So I'm not sure if there is something in the water in Avoca (that would be the Wisconsin River) or what, but there is something seriously wrong with the birds that live near the cabin. Cases in point:
Oh, it snowed today. Not the 7-12 inches forecast, just a little dusting. I, however, am sick and tired of it and beginning to question whether spring is going to show up at all this year.
1) Last summer, Mike and I were spending a weekend relaxing at the cabin when we suddenly heard what sounded like fireworks going off in a metal bucket. We ignored it. Until it happened again. And again. And again. Mike finally became a bit concerned about the neighbor's hobbies and went outside to check. The sound was not fireworks going off in a bucket. It was a woodpecker. A woodpecker attempting to "peck" into the metal chimney. Over and over again. My guess it its brain is loose and for some reason this is its chosen obsession. And guess what?! It's back. We heard it again yesterday morning and both pretty much broke into hysterics. So either the same brain addled woodpecker has returned (or whatever it is woodpeckers do in the spring) or there is more than one. Which is seriously disconcerting. We started a fire in the fireplace and it gave us some peace. But I'm sure it'll be back.
2) There is a whipoorwill in the area that, judging from the amount of noise it produces (always when one is attempting to sleep), must be approximately the size of a human toddler. We have yet to hear it again this year, but I imagine it will return soon as well.
Sarah and Rusty and Rooke met us at the cabin this weekend and we had a lovely time Saturday further exploring the area Mike and I discovered last time. After 4 hours or so the pups were pooped. Here are some pics of the Short canines enjoying the area.
Oh, it snowed today. Not the 7-12 inches forecast, just a little dusting. I, however, am sick and tired of it and beginning to question whether spring is going to show up at all this year.
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