This morning I was sitting in front of my computer contemplating the local radar to see if I could persuade some rain to come my way (it’s supposed to actually rain today), when I stretched and leisurely looked out the window. I almost fell off my chair. This guy is a big one and any hunter would be proud to have this strapped to their wall. They would call this an 8 prong. He’s in terrific shape. Not a rib to be seen and very well muscled. He’s clearly not from around here because when he saw me he took a spectacular leap over the fence and leapt into the field beyond. In contrast the local deer here are skinny and very tame and kind of just look at you when you try to chase them out of the garden beds. It’s rutting season and last Sunday he was busily making new fawns with a doe right outside the living room window. Talk about nature up close and personal!! I feel like I am living in a wildlife TV show.