December 3, 2008

We had scrambled eggs and toast along with my tea and Jerry had a hot spiced apple drink. After breakfast Jerry went out to rearrange his camera box. He came in to tell me there were four deer in the parking lot. I went out and Jerry was walking toward the group. They did not run. He sat down on a large rock and began to take photos. They were quite relaxed and calm. He took photos for a long time.

I finished washing dishes and watched him. While he was taking photos a man came up behind him and told Jerry that he was a birder and that when he was pouring out bird feed the deer came running up to him. He was able to hand feed the deer. They are quite tame. The man had lived in a Casita for 7 months before he retired. His wife was living in their retirement home. It was just a place to stay for the last months of employment. He said that he hated every minute. He put it up for sale on the Casita forum and sold it in 2 hours.

We toured Fort Davis National Historic Site that morning and afternoon. They are restoring the Fort. I enjoyed the tour and the people there. Jerry stumped the historian when he asked what was a "Comanches rifle pit"? I am sure we have a pretty good idea and will google it when we get home if we remember.

We went to eat at the Black Bear Restaurant at Indian Lodge. Not very good for me but Jerry really enjoyed his catfish. An older couple there said that it was the best kept secret in Texas and they are regulars.

Back to Skyland Drive. The wind has really picked up and gusts are about 65 mph. Going up the mountain it was quite clear the winds were blowing. A haze of sand was in the sky and our view was not as clear as it has been. Jerry had purchased a beer to drink with the guys tonight. He called them from the hill and told them that he was going to drink it when we get back to the Casita. He talked to the gang, including Miquel who was visiting from Spain. Oh, the beer purchased for the occasion was Tacate imported from Mexico. Jerry really wanted a Lone Star.