We're back! At least for now. . . There are plenty of excuses: health, sanding and varnishing the tree houses, general malaise. . . For the three loyal followers, we're back for the time being and will attempt to put up some news you don't need and pictures that you will hopefully find more interesting than the accompanying words.

Since the last post and our anniversary, we have been to Las Vegas to see some old friends (alas, we did not win enough money to retire and have someone else write the blog); turned three tree houses inside out with sanding and varnishing; planted a machete into a shin; discovered a bot-fly in the skin and have managed to have a good time.

Now, we're on the cusp of the busy season here when we'll be chock-a-bloc with guests and it's also great bird-watching time, so we have some pics of the birds to put up in the next few days (until the art department rebels once again!)