Our weather continues to be amazing, we are just not having a winter. I thought this morning that it was cold until I looked at the thermometer and it showed that the temperature was 29 degrees. Pretty balmy for January to be sure with no snow anywhere.
I was driving to Augusta for a meeting (actually a day filled with meetings) just past the Medomak River I saw a bobcat cross the road in front of me. Pretty unusual to see one out and about especially in broad daylight.
I have been one of those who were skeptical of the global warming hype for a long time. I believe that it is very hard to see long term trends while you are living in them. But given the fact that it is now January and we do not have ice on the ponds that is safe to walk on tells me that something is definitely up. We get a few days of cold weather and then it warms up and rains. Hardly a Maine winter we have only had a few inches of snow but plenty of rain.
This time of year makes me realize how fortunate I am. Maine Outdoors has become a successful business that I enjoy working at every day. I have clients that I like to spend time with and best of all; a good part of the year is spent outside in a place that I love. I am always grateful when one of you reminds me how beautiful this place is and how fortunate I am to be able to work here. How many folks can say that they see eagles or ospreys close up on at least half of their work days each year?
