Mr. Moose Goes to Town

We only live about 2 miles from the print shop where Lyle works, so he usually comes home for lunch. Today as we were finishing lunch, his cell phone rang. That’s not unusual either, as his co-workers often have questions that need immediate answers. But he wasn’t on the phone long this time. He hung up and told us, “Loren says there’s a bull moose over by city hall, down the street from the print shop.”

We immediately sprang up and tore out to the truck, barefoot girls, dog, and all. Even though it was only 2 miles we were afraid the moose would be long gone by the time we got there.

 

He was happy to find a pear tree just loaded with juicy ripe pears. He helped himself to several within easy reach on his side of the fence…