Coyote-the Four-legged Kind

Coyotes are very popular wildlife in West Virginia. They are a medium sized animal with large ears. The Eastern Coyote appears to have rounder ears than the Western Coyote possess.

Even though, the coyote looks like a dog, do not approach it. The canine can be as dangerous as many of the other animals found among the wild.

James and Carolyn went on the search of the West Virginia Coyote, because James wanted to take a photograph of one. He used his powerful zoom lens to capture this early morning photo. Often the coyote isn't as handsome as this big boy.




The Coyote below, which James saw from the attic room at McKeel's Bed and Breakfast, was what prompted the hunt.

James didn't want to admit that those glowing eyes were a bit frightening. If these animals were around Washington DC, he had never seen them. Carolyn laughed really hard, when James described the glowing eyes to her.

These coyotes are easier heard than seen, but if you are patient and look closely you will see them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX3cWUG1njg This video by 4jarda.

What do you think of Coyotes? Do you have any photos or coyote stories to share? 

Fresh Strawberry Pie

Carolyn talked James into going to the "Strawberry Patch" with her. She promised him a fresh strawberry pie, if he picked enough strawberries. Linda baked the best Strawberry Pies in 3 counties, and she had the first place ribbons to prove it. Carolyn had helped her for years, but this year she wanted  to bake the pies herself. 

James followed Carolyn through the kitchen and into the huge walk-in pantry. She swished her long dark hair over her shoulder, and bent down to pull two pails from under the bottom shelf.

"Here, if we fill these, we will be able to make several pies." 

James absently grabbed the pail. He was fascinated with the organization that had gone into this pantry. He'd never seen anything like it. Giant cans of tomato paste nestled close to giant jars of peppers, which nestled close to giant cans of green beans. There were all varieties of vegetables, sugar, oils, shells of various kinds and pastas. This only touched the sundry of items that sat on the long shelves. 

"Jim?"

"Sorry, this all just fascinates me." He waved his hand in a slow circle.  "Ready?"

The "Strawberry Patch" wasn't far away. There was a small embankment beside the barn and it was covered in strawberries at various degrees of ripeness. Before long the young couple had filled their pails.

This is how Carolyn prepared the delicious, fresh, strawberry pie for James and for the other guests.


Ingredients 

2 (8inch) pie shells, baked or graham cracker crust
2 1/2 quarts fresh strawberries
1 cup sugar or sugar substitute
2 tablespoons of cornstarch
1 cup boiling water
1 package strawberry flavored gelatin


Directions

1. In a saucepan, mix the sugar and corn starch. Blend corn starch completely. Add boiling water, and cook over medium heat until mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Add gelatin, stir until smooth. Let mixture cool to room temperature. 
2. Place strawberries in pie shells, berries pointed up. Pour cooled gel mixture over strawberries. 
3. Refrigerate until set. Serve with whipped cream.

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