Something a mere human cannot detect causes a flock of Common Grackles to take flight.
Month: October 2017
Handsome
This garter snake found its way into a building so it was gently escorted outside, where it promptly backed into a defensive posture. It appears to be quite large; was only about 20 centimeters long. A handsome creature.
Living memorial
Back in May we let go of Stella, our beloved ACDx. The network our vet clinic is in has a great program. When you let go of a pet you can purchase a tree and participate in a planting ceremony.
Faye and I along with about a dozen other people did that today. I was able to select a redbud sapling (Cercis canadensis) which two of the techs planted. It seems like a strong young tree and I look forward to watching it grow. I’m unlikely to see it get large and old. That’s fine; this proverb gives me a lot of contentment.
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in. – Greek proverb.
Here’s a photo of us next to Stella’s tree.
Welcome
The 20+ millimeters of rain that fell over the last two days gave a welcome respite from the dry spell going back to late August. This afternoon’s sunshine was equally welcome.
Bottoms up
Two Mute Swans dabble for good bits.
Froggy dog
Fitzi has an uncanny ability to stretch his hind legs out behind him.
Soaring
Turkey Vultures continue soaring above us; their dips, glides, and swoops are so entertaining.
I want to wish all my readers thank you very much for making time out of your lives to visit, and to like my posts when you see fit.
I also want to wish my Canadian readers a very happy Thanksgiving to you, and to the people you care about.
Pleasure
On this, Faye’s first free evening after 43? straight at work, we spent time on the deck. We derived a lot of pleasure from watching Turkey Vultures soaring, wheeling, checking. There are how many in sight?
It has been a good evening.
Upbound
The Algosea in ballast, upbound. It’s still a little incongrous to see large ships so far from salt water.
Over yonder, a tall tree
Over yonder, across the river in Michigan, a very tall tree (which looks like an elm) shades a house and its yard.
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