Writing in the Mountains

Phew! Not sure where to begin here. Due to the heat wave and lack of rain, I realize I'm going to have to start picking apples, tomatoes, and berries to freeze and can for winter much earlier than anticipated.

So, today I'm going into my back yard to load up most of what I can still find on my June Apple Trees. Then I'm heading up the mountain on my 4-wheeler to pick blackberries along the roadside. I try not to venture into the woods this time of year. It's dangerous enough to pick berries on a mountain road. Keep in mind I will carry a firearm. That is something that just comes with the territory in these parts of the woods. And I'm quite glad that my Grandfather taught me to not only respect a handgun, but also how to shoot well. Black snakes are not my friends!

Later this evening I plan to pick the ripest of my tomatoes for freezing. Of course, I'll also be watering the garden, my ferns, flowers, plants, and puppies. They love the sprinkler in late afternoon to cool them off. They are so cute running and playing in the water as you may have seen on my blog before.










Keep in touch. I'll be back later this evening with photos.