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[CarolinaGuy]

@hearlady I decided against bothering with the leaves in the gutter so there's no danger of falling off the ladder.

@Rae As my mama used to say, "Don't spend it all in one place." If you spend a little in a bunch of places, you'll have more stuff .

I watered all the flowers, cleaned the litter box, made hummingbird food.

Did you know that hummers consume their own body weight every day? They have to eat every 10 minutes or so. And they have to store about 50% of their body weight to fuel their migration south in the fall. You gotta wonder when they have time for family life, household chores, relaxation...

Ate leftover bread pudding for breakfast. Is it naptime yet?

Interesting facts about hummingbirds. I bought a fairly large feeder back in the Spring and there for awhile I was having to fill it every couple days but not as many at it now. I had no idea how territorial they could be or how friendly they are. Sometimes when I am replenishing the feeder there will be one or two that are there within a few feet hovering waiting for me. I usually say "okay, give me a minute" lol

 

[StarSong]

@packleader, I'm so sorry about Otto.

@Georgiagranny, you're a wealth of info about hummingbirds - thanks for that. Now I know why DH has to keep refilling their feeder!

Other than putting away yesterday's load of laundry that's currently hanging on the drying rack, and maybe running an errand or two, today will be dedicated to enjoying 3 year old grandson. My favorite kind of day!

 

[packleader]

Waiting for sunrise. The excitement grows.

6 miles up, an airplane is already basking in the sun..........................while a hawk is still waiting.



Even a crow is at the lookout for the sun..................................................Can you see it? The first soft sun rays strike the mountains.



This is the day God has made for us; this is the first day of the rest if my life; God loves you and so do I; I am so happy and full of love.

 

[Muskrat]

I have just spent two days moving plants from pots into the ground. 15 min of actual labor and hours of staring off into yonder. Need to get to project house before I grow roots…

 

[Georgiagranny]

USER=14086]@Georgiagranny[/USER], you're a wealth of info about hummingbirds - thanks for that. Now I know why DH has to keep refilling their feeder!

Google is my friend!

 

[StarSong]

Google is my friend!

Duck Duck Go for me, but same idea.

 

[David777]

Good fun yesterday afternoon enjoying 2 cover bands at the nearby huge Mountain View Art Fair. Also talked to lots of people in art and food booths. Many artists in such booths with less interesting art for most people just looking to buy art, actually get many visitors that come up and just talk to them about aesthetic facets of their art. As a photographer, that is rather natural for me, even for such items as women's clothing or strange food I never eat.

Today will have to drive 55 miles north to San Francisco for the 46th Annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair, a one day fare. Just seen one of the below bands so ought be interesting. Expect to be outdoor street dancing about 4 hours.

STANYAN STAGE LINEUP
11:00 AM – F.A.T. Betty – Teen rock band and winner of 2025 Project Rock Battle of the Bands
11:50 AM – Punked Out Pretty – Garage-glam attitude with femme-forward fire
12:50 PM – Bitchfit Baybies – Riot grrrl revival with pastel punch
1:30 PM – Buzzed Light Beer – Slacker punk satire meets indie grit
2:10 PM – Jimmy Says – Alt-pop sincerity with crisp riffs and charm
2:50 PM – Quintanica – Bay Area Metal Supergroup Tribute
3:40 PM – Boneless Ones – Hardcore skate-thrash crossover icons
4:30 PM – Brad Brooks – A Tribute to Wayne Kramer & The MC5 (Headliner)

MASONIC STAGE LINEUP
11:00 AM – HeadSpace – Project Rock Winner of Battle of the Bands
11:35 AM – Unity Foundation (Speech) – Revolutionary rhythm & reflection
12:30 PM – Hyperdrive Kittens – Glam punk & glitter claws
1:10 PM – Swami 3– SF based Pop-rock trio of brothers
1:50 PM – Violet Basso – Alt-noir mystique with haunting melodies
2:40 PM – Seagulls SF – Dreamy, surf-tinged indie pop
3:40 PM – Uncle Sea Monster – Psychedelic swamp rock
4:30 PM – BABY SNUFKIN 90s Heyday Records legends return after 20+ years with a 10-piece band, new music,

 

[KSav]

In addition to working, I'm going to sweep out my garage. The sand they use on the roads here in the winter tends to build up and needs to be swept out, so that's my big physical chore for the day.

