The first sign of spring here in northern Michigan is the calendar which says tomorrow is the first day of spring. Most likely the spring peepers around our place are still under about two feet of snow.

The second sign of spring is the wood pile. We have now burned around sixteen face cord which usually indicates a long cold winter.

The cold north wind is blowing strong,
This old winter has been way to long.
In our cabin way back in the pines
The toils of life weigh heavy on my mind.
Looks like this year we'll have no spring
Won't get to hear the Robin sing, the Robin sing,
the Robin sing.

Cap't Bob