Well, it isn't the best picture but you tell a Sitka black Tailed deer to stop and smile for the camera. HINT: It doesn't work.
Solo is the 2 year old deer on the left of the photo that we cared for when he was found as an orphan.
"Solo" 2 years ago in the photo on the right.
Photo courtesy of Doug Lindstrand
"Solstice" was smaller deer on the right with Solo. He looked a lot smaller when he was born on June 21rst (Summer Solstice). The longest day of sunlight in Alaska every year. It is basically a holiday here.
Next photo is how big he has gotten!
Leia is his mother. Also a 2 year old orphaned we raised.
photo courtesy of Doug Lindstrand
Every year we still get the veggies that were used in the Palmer State Fair vegetable competitions. Here is a display of the largest veggies we received. Cabbages are lining the ground with a large rutabaga on each end. A large zucchini is on the right side of the table. In the center is a cauliflower head surrounded by various other types of veggies like turnips, squash, radishes, rhubarb, and peppers.
The bears appreciated them very much. photo courtesy of Doug Lindstrand
We also start to clear our own garden out that we take care of all summer. The musk oxen really enjoy the cabbages from our garden.
photo courtesy of Doug Lindstrand
Now the other thing I really enjoy about the fall is the fact that things in general slow done at the center. This means I get to play with the animals more! I started my work day by playing with Jade our handsome red fox.
Remember when Tectonic looked like this?
Now he looks like this!!!!! He lost his baby coat of fur and is finally filling in his lanky body.
alright. moose play time!
Hey Tectonic let's both stick our tongues out at the same time for a selfie.
1.2.3!
Wait wait wait! Tectonic you stuck you tongue out too early!
OK
1.2.3!
Danggit! Now I did it to early!
Ok let's just smile.
Goodnight lower 48,
E and Z
