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Fall Fauna
. . .And so the year continues with the fauna invasion.
A few nights ago while in the process of heading to bed, the porch light flicked on alerting me of movement occurring in the immediate vicinity. Usually it is just a cat, or the occasional skunk but lately it has been my nocturnal furry raider that has been ravaging my apple trees and now the ( Read more... ) -
I can't bear it. . .
'Tis that time of year again when the beran pay me a visit and make life a pain in the ærsende.
They seem to get earlier and earlier as the years go by which makes it difficult to get a crop of apples that is decent. Once upon a time I use to pick the apples in the first and second week of Winterfylleþ after we had a series of frosts which swiftly ( Read more... ) -
Tribute. . .
Today a large parcel arrived from distant and outlandish territories to the east.
It was a forewarned delivery so it wasn't unexpected. After lugging the rather large package home it wasn't long before I was soon embroiled in trying to get the darn thing opened for it was evilly secured in the most frustrating manner. Dire fetters does packing tape ( Read more... ) -
Poor siskin. . .
Seems a perennial thing. . .young birds gather in flocks and buzz around rejoicing in their new found ability to fly.
It is indeed a learning curve. Inevitably there are accidents and this year is no different as the fledglings smack into the house windows. It's a sickening *clung* sound often accompanied by a puff of feathers. When I see that I ( Read more... ) -
Another ride. . .
This past Monday I managed to slip away for a nice ride in the summer sun.
Destination: Cokato, a one time community where coke was made a few miles south of me. I like making this ride because it brings back memories of childhood when I would often come out this with my dad to fish the river. The place has changed somewhat in that most of the old ( Read more... )
