Over coffee and the last of the cinnamon rolls, Max said it has almost been two days since we heard anything about the Obama Health Care Plan. So there are good things about not having internet access. It scares me when people on The Hill want to rush something through.
We spent some time on the porch drinking coffee, listening to the birds sing and watching Duke try to catch flies. Those darn things bother him so. Reminds us of a horse and the way flies bother them.
Back into the cabin for me to do some more cleaning. With two dogs and the wet weather, a lot more needs to be done this time. Thankfully it is a small cabin and doesn’t take that long. Max went back to Reception Hill to call about the internet service, even though it was an area wide problem. With the lightening strike we wanted them to check our radio receiver, just in case.
The afternoon was spent doing odd jobs around the cabin. Getting the internet service up and running again. We took the dogs for a walk before dinner. Spent some time on the porch enjoying evening.
A very cloudy sky so no stargazing tonight. But the Heavens did put on a show for us . . . . The lightening in the distance was beautiful. Tried to get some pictures. I think a few turned out, but won’t know for sure until I can upload them when we get home.
CRITTERS
Terry and Kitty came to change out our internet radio receiver. It has been wonderful visiting with them both times they have been out. We are always learning more about the area and living in the DMR. Found out several things about the animals here.
The Mojave Rattlesnakes, which have a neurotoxic venom, breed with some of the other Rattlers in the area. The reason some Rattlesnake Species’ venom have haemotoxin and significant neurotoxic effects as well. Great!! This is nothing new, just explains what we have read about the different rattler venoms.
The jack rabbit in this area is a different species from Jack Rabbits found in other areas. Of course it is called The Davis Mountain Jack Rabbit. One of the characteristic is that it will sit still when it senses danger. Thinking if it is still, nothing can see it. Suppose to be very well documented. That is why they will sit in the middle of the road with their backs to you, waiting for you to leave, not realizing you aren’t going to leave until they move. Silly Rabbits!!!
Also the Mule Ear and White Tail Deer are doing some cross-breeding. Their offspring are sterile. One of the reasons the deer population is down around here. I find that interesting and want to check into it more, to see if it is a recent occurrence and why this seems to be happening.