COLD DARK ROOM

[Maro2Bear]

mmmmm, It is going a bit slow in here over the last few days. I am getting some zebra finches which I will be putting in my aviary where the torts are, so they will no longer be allowed into the aviary, but they will still have plenty of space. So they shouldn't miss it. I need to make some nesting box or homes for them to sleep in at night time. And thought I would use this concept, with some wool or string or even try and find some reed leaves in the field to use for the weaving. I will be taking for the one nest, the bottom part of a 2lt coke bottle, and the top part of the coke bottle, so the nest will be shorter than an actual coke bottle. I will glue the two together, cut vertical slits down and around the bottle and then weave the material (either the reed leaves and or the wool) and will weave it around it. The other nesting box will be a plastic pot plant pot bottom and a coke bottle on the top and then the same thing with the weaving. Hopefully it will work. Or I need to get a nice big trunk cut some lengths say about20cm long. Cut a piece straight off the top for the lid. Then hollow it out from the top. Cut an entry hole in the side. Nail the top piece back on enough so that it stays on the box but I can still move it sideways to open the box and see inside. Ad viola you have a trunk nesting box.

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And then I want to also try and make these:

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If you lived closer, I could knock a few of those “hollowed out” log homes for you today. But the price of shipping, i would be able to purchase a new lathe!

 

[Maggie3fan]

Misty is a good dog.

Honestly, I don't think I ever was able to know who was an orange who. I wanted to take the neighbor cat home...

 

[EllieMay]

And we are all caught up again. Here is to wishing everyone an awesome day. Thinking of Heather. I hope that she is coping and managing to get through the days. And thinking of Linda and Lyn being cooped up at home. - hoping that you guys get a little sunshine at least that you could maybe enjoy in your gardens and or sun rooms.

Thanks Carol! I’m going to be fine. I’ve always known that we can’t just shut down because life happens.. besides, I don’t have time to schedule a mental breakdown right now ?... I do think all of those who are suffering because of Covid!

 

[EllieMay]

mmmmm, It is going a bit slow in here over the last few days. I am getting some zebra finches which I will be putting in my aviary where the torts are, so they will no longer be allowed into the aviary, but they will still have plenty of space. So they shouldn't miss it. I need to make some nesting box or homes for them to sleep in at night time. And thought I would use this concept, with some wool or string or even try and find some reed leaves in the field to use for the weaving. I will be taking for the one nest, the bottom part of a 2lt coke bottle, and the top part of the coke bottle, so the nest will be shorter than an actual coke bottle. I will glue the two together, cut vertical slits down and around the bottle and then weave the material (either the reed leaves and or the wool) and will weave it around it. The other nesting box will be a plastic pot plant pot bottom and a coke bottle on the top and then the same thing with the weaving. Hopefully it will work. Or I need to get a nice big trunk cut some lengths say about20cm long. Cut a piece straight off the top for the lid. Then hollow it out from the top. Cut an entry hole in the side. Nail the top piece back on enough so that it stays on the box but I can still move it sideways to open the box and see inside. Ad viola you have a trunk nesting box.

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And then I want to also try and make these:

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Lucky Birds! I have no doubts of your success!

 

[EllieMay]

Look, winter is finally coming to the south!!!

 

[Blackdog1714]

Today in RVA started the day with a threat of snow but it didn't show! ? in the south they get scared when snow is forecast- it don't have to show up to get a late start morning! Oh well inside moving a doorway for a few days

 

[Maro2Bear]

Look, winter is finally coming to the south!!!View attachment 314949

Yeah...it’s about time. It’s good for your grass!

 

[EllieMay]

Yeah...it’s about time. It’s good for your grass!

Grass?? What grass?? LOL

 

[Maggie3fan]

Today in RVA started the day with a threat of snow but it didn't show! ? in the south they get scared when snow is forecast- it don't have to show up to get a late start morning! Oh well inside moving a doorway for a few days

Well, I feel for ya'll, we will have another warm day, 40 degrees. No winter

 

[Blackdog1714]

Well, I feel for ya'll, we will have another warm day, 40 degrees. No winter

I can live with out the sheer volume of rain you'll get. I am not buying another boat!

 

[EllieMay]

Good morning ! Looking for a beautiful but cold Saturday.. expecting my brother show up any minute now.. we will have a bonfire tonight to celebrate his 48th birthday. It’s time to celebrate something around here regardless! Wishing everyone a great Saturday!

 

[Blackdog1714]

Good morning ! Looking for a beautiful but cold Saturday.. expecting my brother show up any minute now.. we will have a bonfire tonight to celebrate his 48th birthday. It’s time to celebrate something around here regardless! Wishing everyone a great Saturday!

I am just saying if the wind is right get some real logs in there! I mean no tires but hay thats a whole other kind of bonefire

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning/afternoon all.
Another bright and cold day again here.
There is snow threatened on the higher ground but it should miss us in the valley.
All change next week with the return of some rain but slightly warmer.
I'm a bit bored today,
I have lots of things to do but just mundane stuff.
Lola is still in his hide - sensible tort!
Hope you all have a good day.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Bright, cold & sunny. I’m slowly taking down some Christmas lights from our porch balusters. No rush....

 

[JoesMum]

Good mornooning everyone. We went for a long walk yesterday at an area near here that was formerly gravel pits. It was cold and still... started out a bit misty and gradually cleared... just lovely

 

[Maro2Bear]

Good mornooning everyone. We went for a long walk yesterday at an area near here that was formerly gravel pits. It was cold and still... started out a bit misty and gradually cleared... just lovely
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Looking nice, cool & calm.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Much colder overnight. Sun is up, but it’s only 26 degrees F out. Thats about -3 C for everyone else. Even the birds are hanging low.

 

[Maggie3fan]

I can live with out the sheer volume of rain you'll get. I am not buying another boat!

I have always believed a boat was a hole in the water you throw money into.

 

[JoesMum]

Even colder today. We went back to Haysden and walked upriver roday. It was below zero all afternoon with a hoar frost on everything. The lakes were mostly frozen over today.


Grey heron
Little Egret
This is a new species for me: White Fronted Goose.I’ve never sen them before ?

Redwing

 

[Blackdog1714]

I have always believed a boat was a hole in the water you throw money into.

Two happiest days of boat ownership- Buying a new boat & selling a boat!