Beach.
FarmI
try and get the sand out of the bottom of my suitcase and the bottom of the
washing machine.
I had a lovely time at the beach. I get back here and notice seagulls have
flown in and left souvenirs. I gess that's more like real life than
frivoling away life having a good time at the beach.
Bigbazza
"FarmI" <ask@itshall be given> wrote in message
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I gather you went away for the Christmas break, Fran? Welcome back....How
was the 'Sunburn' and 'Fishing'?......
I hate the feel of sand in my shoes and everywhere!...
--
Bigbazza (Barry) Oz
"Happiness is never an accident. It is the prize we get when we choose
wisely from life's great stores"
Bobbie
You could not have failed to notice who was in the centre of the guano.
Not sure if I wished you a Happy New Year but . best wishes for 2010
Bobbie
toci
Fran, if you fail to notice who is in the center of the guano, that's
perfectly all right. Welcome back, and I hope Barry and others have
cleaned things up for you. Toci
Jean B.
done so--I will proceed with the thread.) There is just a wee
disconnect here when I see the word "beach" and read of BBQs etc.,
since it is ca 23F/-5C here this morning.
--
Jean B.
Bobbie
still below zero, and although I came home warm and tingling, at first
it was painful, it was so cold. Icy underfoot so I tried the method
suggested on the news and wore a pair of J's socks over my boots and by
golly it worked. I didn't stay out too long but I am glad I made the effort.
I saw a wonderful sight on my return, Wrens feeding at the seed feeders,
and so many birds I lost count. There were birds in the garden today I
didn't recognise so I shall get the books out shortly.
All sorts of strange foot prints in the snow too, that I found
interesting. Took time to take the ice from the water containers. but
because we have filters running in the pond, the water only freezes
around the boggy parts. so there is always water available.
Stay warm and safe.
Bobbie
Jean B.
Don't the socks stick to the ice? I'll have to try that.
Thanks for the reminder to fill my feeders. I, too, have had LOTS
of birds since it became cold and snowy here. It is such a
pleasure to see them!
Did I tell you that I already have two poles up at the new house,
awaiting feeders? I also have a bracket for the deck. I am a bit
worried about the hawks though.
I hear that deer are coming into the back yard (yay! but must
watch for ticks after being out there).
Leah said she would dig a hole for a small pond. I hope she
actually does so! I remain committed to having a certified
wildlife habitat there and probably can achieve that fairly quickly.
--
Jean B.
Bobbie
Wonderful news Jean, I can't wait to hear how it all progresses once you
have moved in.
Any sort of pond or near natural water feature, and I don't mean those
poncy things much loved by garden designers, I mean the kind intended
to attract wild life, like frogs and toads and newts.
Although there isn't much activity in our pond at the moment, it comes
to life in the warm weather, not only the creatures in the water but the
dragon flies and damsel flies and there is nothing nicer than to watch
the hedgehogs at the edge of the pond in the evening, and of course the
larger creatures drink there too.
I wouldn't worry about the hawks though Jean, just think how lovely it
is to see such a wonderful bird, and of course if you have a pond with
fish, and frogs you will be visited by any local heron. I think they too
are lovely birds, even if they do steal my fish. It is all part of
life's wonderful cycle...or something:-)
Bobbie
Jean B.
Somehow I THINK I'd be better with fish and frogs being eaten than
with "my" birds! Of course, if one stocks with fish and gets to
know them, one might feel differently about that. I will have to
reply again when that happenes.
Maybe you could elaborate on the differences between water
features. I think I am following you, but just in case... I do
hope it is not as hard to dig there as it is here. If it is too
rocky, I may just have to hire someone to come and dig it out with
some kind of machine....
--
Jean B.
Joan F (MI)
now.
FarmI
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Thank you Toci and Bobbie. Living on a farm, you tend to recognise the
originators of guano as it impacts on where you put your feet. It's OK to
tread on a wombat or kangaroo doo as they do dry and fibrous ones. Now cows
are rather different.
FarmI
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> FarmI wrote:
>> Sun, sand, surf and fishing. Lots of BBQs, lots of laughs and now I have
>> to try and get the sand out of the bottom of my suitcase and the bottom
>> of the washing machine.
>>
>> I had a lovely time at the beach. I get back here and notice seagulls
>> have flown in and left souvenirs. I gess that's more like real life than
>> frivoling away life having a good time at the beach.
>>
>>
> Where did you go? (Don't answer that unless you have not already done
> so--I will proceed with the thread.)
We chugged off up the highway to get to an area called 'the central coast'.
What that means is that it's an area about an hour or two north of Sydney.
Himself's sister owns a beach house there so we all got together there.
There is just a wee
> disconnect here when I see the word "beach" and read of BBQs etc., since
> it is ca 23F/-5C here this morning.
Well it's balmy and glorious here with a heat wave predicted in the coming
days. I've seen the foul white stuff the northern hemisphere has been
getting and it looks a tad cool.
FarmI
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> Would you like some snow? We have a generous supply falling on us right
> now.
Thank you for you kind offer but as the beans, the cucumbers and the corn
are on the verge of cropping, I'll take a raincheck on that offer for a few
months.
Jean B.
have a heat wave. We still have snow from the lengthy storm last
weekend, and it is snowing lightly now. Other than the fact that
I really should go out and accomplish things, I don't mind. It
will perhaps give me a nice little bit of exercise later in the
form of shoveling.
--
Jean B.
BK
FarmI
I prefer the cold to the heat, but I think I'd get sick of snow lying on the
ground PDQ.
Jean B.
the ground all winter. That was the case when I was a kid though.
We shall see what happens to the current batch.
--
Jean B.
Gordon H
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>
>I prefer the cold to the heat, but I think I'd get sick of snow lying on the
>ground PDQ.
>
I used to head up into the hills when there was snow on them, but I
can't stand the cold to the same extent now.
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Gordon H
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