COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

I have had these ones:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flemish_Giant_rabbit

Sjoe. They are big.

 

[CarolM]

Good morning all.

There is some progress with my back. I still woke in the night, but at 5am not 3am. And this time it was about a quick trip to the bathroom, rearranging my position in bed and dozing rather than having to get up, use muscle rub, take painkillers and spend an hour walking round downstairs.

It’s not fixed by any means, but compared with a couple of days ago I am improved.

It’s cold, grey and dreary outside and due to get wetter later. Some plants I ordered before I did my back in have been delivered so I have 4 lavenders and 3 sedums (for Joe) that need planting. I am hoping daughter or JoesDad can be coerced into a little digging this morning!

Good Afternoon Linda
That is good news regarding your back. Yay progress is always what we want to see. I'll send thought to Joesdad and your daughter that will make them suggest they will do the planting for you. They will think it is their idea. Lol.

 

[CarolM]

Okay this is for you Linda. I actually took the pic the other day. There was also a tiny bird but it was too quick for me and i couldn't get a picture. There is also a birds nest in my yukka tree . I had a glimse of a bird with a twig but by the time I got the camera out I couldn't see it.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Spent all day kayaking on Nanjemoy Creek in southern Maryland and followed it until it reaches the mighty Potomac River.


Heading into a little marshy area as we explore for Eagles, Turtles, Snakes and all kinds of Fowl


Early Morning Launch for our Group into a very still Nanjemoy Creek



This last pix is looking west at the Potomac River where the Nanjemoy joins and continues flowing south.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Hi gang.
I just found THIS in my Redfoot pen.
Looks like I missed an egg or two!

 

[Maro2Bear]

Hi gang.
I just found THIS in my Redfoot pen.
Looks like I missed an egg or two!

Wow! Very neat.... we found a very young Eastern Boxie yesterday. It had looked like it had just emerged from a very long Winter’s nap. Finally some long, warm days.

 

[Maro2Bear]

One of my kayaking mates got this shot of one of the many American Bald Eagles we spotted yesterday.

 

[JoesMum]

Good Afternoon Linda
That is good news regarding your back. Yay progress is always what we want to see. I'll send thought to Joesdad and your daughter that will make them suggest they will do the planting for you. They will think it is their idea. Lol.

JoesDad did the digging This is my pollinators corner coming together - everything picked to be attractive to bees and butterflies. There are several daffodil bulbs that need lifting and moving to a more sensible location. I shall be planting low growing creeping thyme and erica carnea (heather) to act as ground cover next month

 

[JoesMum]

Okay this is for you Linda. I actually took the pic the other day. There was also a tiny bird but it was too quick for me and i couldn't get a picture. There is also a birds nest in my yukka tree . I had a glimse of a bird with a twig but by the time I got the camera out I couldn't see it.View attachment 237198View attachment 237199View attachment 237200View attachment 237201View attachment 237202

Looks like some sort of finch maybe? It’s hard to see. Fascinating to see the nest though.

We have warfare in our garden with the birds. The robins in the cotoneaster have been joined by a pair of dunnocks (aka hedge sparrow). The cotoneaster is just over a metre from our bird feeders.

I feared the robins had been scared off by a mean ginger cat, but they’re still there. The male robin has become very territorial and is trying to fight off everything. To be fair, everything else is trying to avoid him and just go about their business. But he’s not prepared to be tolerant right now [emoji849]

 

[JoesMum]

Spent all day kayaking on Nanjemoy Creek in southern Maryland and followed it until it reaches the mighty Potomac River.

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Heading into a little marshy area as we explore for Eagles, Turtles, Snakes and all kinds of Fowl

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Early Morning Launch for our Group into a very still Nanjemoy Creek


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This last pix is looking west at the Potomac River where the Nanjemoy joins and continues flowing south.

That looks gorgeous!

 

[JoesMum]

Hi gang.
I just found THIS in my Redfoot pen.
Looks like I missed an egg or two!

It seems to be like potatoes. You keep digging them up years after you last planted a crop! And you’re funding cute redfoots!

I know your next problem is finding a home for it though!

 

[JoesMum]

One of my kayaking mates got this shot of one of the many American Bald Eagles we spotted yesterday.

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Oh wow! I really want to see those in the wild. It’s on my bucket list

 

[JoesMum]

And in other news, my back is noticeably improved today. I seem to have turned a corner. Fingers crossed!

I’m back at the physio in the morning

 

[Bambam1989]

I have had these ones:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flemish_Giant_rabbit

I think the Flemish giants are some of the sweetest, most personable of the breeds I've worked with.
Some of the meanest were the Dutch rabbits- especially the does

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Wow! Very neat.... we found a very young Eastern Boxie yesterday. It had looked like it had just emerged from a very long Winter’s nap. Finally some long, warm days.

Yes.
It'll be very happy.
Our raining season begins soon.

 

[Bambam1989]

We spent most of yesterday at a "Parts yard" that was being shut down and the land sold to developers.
They didn't want you to take pictures for some reason, and you even had to sign a form saying that they aren't liable for injuies, but it was fascinating! There were old classic pinball machines and arcade style games, even a original arcade Pac-Man machine. Old sewing machines, retro style furniture and things.
Then there were tools and machines, and parts. I really can't even begin to list the stuff that was there. Things were piled into mountains that the brave could dive into.
Out of all the stuff we only bought a few things. My hubby got some parts and I got a couple of old stainless steel milk jugs [emoji16]

 

[CarolM]

Okay this is for you Linda. I actually took the pic the other day. There was also a tiny bird but it was too quick for me and i couldn't get a picture. There is also a birds nest in my yukka tree . I had a glimse of a bird with a twig but by the time I got the camera out I couldn't see it.View attachment 237198View attachment 237199View attachment 237200View attachment 237201View attachment 237202

Hmm nit the best photo's but everytime I try get closer it flies away.

 

[CarolM]

Spent all day kayaking on Nanjemoy Creek in southern Maryland and followed it until it reaches the mighty Potomac River.

View attachment 237214
Heading into a little marshy area as we explore for Eagles, Turtles, Snakes and all kinds of Fowl

View attachment 237215
Early Morning Launch for our Group into a very still Nanjemoy Creek


View attachment 237216
This last pix is looking west at the Potomac River where the Nanjemoy joins and continues flowing south.

I couldn't see all the photos. But the one I saw looked awesome as usual.

 

[CarolM]

Hi gang.
I just found THIS in my Redfoot pen.
Looks like I missed an egg or two!

Saw your other thread. Really great find. Congratulations.

 

[CarolM]

JoesDad did the digging This is my pollinators corner coming together - everything picked to be attractive to bees and butterflies. There are several daffodil bulbs that need lifting and moving to a more sensible location. I shall be planting low growing creeping thyme and erica carnea (heather) to act as ground cover next month
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Tell Joesdad that he did a good job digging. It looks good.