While the Monday morning commuters were stuck in traffic yesterday, I was stuck behind a slow moving moose.  It was out for a leisurely stroll.  The only problem was that it was walking down the middle of the road.

The only vehicle on the road was mine.  I approached slowly.  When I was about ten car lengths away, it turned its head and looked at me but did not move into the ditch.  I got to within five car lengths when it decided to move.  It obviously didn't feel like jumping any fences that early in the day because it turned into the driveway access to an open field.

That was a great way to begin a busy day.  After thirteen years of use, my lawnmower decided to call it quits so I had to go shopping.  The new one that I purchased had to be put together.  I was impressed to find that it started on the first pull of the rope.

The day was perfect for working outside.  I managed to get the entire spring clean up done so it can rain anytime.  The new perennials planted in the fall are about three inches tall.  The leaf buds are popping open on the ninebarks and the saskatoon bushes.

The garden beds are ready for planting.  I mixed leaves into each of the beds.  I'm hoping to have time this week to plant the beds and put the greenhouse caps over them.

This season is my busiest time at work. With the yard work done, I can enjoy my 'after-work' cup of coffee on the deck while I listen to the birds singing and watch the backyard green up.  I'll be getting the outdoor gear list ready soon because camping season is just around the corner.