Another rainy April weekend is upon us. At the beginning of the week I really had hope that the state budget would get done and I could head up north for a long weekend on Thursday night. But somehow it didn’t work out that way.

I need a good night in the wilderness next to the fire to restore my sleep. Black flies are certain to be out by next week, which already looks to be rainy. Plus who knows how long the budget process gets dragged out. Too late to do Stoney Pond in the off season in Madison County though I doubt this early in May getting a free online reservation would be difficult.