Just like the Swallows of Capistrano, each winter Eagle River sees the return of deer - usually in herds of 200-300. But this winter the numbers have been far less, no doubt because the snow came so late. Rose Riemer caught one stragler crossing M-26 just before the bridge.

Incidentally, the date of the Swallows' return out there in California happens to be tomorrow (St. Joseph's Day). 50 years ago tomorrow (3/19/52), my Mother made a trip (in another part of the country) and returned with a future resident of Eagle River: namely, me.

Have a good week.

Charlie,

Fifty years ago yesterday ( St Patric's Day ), my mom took a trip from South Range to Hancock, where I arrived on the scene fifty years ago today.

Then it sounds like, if I'm reading this correctly: "happy birthday Charlie" (albeit, a day early).
Happy birthday to you too Walt.
Number 37 (a MERE 37 compared to you old-timers) for me is this Sunday. Send gifts! :)

My wife, a long time resident of Ripley, turns 48 today. Happy birthday Chris!

I suppose I should wish you (and everyone else) a happy bday. :-) Happy Birthday Charlie and friends!

Since you folks were nice enough to wish me a happy birthday last October, it's only fitting to wish you one in return! Half a century, huh, Charlie and Walt? Remember when we wouldn't even trust anyone over 30?

Isn't this the 18th....?

Rosie,
We just returned from Dick's funeral. Thanks for the pictures.
x o

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday, Charlie and Walt;
Happy Birthday to youse bot'!! And many more!
Kittos Oikean paljon, Charlie, for getting us all together in this place, the Pasty-Mail. May God continue to bless.

that deer is the size of my great dane puppy!!!!
i love animal pics..