COLD DARK ROOM

[Chubbs the tegu]

Unless there are seagulls flying around haha

 

[Maro2Bear]

Seeing this reminded me that I want some bat houses and owl houses. I also wouldn't mind having some of those tube structures for mason bees.

Yes, i was thinking of making a few of those tube homes for bees too. Pretty easy .

 

[Cathie G]

Seeing this reminded me that I want some bat houses and owl houses. I also wouldn't mind having some of those tube structures for mason bees.

There's an owl that lives near me. I can hear s/he a lot in the mornings sometime after daylight. So much for nocturnal.

 

[Maro2Bear]

There's an owl that lives near me. I can hear s/he a lot in the mornings sometime after daylight. So much for nocturnal.

You sure it’s not a Mourning Dove? They sound very much like owls...

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

God i miss camping .. yes so random lol the things that go through my mind while im sitting here in the house

 

[Cathie G]

You sure it’s not a Mourning Dove? They sound very much like owls...

Well, I've always loved to listen to the songs of birds. I do have doves here also. Also cardinals. Many others also. I know their song.

 

[jeneliza]

Hello from the insiiiiiiiiide. lol

Hello from the other side, lol..

 

[Maro2Bear]

God i miss camping .. yes so random lol the things that go through my mind while im sitting here in the house

Last year I was down camping/kayaking in the Dismal Swamp...

Came back from a day out to a very flooded campsite

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Last year I was down camping/kayaking in the Dismal Swamp...

Came back from a day out to a very flooded campsite
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Dont even have to leave ur tent to fish lol

 

[EllieMay]

Thanks. No plan, just started rounding the limb. Then a peaked roof....coated the roof with glue, covered in saw dust.

I like it!

 

[Ray--Opo]

so I went out to the store today, I can't believe the disrespectful behavior, I was waiting for a funeral procession yes it was a mile long with firemen policemen etc pretty sure it was for one of our officers that died from the covid-19 however people were just cutting in front of it and cutting them off and getting in between them sorry to post but this just made me so angry, I need to see how many other people feel like this is so above the normal disrespectful behavior,

I agree, the self absorbed and greedful behavior in America just seems to get worse. All over the world I am afraid!

 

[jeneliza]

I agree, the self absorbed and greedful behavior in America just seems to get worse. All over the world I am afraid!

Me too, but I am more afraid for my children, 16 and 19, get ready to start there young adulthood life's, I taught my children respect, and Manors, but what kinda of world are they going into, my son I afraid for but so proud of, hes planning on join the air Force, as a airplane mechanic, so my fear is more about a normal mom, with a child in the military, in today's world, my daughter is going into teaching, so what are the kids of this age going to be like, scares me to think about where this world is going,

 

[Ray--Opo]

Happy Tuesday all.

Large storm blowing in. Got some lawn edging & outside trimming done & then the rains & winds arrived. Sooooo, time to head downstairs & goof off a bit.

I still have plenty of Cherry limbs left in my shed from my by the road find a few weeks back. Ive made a few things, but how many little objects & tea lights does one need! Ive been taking the limbs and shaping on the lathe into little “blanks” (think rolling pin size) for some future fun.

Yesterday decided to find a larger piece & turn a little bee/bird house. Didnt have a real plan, but just went with the flow.

It’s not quite done yet, but it kind of represents a lil thatched cottage. I’ll permanently attach the roof, attach a hanger, give it a light coat of stain to help weatherize it. Drill a few drainage holes. We have plenty of bees, maybe a solitary bee will take up residence.

On the lathe being turned. Entrance Hole drilled. Roof Fitted
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Off the Lathe
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Roof is still loosely fitted. Once I squeeze it in to the body, that’s it.

Nice job! I like when a plan comes together.

 

[Ray--Opo]

Luke Combs fans? ?

Great song!

 

[Ray--Opo]

My husband father's name was Neil Ashley,my mother last name was Lafave, I know you probably know one of the Lafaves, there where 6 kids, two where twin boys,

Sounds familiar, again I will have to ask my sister.

 

[Ray--Opo]

What year did you graduate?

76

 

[Ray--Opo]

Nice. I'd be sure to at least let one tomato give you some volunteers. They are even stronger then the parent. I had that happen one year. It happened during a summer drought. I had nice tomatoes and most other peoples died.

We have 4 plants from those. It was by accident. Rose blended up a bunch of vegetation that is collected over a week or so from preparing meals and Opo's food that has sat for a day or 2. After blending she pours around our yr old fruit trees.
There must have been some tomato seeds in on of her blends.
About a month ago we had tomato plants growing.

 

[Ray--Opo]

Hi folks, think I might be back for a while. Been working, helping a friend , all winter here. Now it is time for me to get back to my life, and my torts and other animals.

Welcome back Cheryl!

 

[Ray--Opo]

Goodmorning everyone, kinda got caught up. Time to start thinking about a new night box for Opo. This will be one that should last him for quite a few years. I have it pretty much built in my head. Who needs blueprints. Going to try and get it built before my back is up against the wall because of cold weather coming. I have plenty of time now.
But like I have said before
Rose says I am a procrastinator.
I say I am just very patient ?
Hope everyone's day goes great.
What ever day it is?????

 

[Maro2Bear]

Goodmorning everyone, kinda got caught up. Time to start thinking about a new night box for Opo. This will be one that should last him for quite a few years. I have it pretty much built in my head. Who needs blueprints. Going to try and get it built before my back is up against the wall because of cold weather coming. I have plenty of time now.
But like I have said before
Rose says I am a procrastinator.
I say I am just very patient ?
Hope everyone's day goes great.
What ever day it is?????

Good luck with the new night box. It doesn't hurt to start thinking about it. Draw up some plans. Use dimensional lumber available at Lowes. Try to build it very close to where it will sit permanently.