Hi All, We had 7 TOWNIES yesterday, Carolyn, Paula, Jody, Leigh, Effie, Janice and me, protected by the Canine Protection Team of Waldi and Berta.  We traveled 4.1-4.6 miles, depending on which app we believe, over steep terrain, rocky crevices and flat silt, all the time marveling at the beginning of Spring and the emerging blooms of the flowers.  We stopped by the secret grave site and we carefully counted each TOWNIE as we left to ensure that none had been grabbed and held captive in the grave by unknown forces.  We frantically searched initially after we left the site but then a careful recount calmed the tense nerves; all were present.  The squirrels were scampering about, tormenting the fine Snouties as they are hunting dogs.  Last week, they hunted the wind but yesterday it was big game, the squirrels.  Cardinals were singing and flitting about. The weather is gently warming, a reminder that the Texas heat is not too far away.

Until next time… Happy Trails, Marsha