The River Nest Bed and Breakfast

Milo here.  This past blizzard/storm has caused me some consternation.  Going out to “do my thing” became a challenge right off.  I love romping in fresh show, but this snowstorm turned romping into jumping surges, the end of which left me in a hole with snow over my head literally.  I couldn’t even lift to pee nor stupe to- you know.  Dad came to the rescue with his shovel.  He made me some paths to a couple of trees and wide areas to “do my thing”.  That helped a lot. Until we got the driveway cleaned, that was the extent of my usable travel area.

Even the driveway cleaning was a major evolution.  Dad being 78 now, and with his surgical past, snow removal isn’t his thing so to speak.  He hires it done.  Well, they came with their blowers and started in.  But, the bigger machine just kept plugging up, and the smaller one was almost as bad.  I gave up watching and went in for a nap.  Finally between two crippled machines and a bunch of shoveling they got a path big enough to “back down” the whole driveway with the  Maverick pickup.  Then they left. Dad called a neighbor who owns a skid loader and he agreed to come and clear out the rest of the drive.  It took him about 45 minutes.  He amazed Dad when he would not take any pay. Refused to from a neighbor. (We will do something to repay his help in the future.)

So, we are sort of what you could call “normalish”.  I can do my thing and we can get up and down the drive.  Maybe I’ll even get to go for a ride again!  Still need to clear off 2 decks and the stub driveway on the other side of the house.  IF the weather people can be believed, we will get some 50 degree temps in the next 3 or 4 days instead of teens and zero.  That should help with the snow removal!  Thank you (maybe) Mother Nature!!

All the best.  Think Spring!!!

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Milo

Hi canine lovers.  Its Milo!

Dad and I spend quite a bit of time watching the river. In doing so, we see a fair amount of wildlife, besides the expected eagles.  Today I  want to share some of the pictures Dad has taken.  Most are right from his easy chair in front of the window.  Some get my dander up and I bark and growl and carry on.  Others…so what?

Of course this is a fox.     Grand looking fella.  He gets barks and growls.

This  would be a Cedar Waxing.    They  inundate and harvest the Mulberries in our  Mulberry tree when they ripen.  They also clean out our flowering cranberry tree in the spring of what ever is left after winter.

Next we have the unwanted Coyote.  They are a rare sight and we have only seem the one.  It was in a hurry across the ice and into the grassy area next to it and scampered across the RR track, up our hill and across the highway, never to be seen again.  I dearly wanted out and to give chase, but Dad thought not a good idea.  He got BARKS, GROWLS, and much carrying on!!

Then there are deer.  Rare to see on the RR track, but on occasion.  Now, if that coyote had been on a different schedule, it would have been interesting.  The deer get barks and growls too, but not as noisily as the coyote!

This splendid dude is a Red Tailed Hawk.  Mostly white belly fakes one out, but the tail from the back is for sure red.  We see them fairly often perched in the tree line along the old railroad bed across the inlet from us.  They certainly are patient birds.  Looks mean and hungry!  He just gets a …so what.

Well, you are probably bored by now, and my creative tank in almost empty.  So will go take a nap, maybe get a treat too.  More wildlife on another day.

As ever,

Milo

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Hi. I am Milo, the newest member on staff at The River Nest. I think I am in entertainment, cause I can’t cook or clean worth a darn. I just started today. I hail from Oklahoma. I was caught running the streets and was incarcerated. Some nice people from Minnesota rescued me. Now Carol and Bill have adopted me. I am about 6 months old and my lineage is questionable. You know, Oklahoma….could even have some Brahma in me. Who knows? Training is going fine so far. I have done all my toilet business outside and picked out a chair already. I taught Bill I can stand up and reach raw chicken on the counter with no trouble. Now we are going to watch Midsummer Murders and snuggle a little. Hope I like the show. English!?!? I’ll try just for these nice people. More later. Milo.

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January 30, 2013

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It’s here! It’s here! Southest Minnesota’s most exquisite time of the year!

Whereas most people think of this as autumn or fall, here at The River Nest Bed and Breakfast we call it Septoberfest season. Check out the link to find schedules of events throughout September and October, including contests, parades, musical events, art shows, Papa’s Barn Boutique, parish festivals, great German menus at our local restaurants, and–of course–special programs at The National Eagle Center. It’s a great month-and-a-half of family friendly celebrations!

Here at The River Nest we’re hosting four Sunday afternoon open houses on September 19 and October 3, 10, and 24. Come and see our suites, then visit over coffee and Grandma Tillie’s Apple Kuchen as you enjoy our river view.

Plenty of apple treats will be on our menus this year. Our Haralson tree went berzerk!

We’ve had to rest the overloaded branches on sawhorses.

The barge traffic is still heavy, but the eagles are beginning their return. Along with birds, we’ve had butterfly migration this month. Luckily, these butterflies waited for me to get the camera and even posed for me!

As you can see, Bill’s flowers are thriving too.

It’s time for me (Carol) to pick more apples and pull out that recipe for Apple Kuchen! We hope to see you during Septoberfest!