Even the elderberries are early this year....in July?

Lots of work has been done at the Federal Farm: a new stone dust entry way and  cutting of buck thorn along the western edge. Quiet afternoon. We had the place to ourselves which is unusual.

The last time I saw Guppy Falls there was some water dribbling down but today I wasn't sure.  The lack of rain has taken its toll on this also.

How irresponsible can someone be?  We walked up to the top of the steps at Guppy Farm and were greeted by this area which had been someone's fire pit.  With the recent dry weather one stray spark could've resulted in a huge fire on this hillside.  What were these people thinking?