Sign of Early Spring...or....

I looked out onto my backyard this afternoon (I know, WHY am I doing THAT when FOOTBALL is on?) and what did I see? Not one, but TWO ROBINS!! I know a rare few hang around during the winter, but I've never witnessed that phenomenon. So, I grabbed the camera and here is proof all the Sam Adams hasn't effected my vision:










Somebody better start knitting some sweaters in XXX small...

I'm thinking word on the bird street is there is open water in my backyard due to a heater in my pond which keeps the ice off allowing oxygen for the fish. Don't cry for the fish...they are used to it..in fact, they are swimming around; the water isn't that cold...the heater is far bigger than I need for the size pond I have. Birds of all sorts are around it all day.

So, hopefully, this is a good sign for an early spring. I'm also praying that damned groundhog won't see his shadow in about a month.