snow on the coast than they did over in MWV, it was nice to wake up to the snow.Nate and Erik closed out the duck season with two Christmas ducks. Fisher the dog was a big help retrieving them from the marsh. Good Boy!

The Wheelhorse in 'er snow blowing glory. As Erik says, "No amount of snow will stop the WheelHO!"

Quack Quack

528 has turned into a hot hunting spot, not just for chipmunks and mice but the flying feathered animals, as well. Erik has commandeered a duck blind in the marsh and goes out several times a week before work as well as anytime he hears some quacking. One day he had me shoo the ducks from the pond, so that they would fly across the street into the marsh. I don't feel so bad when it ends up on my fork that evening. At least I know we won't starve!
Tom Jordan with his first foul. Mallard I mean. Apologies to your family Tom, since now you are addicted to hunting duck on top of the deer problem. I guess they'll see you in January?
Nate Hicks, he's a goose man himself. He can carry nearly 7 geese at one time. Erik thinks the barrel on his gun is bent, that's why he is carrying these geese instead of posing with a fatty duck.
Erik with his fatty duck. This one was a black duck and was very large. My mom was over when he brought it in, and sang her old girl scout tune to him. I am still not sure if she was horrified or happy?