January 1st
2014 blew into our bay under a blustery grey sky kicking up small
waves which we could hear rushing up the beach before actually seeing
them from the warm coziness of our bed.
Unexpected company is
always welcome here at the Outpost, although not everyone gets
invited in for coffee and cake.
It's been several years
now since Slick came wondering through and we made his acquaintance.
I think he's put on a little beef.
We eyed each other for a
few minutes through the patio doors. I must not have been too
interesting though for he slowly turned around, padded across the
deck, slipped under the rail and sauntered into the woods without a
backward glance.
Another holiday season
has come and gone. Tomorrow the tree comes down which I hope is
easier than it was putting up, the decorations get packed into their
boxes and stored away up in the attic. Some of the edibles will make
it into the freezer while some may just become a treat for Al and Two
Off (formerly known as the deer One Off) but I'm afraid the pickings
will be scarce, for Mike and I wholeheartedly embraced the holiday
traditions of Eat, Drink and Be Merry!
Christmas morning
breakfast...mimosas and ginger scones with homemade apple jelly.
Hot out of the oven Orange
and Rum Cake
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Swirl, Salty Chocolate and Maple Walnut (OMG good!)
and if there
was any left to show you, Spicy Maple Fudge.
Happy New Year!
Heather & Mike