Oh, heck—I'm tired of working! I'm putting everything away and am going to nap, read, and/or watch a movie.

@Pappy, now I'm craving an apple cider donut.

 

[hawkdon]

hope to get a light bulb installer soon...

Well a couple not much younger than me came by and took
care of the light bulb issue...!!!*(from nextdoor post)....

 

[Deya]

I sure wish I had known that today was National Cheese Pizza Day and National Lazy Mom’s Day, before I went out to knock down spider webs spanning across my back door and wash a few windows. I apologize to all you other moms for defiling the day. I will go out and get a cheese pizza and beg for partial redemption.

 

[againstthegrain]

Welp didn't see any game animals on today's hunt, but a squawking Great Blue Heron flew over at tree top level as well as a Great Horned Owl, jumped 5 mallards off the river and a vulture (there is an elk carcass several hundred yards north of my stand.)

Back at it tomorrow.

 

[Sliverfox]

We slept in today.

Both son's talked to hubby today.

Then I emailed the younger one as he has talked about selling hubby's guns.
Told him if he's coming here to carry the guns back to his home,,, he needs to figure time & gas expenses.
I'm thinking a percentage of what they sell for.

That son also wants our boat,, told him come help. move Dad's tractors, etc to different garages.

Made chicken noodles soup for lunch.
May bake some cookies later.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

Good morning everyone, well I had a lucky Power Ball win. I don't know how I will spend it but it was the power ball in red, which means I will win $4.00.

The Atlantic Ocean is clear now of all disturbances, so that is good news.

It will rain today, if it happens, for a couple of hours.

Have a good day, everyone.

Just don't spend it all in one place. That the Atlantic is clear (for now) is good news.

 

[hollydolly]

We had a complete red moon tonight...total lunar Eclipse my Phone isn't any way strong enough to capture it unfortunately... but this is what it looked like....

 

[packleader]

My heart goes out to you @packleader
I hope Otto does not have too much discomfort.

Dear @Pinky The Vet wanted to put Otto (green light) to sleep, but I want to keep him a little bit longer. I obtained pain medication for him. My 10-year old big guy (orange light) also has a problem.

I am trying to find a replacement for Otto www.24petconnect.com is indexing over three dozen public and private shelters in SoCal, and you can search dogs by breed, age, sex, distance, etc. They even have a daily email notification system to tell you if any shelter has just taken in the kind of dog you want.

The City of Redlands Animal Control has a 4 year old male brindle boxer (top left) that I want to check out. Adoption fee for seniors is $110 that includes neutering, chipping, etc. Some public animal shelters are even free, but private shelter may charge several hundred dollars. I have to adopt an adult dog because I am now too old to tolerate a lively puppy.

Top right: The temperature today was well over 100 degrees, so I can take my pups out for a walk only after sunset. I am carrying a blinking flashlight and reflectors for walking on public streets. The picture also shows termite damage at the bottom of the shed.



My older daughter at an Australian beach in Queensland, picture taken with a drone. She'll come home on Tuesday. (Picture copied from iPhone.)



My grandson (younger daughter) is picking apples at Oak Glen, almost 5,000 ft. altitude in the San Bernardino Mountains. My son-in-law is behind him. (Also copied from my iPhone.)

 

[Georgiagranny]

Today is probably going to be a nothing-much day. Water the garden. Vacuum. Brush Maggiecat.

I really should tackle the mess in my closet, but yanno? It's easier just to keep the door closed .

There are a couple of pavers that have needed to be reset for...um...years? Since it's going to be cool enough to do physical things outdoors...

 

[hollydolly]

Afternoon Peeps of SF...

It's a lovely sunny day.. temps 66 deg....@1pm.....

I thought I might go out today and take some photos of the fields and surrounds, they change every week here in the rural shires... but I've got a delivery coming so I will wait in for that...

I'm going to attempt to make Cheesy bread today... it' omething I do fairly regulalry, but not since the accident , so it'll be interesting to see how much I;m able to pound the dough using just one hand....

Have a Super Day