Well, 'adventures' is a bit of an exaggeration. Friday I noticed that someone helped themselves to a baby pumpkin! I would suspect a squirrel, as they ate all the seeds.
Sunday, 31 October 2021
Friday adventures
Saturday, 30 October 2021
Trailcam Critters: buck, coyote, bear
Firstly, out the front window... The grounds crew were here. They are munching on weeds, grass, and dead branches, filling their bellies for the long winter ahead. We don't see them as much in the summer, other than on the trailcams, where they are frequent fliers. It was 3 C. in the morning.
I believe this is a pair of twins, the one in the foreground has little antler buds. Can you see the one on the left? It's behind the Christmas tree.
Friday, 29 October 2021
Fall chores
I kept track last year, too [Fall chores, 2020]. Here we go!
Shut down fountainGoldfish inside into the fish tank (Oct. 14th)Frogs down to the frog pond (Oct. 14/15)Drain hosesCover fountainBird feeder tree upPrepare Christmas lightsClean up the back deck(Oct. 23)Heater in bird bath(Oct. 23)Ditch diving before the snow falls. (Oct. 24)Shut down the pond pump<= this is difficult as I've drained the hoses. sigh. (Oct. 29)Check the eavestrough for leaves(Oct. 31)Straighten the chimney cover(Nov. 2)Empty water barrels(1 of 2 are done; #2 done Nov. 3)Remove vines on deck, wash rails, glass(Nov. 7)- Haul wood from the shed
- Bring battery in from lawn tractor
- Put the snow blower in the garage
- Burlap on rhododendrons
- Rake/sweep middle deck
- Clean up gardens, put away fragile decor
- Mulch leaves, again!
I redid the driveway with the lawn tractor. The leaves are falling like mad. They are nearly done.
I usually pop the white outdoor Christmas tree on the top of the overturned barrel. The bottom has rotted out of it. I think I figured out a stand for it. Now, all I need is my helpers to put it together! They are happily back at school, though.
Thursday, 28 October 2021
A drive on a sunny day!
After our rains over the beginning of the week, JB suggested a drive in the sunshine, just to get out of the house. Off we went to Old Kingston Rd.
This is my favourite drive-by shooting. Topiary! This is a gift.We met four people with dogs, and I understand it is a great place for them. I just didn't need the stress.