Since Carolyn hasn’t posted in so long, I decided to start writing my own story.  Dog Mountain. Again?  I really didn’t want to leave this morning. The weather wasn’t perfect, I forgot to triple check my pack’s inventory for my 10 bear essentials, I’ve done this hike over 25 times, the trail has gotten too crowded (permits are now required if you hike on a weekend during the summer) and I would be playing hooky from the garden. The garden needs me. I take my role as Defender…