Bugged

With the unseasonably heavy rains this spring, the mesa is quite green. While we never like to complain about the rain, we have found ourselves cursing the gods for sending a plague of biting insects to the mesa. Tiny mosquitoes and other bugs have made our first few weeks here rather uncomfortable for Lord Bison. Nearly everyone has itchy bites on their legs and faces, but Steve is suffering more than most. He seems to have an allergic reaction to the bites, which have turned into large red welts on his ankles and calves. The only remedy is anti-itch cream and long pants, even in the 90-degree heat. We hope they'll fade soon so that he can return to his usual summer attire of shorts and sandals!