If you haven't done so already it would be a good idea to seal tthe ends of the boards as well as use stickerers to space them for air flow... You can use wax or even thick coat of paint. Sealing the ends keeps the wood from drying too fast and cracking. Cedar can have some pretty things going on. I work mostly walnuts and such and figured wood wiyh a nice finish can be mesmerising to look at.

Beautiful wood there Sharon! That also looks like great marten country. I live in a pretty nice place in NW Colorado but have been to involved in the political scene here and the changing demographic of the state to enjoy it. Time to move back to Wyoming and take a rest, away from politics of my rural state being turned into a red state with all the accompanying authoritarian laws. Enjoy Montana! And MT traps has a good suggestion about wood curing to fast.

Did you mean Blue State..

Mtraps, thank you for your thoughtful reminder. Yes I did do that as soon as I layered the lumber, complete with stickers for circulation. I appreciate your good advice. Walnut is amazing wood grain too. I think of shotgun stocks.

Wy.wolfer, this is good marten country,also wolverine. The wilderness area that encompasses the big mountains here sees little human traffic. Since some big wind storms the past several months, and numerous washouts from streams , and tree blowdowns, it sees even less . The few folks who do hike on trails report impassable areas that will take time until they can be cleared and repaired. Meantime, all kinds of fur bearers inhabit the whole area. Including bighorn and mtn. goats.

There are also plenty of turkeys , groups of them routinely travel through my place. They have their little ones now.

Boco, Nessy, yes a sauna would be perfect. I do have a nice cedar chest but I wouldn't mind another one !

And yes Nessy, pahfect for sourdough bread and any other cooking ! Its cool and rainy now so cooking is my fun time . Along with wintah.

FVWC, you nailed it ! One of the best movies ever made, to me.

Great place and view, thanks for sharing with us.

Flipper, The artist ! I fit these things in between some other neat travels and weekly routines. Thanks for enjoying my small but living life to the full adventures.

Love the moose pictures and the beautiful cedar wood as well. Your moose is cool and seems docile enough.
Trapstickman has a moose adventure in his past:

It seems Trapstickman was upset over something the moose must have done.

You have a beautiful place to live out there and I really enjoy your pictures.

That is some beautiful country. Thank you for sharing what you get to enjoy every day.

Trapstickman is after a really big moose ! He's run a ways , he's panting ! Always love your art ! Thank you !

K snow, thank you, and we all appreciate your adventures in beautiful WI and your Monday shares.

My oldest male rabbit still wants to chase my little black one. Obviously a growing male too. I see a rabbit dinner sooner than later-out of the older one . I don't want him chasing my black one off. It's been a good run without loosing any of them , so I see a little bit of culling in the future.

I always told myself I will do this, and so finally the time is arriving. Starting with that big male. There are several other young males growing up that will take over just fine. My blackie included.

Raining very hard now, and everyone is on the porch wanting a treat.

Have a great week and weekend, trappers.

Great post and we all are jealous of you both.......jk

Thanks JK.

A friend who used to live in the area , now in WI, summed it up nicely... there are all the advantages of remote living, and all the advantages of town living.

Mr moose and I agree .

Yes, but it's either a long wait or expensive or illegal.




My area is plain and boring in comparison to Sharon's, but more and more animals have been pulling up since I returned home after spending many years up north. Moose and roe deer are way more numerous than ever, marten and even sable appeared in good numbers, and beaver (also an introduced species) are in all streams now... it's almost like they're stalking me... saw fresh bear sign last week near my beaver ponds, also close to town and also way beyond the official brown bear range.
Few trappers though, almost none. And despite the whole authoritarian regime thing, this place is far less regulated than Europe, and is actually more comfortable than most of Europe and many parts of the US in many ways, especially when it comes to healthcare, accessibility, everyday bureaucracy and work-to-rest ratio. I'm talking about my particular neighborhood though, it's quite unique. I wouldn't be surprised if more westerners settled here, despite the geopolitical turmoil (the few who are brave enough to visit generally like this place very much, and some stay).

Tatiana, I've always wanted to see Siberia, and other parts of the country.. I've read how amazing and vast a place it is, and the unique wildlife there.

Your description of the personal amenities sounds good, despite the powers that be. I'm glad you and the people have this.

My friend Jack Whitman loved working in Russia , with his fellow biologists and friends he made while living there. He loved the Russian people , but not the regime that ruled. Among his most beloved studies was the Amur tigers...or Siberian .

He wanted me to read a new book that was published shortly after his death . He knew of its writing beforehand , from some of his friends there that are in this new book. He specifically requested that I make sure to enjoy it, along with the first book Tiger, by John V. I am presently reading the new publication.

Enjoy your following of wildlife you're seeing, Tatiana. Perhaps they want you to make some wonderful carvings of them . They must know the talented artist that you are.

There is a thing a saying about eating rabbit in June and July. But I don't remember what it is. I don't think you're supposed to eat them in june and july