Gopher update

The score is Julie-3, gophers-3.  I have caught three gophers (well, technically 2.1), and I have set traps three times without catching any.  Last night was a new setting, but I think it will sit for a week before I can check it again.  Big, big storms coming through.

Guests at the 'new' house

Yesterday was a busy day with super guests.

BandN8plusKy!  Fun!  N8 had not been here yet, so we gave him the grand tour, including a walk around the back edges of the property.  He played Scout, seeing the holes for the field mice and pointing out signs of activity. Then he and B shoveled some gravel into the back of his truck. The gravel is destined for some perimeter of their chicken coop project. We also had some 5' metal stakes to donate to their anti-deer-in-the-garden project.  A bit of a challenge for N8 and I to get some OUT of the ground!  One broke when I was rocking it loose. Down went Julie on her bum.  With a squeak.

N8 also helped set our first mole/gopher trap. Update: I check the trap this afternoon and we got, ummm, at least part of one.  That's all I will describe because some of you dear readers are very sensitive sorts.

Our day also was designed around the OSU/Stanford football game starting at noon. Good friends Ed and Carol came from Salem - also their first time here, so more tours.  But a lot of food, TV, talk, more food, more TV, ending the afternoon on wine and chocolate chip cookies. Beavers lost. 

Carol had to get home to change out of her OSU shirt and into a Ducks shirt for their 7:30 game. A house divided.

A very good day. We are looking forward to future visits from them and more family and friends!

Ballot measure in Washington

My friends Paul and James live in Washington state.  February will mark 40 years that they have been partners.  I'm hoping R-74 will pass tomorrow so they can celebrate their milestone anniversary with a legal marriage!

And because Paul is in charge of his county's office of Marriage Licenses, he can get the first one in his county!