Kat: Moon Farm sounds wonderful!
Michelle: There is a great del about our alleged health care that is terrifically frustrating!
Penny: Community!!!

Our committee goes to the regional govt this week to find out what we can do most effectively about these turbines. May have lawyer also. The area on which this scumball wants to place wind turbines is covered in this ?:
Is the MRC aware that the area in which the developer is looking to build the windmill turbines is adjacent to a reserve for the sandstone pavement barrens? Studies are currently being made to expand that reserve to protect more of this barren,, one of only 20 in the world and the largest one in Quebec.

The barren is home to a number of at risk species such as frogs and salamanders, and is part of the migratory route for large birds such as snow geese which come down to feed on the wetland which is an integral part of the barren. It is also home to a variety of at risk trees and flora.

In an article, The Sandstone Pavement Pine Barren of Northeastern New York: A Legacy of Fire and Ice, by David Franzi of SUNY, Plattsburgh, Franzi states, "The barren are marginal ecosystems in delicate balance with existing hydrogeologic and climatic conditions and vulnerable to extinction by natural processes or human activities. With fewer than 20 known sites worldwide, they are considered to be globally rare."
(http://serc.carleton.edu/vignettes/collection/25562.html)

This study, and others, gives us good reason to be concerned, not only for the barrens, also known locally as "The Rock", but especially for the water table which supplies our area and which could be severely damaged by drilling and other changes in the terrain.

Why I am upset!

The court case which had me distraught all last week is postponed until 21 March! That does not feel like a reprieve but more like a prolongation of the torment. All I want is for that man to be in jail for a few years so we can feel safe. Keeping in mind that I do not like the idea of anyone being in jail - unless they are truly dangerous.

Beautiful weekend, and Monday, in the country. Sugaring off has started and our landlord presented us with a still hot can of syrup on Saturday! There are buckets on trees all through the woods and around the cabin. It is fun to have people all over the place, gathering the sap. vehicles in and out, waving to neighbours - and making sure I am clothed as the cabin is a gold fish bowl! This would not be great year round but for a few weeks...

Almost up to 60 on Monday and we fear a short season. But I got spring fever and opened up the garage/studio to let the warm air in! Took out and organized all the stuff that was sitting in the hallway until the weather was better. Cleaned out the screened porch so my pottery is visible on the nice shelves out there and the remaining wood pile is tidy. Set up the distiller in the garage so the noise and heat are out of the house and I can run it whenever needed. Just need to take a bucket of water out. Good system. Also hung a fav LARGE Photo on the LR wall. The internet is working well!

Sunday we looked at an industrial property that interests R. After a good lunch at a cafe run by a verbose, but delightful Persian, we had a great visit with a friend on the beautiful, tumbling river.

Did two loads of laundry last night and all is caught up! Cleaned off most of the city kitchen counter and re-organized it. Much better! Now to the store and the library.