Hopeful Was Too Optimistic!

I was hopeful that the low numbers of squirrels at the farm would be beneficial when planting our acorns.  Wrong!  Peg checked one area where we planted and every acorn had been dug up.  She said she even saw and heard two squirrels mocking and thumbing their noses while she was checking.  So I checked along the new fence line where we planted the other acorns.  It looked like they got most, if not all of those acorns.  So low numbers apparently does not mean inefficiency! 
See Plan B below:

Notice the cage... Here in the suburbs, the squirrels run in packs.  This is not how I planned to re-tree the farm but will try this approach.  The dogs were not sorry to see the kennel used for something different from its intended purpose.

We spent a lot of time this weekend working cleaning up more mesquite.  The weather was nice so it was great to be outside enjoying nature.

The brush piles are getting bigger...

With all the rain we've had, the wheat has sprouted.  If we continue to get the rain, there should be a bumper crop come spring.

Rooster spent a good portion of his day trotting toward the tank, then being called back to stay with us as we worked.  Finally we headed for a walk to the tank and he ran ahead to romp and play.

We continue to be amazed by the amount of water in the tank.  I hate to always mention that fact, but fortunes are made and lost based on the amount of water available.

We also want the fish to be healthy for fishing trips with the grandkids.