Somehow I forgot to mention that a bear was seen in our neighbours' farmyard, which is not even an eighth of a mile north of our place. I should be nervous, but for some reason am not. I guess it's because I didn't see it myself. Bears are a rare sighting around here; I've never seen one.
Also, I assume the dogs will alert me if a bear is near. I never get down the road without the two of them.
After the rains, I was advised to watch Ducky Doodle closely, as the rushing water could sweep him off his feet.