August

Aug 17, 2011 09:45

 
I love late summer on the open prairie.  We are waking up to cool mornings now, but still benefit from the glow of warm light.  The mosquitoes are waning and the ticks are almost gone.  Around midday, white butterflies gather around the purple vetch to sip nectar.  I am not familar with their scientific name, but I do believe they should be called ( Read more... )

weather, minnesota, phenology, slice of life

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cathy_edgett August 17 2011, 15:00:31 UTC
Lovely!

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sillyliss August 17 2011, 15:34:49 UTC
I can't believe that is our backyard!

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sarahk_xoxo August 17 2011, 17:02:54 UTC
Beautiful :)

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oregana August 17 2011, 17:03:48 UTC
Is there a video under that Quick Time black box? Mine is inactive. :(

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zebulen August 17 2011, 17:12:37 UTC
Yes, there is supposed to be a video clip there. If people can't see it, I blame Photobucket!

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braversir August 17 2011, 17:39:32 UTC
Very much enjoyed your description of late August on the prarie.

Unfortunately was not able to view the video. Strange things happening on my (new) computer lately...

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zebulen August 17 2011, 17:58:01 UTC
Thanks, Dad.

Not the new Toshiba?

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braversir August 17 2011, 18:03:42 UTC
Yes, the Toshiba.

I also experienced a problem trying to view a jpg file that Melissa sent me from her Nook.

Such is life in the computer lane.

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