The Deer that Came to Dinner

The day that Frank came home from the hospital we looked out the window to see what we thought at first was a dog. It was eating at the red leaves on the tree outside the kitchen window. But it turned out to be a young deer, making himself quite at home on our deck. He must have a penchant for flowering plum trees!

The deer that roam the hills of our neighborhood make themselves right at home in our yards and even on our decks. They have very little fear of humans and will walk right down the sidewalk just 10 feet or so from us.

Our city is trying to determine what to do about the problem. Deer weren't such a problem when the cougars were around. Of course, the deer were here first so I guess we will share with them like they have with us!