Tuesday, May 21, 2013

The Creek!

 The Creek!
  It almost sounds like the title of a
scary novel or movie. And I suppose
it could be!
  The stream that cuts through the
mountain near our development is
a quiet, beautiful place when its banks
are lined with snow and ice covers
spots where the water ponds.
   But when spring arrives...the
"creatures" come out!
   May flies are usually the first to
arrive. They're not scary, just a
nuisance when I try to take my
morning walks in that area.
   As temperatures get a little
warmer you're likely to see other
critters in the vicinity of the creek.
   There's a Ground Hog now and
then. Again, not scary, unless you're
hoping for a weather prediction!
That, as we all know, can be a horror!
   But yesterday's hot temperatures
brought out the real "monsters!"
    First a skunk that didn't make it
across the road! He is gone but,
believe me, not forgotten!
    Then the biggest fright of all!
    The "Swimmers!"
    When ever the temperatures
hit the mid 70s and the sun is out
bright and strong you'll find cars
parked on any available spot near
near the only access trail to the
creek where there are no "No
Trespassing" signs!
     Some come just to sit in the
cool running water. Many come to
party. By evening there's usually a
campfire and a couple of brews.
     If you miss the sights you can
view the litter the next morning.
     Makes me kind of long for those
quiet winter scenes.
      Hope the skunk odor soon
disappears and that all your NEWS
is good!

























 
 
 

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