Look North, Look South

 As I contemplated what I might write a blog on.... I considered my passions...  Among many- I really enjoy the wonderful things about Missoula- especially spring, summer and fall.... and yes, probably winter too but maybe not quite as much.  Spring is one of my favorite times of the year-  a time of new growth and new beginnings.  Especially in our yard. We have about 2 1/2 acres that is between 3rd St and the Clark Fork River.

This spring is no different but it seems like everything is more  accentuated.  Last fall Kathie and I planted about 100 bulbs so earlier we could look out our back window and see bunches of tulips and daffodils.   Of course I have to get my gnomes out to make them be even more picturesque

Our yard is an interesting contrast...
If you stand in the middle of the pasture and look north... you see the gorgeous, loaded apple blossoms.

Look South... and you see the mighty Clark fork--  gradually rising up to fill out gully and the slough... and the space in between.  Usually the river is about a 1/2 a mile away and we have maybe 6 inches of water in the slough.  That gate there is usually where we walk to go SEE the river.  Now it IS the river!

So far we have been fortunate-  we have several feet of bank before it reaches our pasture-- but it is certainly close by.  It's fascinating to watch the river rise -- it can change from morning to evening and certainly from day to day.  

I will close with that... with more to come -- this could be a lot of fun.   now to figure out how to upload photos from my phone to my blog...  Lesson #2-- here we come!