(Above:) Alexander Springs.
2/21/2021: A pleasant sunny day with lows in the low 50s and highs in the mid-70s.
Dawn of 2/21/2021. 
This image was taken shortly before feeding a large number of Wagyu and Belgian Blue calves grain in their feed lane. 
A miniature meadow of varying flora to be found about a quarter mile west of Jacobhouse. 
A Master Blend BLU chuck steak reverse-seared for dinner. 
Chuck steak, radish slaw, and a salad comprised of mixed greens. Delicious.
2/22/2021: Low sunny 50’s were ensued by highs in the 70’s and precipitation at dusk.
Dawn of 2/22/2021. 
Young Wagyus graze on the flourishing rye within the hill lot. 
A water trough that I helped surround with limestone in the calf-lane so the young ones could more easily quench their thirsts. 
Dolores returns. I had not seen the office-spider for about 2 weeks, but a new web and some protruding legs most assuredly indicates her presence. 
Dinner: Egg-tacos topped with bacon, havarti cheese, Cholula, and a fresh relish comprised of onion, lime, and salad burnet.
2/23/2021: Morning began in the high 40s and proceeded to dwell in the mid-70s in the mid-to-late day – sun shining brightly all the while.
Dawn of 2/23/2021. This was the only time I witnessed clouds today. 
Madre-measuring-and-marking plywood under the old oak tree south of Jacobhouse. 
A Suyo Long Cucumber pressing its way out of the soil. 
A young blue – spawn of #326 – enjoying a lazy late winter’s day. 
It is beginning to look like spring. 
The fully-fastened floor boards at the front of Madre’s office container. 
Preparations for dinner: Kale and Arugula for the salad and dough for the pizza. 
Pizza post-cook. 
Dinner: A delightful repast of bacon & cheese pizza accompanied by a kale & arugula salad doused in a De Nigris Balsamic vinaigrette.
2/24/2021: The day began in the mid-40s and proceeded to warm to the high-70s by the time I was immersing myself in Alexander Springs. After 10 AM, the bright blue sky remained nearly cloudless until dusk.
Dawn of 2/24/2021: While finding a runaway newborn calf, I happened upon this bush of uncertain name and origin. 
I procured a closer image and have since found that this plant is a form of fumitory (a herbaceous plant belonging to the poppy family). 
Jacob pushing a newborn calf back to its mother who can be seen standing at the fence. (Picture taken by Padre.) 
Mother Wagyner blue and her returned wayward offspring. 
Ritsabittle #10: A return to Alexander Springs. The pizza-breakfast was splendid. As for the accordion, I was complimented upon my playing by a lively older couple who said that I inspired them to talk about taking up their own accordions again and bringing them into nature as I had. So far, only positive occurrences have resulted of this new addition to my weekly adventures. 
Alexander Springs. 
A(nother) glance at the impressive canyon-like formations from a more-submerged vantage than last time. 
People-folk for scale. 
This may have been a bass. It allowed me to approach quite closely. 
Jacob in the spring. 
I stopped by a little goat farm on the way back home and procured some cheese for tonight’s pastry-pizza. As can be seen, the owners chose quite a unique name for their operation. 
Lunch: Today I ate at Pop’s Country Diner – a restaurant that only just opened on 40-East (and about midway to and from Alexander Springs). Though I typically do not seek out such fare, I thought I would support the new establishment. The fried fish filets had a deliciously light batter, the fries & hush-puppies were fresh, and the staff was personable and swift. The only thing I would have changed was the coleslaw. It needed to be a tad cooler, and I tend to favor vinegar-based slaws rather than mayo-based ones. On all, though, it was a great meal. 
Back at home, here are the flowering arugula of the Hugelkultur. There are so many blossoms, they are producing a sweet & quite appetizing fragrance. 
Approaching dusk of 2/24/2021. 
Dinner: A puff-pastry pizza topped with homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, Butthead goat cheese, salad burnet, and prosciutto. 
The texture of the crust was fantastically crisp while the flavor was very reminiscent to a lasagna.
2/25/2021: The day began in the mid-40s once again and proceeded to heat up to the mid-80s. Again, the sky remained almost entirely devoid of visible vapors.
Dawn of 2/25/2021. 
Lunch today: A reverse-seared Master Blend Angus shank steak accompanied by myriad greens harvested from the Jacobhouse garden. 
Mid-afternoon: The pasture has truly begun to dry up after last week’s rains. 
Boxes of supplies that Madre received for her container project. What could be inside? 
A single strip of aluminum drip-channel. The three boxes from the prior picture each contained only one of these. 
Beginning the process of pressure washing Jacobhouse’s roof as bovines stare up from below. 
Halfway done (the dark splotches are loose granules of algae that have already been dislodged from the roof). 
The sun was beginning to go down, and the bovines still needed checking. I shall finish in the morning. 
Dusk in the beef pasture.
2/26/2021: Today began in the low 50s and proceeded to achieve mid-to-high 80s. It was very likely the warmest day this year thus far.
Dawn of 2/26/2021: A Florida Cracker Cow / Belgian Blue cross stands in the foreground while her offspring reposes in the background. 
Though prevalent in this picture, these clouds did not linger. 
Jacob pressure-cleaning the Jacobhouse. (Picture taken by Madre). 
Jacobhouse after the roof (and top ornamental strips) had been pressure cleaned. 
Lunch today: Master Blend Blue chuck steak accompanied by a cucumber, onion, radish, and tomato salad. 
Pastry dough made after lunch. Its use has yet to be determined. 
Jacob cutting a piece o’ plywood for the Madre-office (Picture taken by Madre.) 
Mid-afternoon in the south east beef pasture. 
A newborn out of a Wagyner Blue cow displaying the leg-posture typical of very young Wagyus. 
Dinner: A few egg-and-cheese tacos topped with onion & salad burnet relish and Cholula hot sauce. Garden greens served alongside. 
Dough prepared for tomorrow’s lunch-pizza. 
A Master Blend Meat-Lover’s pizza bearing bacon and beef strips. It smells delectable.
2/27/2021: This day began in the high 50s and proceeded to heat up into the mid-to-high 80s. It was actually hot and dry this afternoon.
Dawn of 2/27/2021. 
Brangus mother #3976 with her newborn British Blue offspring. After two difficult calvings in a row, we wondered if she would need help this time. Fortunately, she bore the calf on her own, and all appears well thus far. 
End-of-day Farm Shenanigan: Helping Madre escort a runaway Wagyu calf back to its pen. 
Dusk of 2/27/2021 (and 11 bags of Moo-Magic). 
Dinner: A quiche bearing Swiss cheese, onion, summer squash, mushroom, oregano & basil tomato paste, and various spices. The pizza-like flavor was supreme and the light-and-flaky texture was sublime.
Final Note: I had an excellent time at Alexander Springs this week. The weather is warming up, and the water is refreshing. I have a feeling that there shall be much more Spring-exploration in the weeks to come!
Great pictures, made me want to take a swim and for some reason the moo-magic picture especially caught my eye too. Truly liked the accordion inspiration.