Yesterday morning began with confirmation of our suspicion that we had more than one barred owl, and I was able to get a picture for the bird pair collection. We're not sure if Barda is a female or immature (or both), but he/she posed for photos even after I came out onto the veranda. Bardo is a bit more people-shy -- all of his photos have been taken through the window.
I got the 'front' yard mowed before it got too hot, and then Katie, Sara, Ann and Mom arrived to help with a yardwork extravaganza which included moving four hollies, more than two dozen hostas and a japanese maple, removing the black walnut branch that had decided to fall on the horseshoe driveway Friday evening, mowing the east lawn, repairing the screen on Marie's front porch - the mosquitos are pretty plentiful this summer, and filling a dozen bird feeders.
We still had time to get in a game of five-handed Sheepshead before they headed back north. It was really nice to see all of them.
Healthwise, dp is doing okay -- keeping the nausea and headaches at bay with drugs, and pacing herself pretty well to make allowances for the reduced energy.
This morning, she's done her daily mile and was able to remove some of the overgrown sumac, locust, and wild black cherry trees that were blocking our planted border oak and sugar maple. She says there are some distinct new bottle tree sites.
I think I've finished Marie's wheelchair repair -- the front wheel broke for the fourth time in less than a year, so I'm trying to Shorty-rig a solution that will cost less and last longer than the $57 a pop we pay now.
That's done, we've got the day to relax, kick back and enjoy da woods; maybe Bardo and Barda will visit us again today.
4 comments:
Nice photo--of the owls! :) The Wisconsin Crawley Women are issuing a challenge to the Iowa Men....the trees that dp needed to be moved were too much for us, although we did get a lot done. Could someone else, with a good shovel tackle that for her? She might have some cookies left with which to treat you! Katie
I think both pictures are great! Nice smiling face dp! Sorry I can't help with the trees.
Good catch on the owl pair; how fun! I'll ask around of my fellow gardeners and see if we can get the trees moved for you. ~ A. Noni Mouse
Katie, I liked the Sheepshead photo better; I'll post it and you can decide...
...most of the Iowa men who we love are well over fifty and somewhat infirm; we may need to broaden that appeal?
nancyturtle, would that you were here. Know that we'll have them moved before your next visit. Tell DM she's welcome to stop in the next time she's passing east, too.
A. Noni Mouse! *grins* ...and the women of Iowa respond!
Although what will we do once all of _that_ is done?? *ponders*
Thanks for being here!
...and make nice!
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