right before sunset last evening I noticed some of the pesky vines that want to engulf everything around had leaves starting to pop out and there was a herd of deer chewing away at the buds on my chestnut trees. problem is I haven't seen any deer since before hunting season and yesterday there were seven of them that I saw chewing away on those trees I hope to get a crop from. I guess it's time I can hook the garden hose up and make sure the mowers and other lawn equipment is good to go. I wish I could extend firewood cutting and stacking season a bit longer to get the woodshed stuffed to the gills but the heat is coming on fast its was almost 75 degrees yesterday afternoon. with my luck the flowers and fruit set will take place on my peach, cherry and apple trees and then and only then there will be another deep freeze.