By Patty Wilber
This week I left for Boston on Wednesday and time just slipped away, so all I have are butt pics. Tails are attached.

The two bells show that this mule can pack and ride. If there was a third bell, that would add driving to his skill list.

Another nice mule butt. The mules and donkey’s typically have britchings around their butts because saddles tend to slip around more. The britching plus a breast collar can help stabilize the saddle.
So, I lost Carson’s butt (pic) somewhere. I rode him and ponied Lacey to give Carson practice hauling someone’s butt up the mountain (Lacey and well, me, too!).
The whole reason we were there was to clear Spruce Trail for another trail crew that will began working Wednesday . We moved a lot of down wood, and checked the spring (going good!). This was my favorite tree.

Richard and Cheryl contemplating the cut. We were in the wilderness, so that means hand tools all the way.
Happy Friday! Not sure if I will be around a computer to reply to any one!