COLD DARK ROOM

[Pastel Tortie]

That's a Potoo. They are not owls. They just look like owls. They have HUGE mouths!

I don't think I've ever seen or heard of those before! A Potoo...

Is that like a jackalope?

 

[Pastel Tortie]

That is a really cute bird!
It reminds me of a muppet

I can't decide if it looks like a real animal or not... I could go with it being a Muppet!

 

[Lyn W]

I made a small notation on one of my calendars.

How are you feeling today Ann?

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Mimosas are great for humming birds apparently.

Humming birds like soap aloe (Aloe saponaria, I think) too.

 

[Pastel Tortie]

How are you feeling today Ann?

I've been conscious this afternoon. Does that count?

 

[Lyn W]

I've been conscious this afternoon. Does that count?

Definitely a step in the right direction!!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

My significant other and I missed our timing with this particular illness. Normally one of us gets it first, then the other one comes down with it while the first one is on the mend. He got it first this time, but he wasn't on the mend when I came down with it a couple days ago.

So neither of us is in a good position to take care of the other one...or ourselves, for that matter.

 

[Pastel Tortie]

I have sinus problems too but if the tree decides to...you will smell it anyway. In all the years that I lived with one down the street, I only got to smell it once or twice. I do understand how it could be invasive in Florida. In Ohio our weather gets cold enough to control it. I was told by my son that I can't dig a sprout anymore for a houseplant because it's illegal in Ohio. People are using it to manufacture a drug. Those people are just dopes. Because of them we can't enjoy the beauty of a mimosa tree even just for a houseplant.

I hadn't heard of mimosa being used for such nefarious purposes, before. It seems like there's always something, whatever it is.

 

[Lyn W]

My significant other and I missed our timing with this particular illness. Normally one of us gets it first, then the other one comes down with it while the first one is on the mend. He got it first this time, but he wasn't on the mend when I came down with it a couple days ago.

So neither of us is in a good position to take care of the other one...or ourselves, for that matter.

That is pretty bad timing.
Do you have family near who can help if needs be?

 

[Lyn W]

I hadn't heard of mimosa being used for such nefarious purposes, before. It seems like there's always something, whatever it is.

As far as drugs are concerned it seems where there's a will there's a way and anything goes.
Pretty sad really

 

[Pastel Tortie]

That is pretty bad timing.
Do you have family near who can help if needs be?

The rest of my immediate family live about 15 minutes away. If it got bad enough, they would bring stuff by, but I wouldn't want to go that route unless I had to. I'd be worried about getting THEM sick.

 

[EllieMay]

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Is that thing Real??? Omg... that may be the ugliest (in a semi cute way )critter I’ve ever seen!!! LMAO [emoji23] [emoji23][emoji23]

 

[Lyn W]

The rest of my immediate family live about 15 minutes away. If it got bad enough, they would bring stuff by, but I wouldn't want to go that route unless I had to. I'd be worried about getting THEM sick.

Good to know they are near enough to help if needs be.
Maybe leave some protective suits and masks outside for them - just in case!!

 

[Maro2Bear]

I hadn't heard of mimosa being used for such nefarious purposes, before. It seems like there's always something, whatever it is.

Interesting info on the mimosa. I was trying to find more info about the other purposes. Here’s an article on making a drink from the bark. Mimosa aka The Happiness Tree.

https://www.hearthsidehealing.com/mimosa-the-happiness-tree/

 

[Lyn W]

Is that thing Real??? Omg... that may be the ugliest (in a semi cute way )critter I’ve ever seen!!! LMAO [emoji23] [emoji23][emoji23]

Awww - ugly?
With those big sad eyes?
It is strange looking I'll give you that!

 

[EllieMay]

Quick bowl update..... long story short, although my pix looked good, there were some minor “tool” marks that we didnt like and felt they kind of detracted. Without fixing those marks would show even more in the staining/oiling process. Soooooo, I redid some of the inside of the bowl this morning, and successfully removed those marks. It’s worth giving everything 110% so it looks good in the end.

Once the marks were gone, I resanded a bit more today...only a few more sanding grits to go and it will be time to apply some finish.

Here’s a picture of the original block of wood I started with and where we stand today.

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Bowl Blank (Mahogany)

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Where We are Today

Really nice Mark!

 

[Momof4]

Not sure anyone answered yet, but during the cold frozen Winter, with snow cover, very few little creatures that they normally catch and eat at dusk to dawn are out (nestled in keeping warm) soooo, owls are often spotted during daylight (warmer) times when the little varmints are out scampering around getting their own food.

Here’s what he shared about the Short eared owl.

 

[Momof4]

My nephew is marrying a girl from Ohio this year. They have just bought a house in Las Vegas though.

It snowed in Vegas!!!

 

[Lyn W]

It snowed in Vegas!!!

Really - that must be quite a rare occurance isn't it?

 

[Momof4]

My significant other and I missed our timing with this particular illness. Normally one of us gets it first, then the other one comes down with it while the first one is on the mend. He got it first this time, but he wasn't on the mend when I came down with it a couple days ago.

So neither of us is in a good position to take care of the other one...or ourselves, for that matter.

Oh no! That sucks!! Just try to sleep and drink your water!
Uber Eats is a lifesaver if your hungry and too weak to cook.