During the holiday break next week, we plan to spend time playing with our horses, enjoying the winter, and exploring the woods in our area a bit more.

Within yards / metres of one of our barns, there are signs of deer foraging for food.   Their tracks are everywhere as well as impressions in the snow of where they've been lying down to sleep.   And of course, little deer poo piles are sprinkled on the snow.   So, even though we haven't actually seen deer since the summer, we know they are still here.

Winter wonderland, wildlife, and a quiet holiday break at home with our critters.   It'll be a nice way to see out 2005.