Chore two: Set a base for a new flag pole in concrete. The old flag pole was another casualty of last year's storm.

Hey Charlie, I'll have another slug of coffee and take your picture while you dig! Pity dad isn't here, I'd tell him you're slacking.

Chore two complete. Success rating: 100%

It's time to hit the mud with the freedom ponies.

A fun and challenging ride, on roads blocked by downed trees and overgrown from lack of use, brought us here, Aninnan Lake.

Brother Charlie surveys the scene...

...and what a scene it is. Zero development; wild and pristine; abandoned aside from for us! You don't get to do this everyday, at least I don't.

Here's a narrows between two sections of the lake. Near this spot, the old boy scout camp featured a large dock and raft. Charlie and I sneakily swam there as kids

My great buddy Eric loaned his pony to Charlie for the weekend since Charlie's mountain pony needs to go to the vet.