Lights, frost, air traffic, action!

The light levels change it all, with early dark. After a summer drought, we've had snowfall and lots of clouds. This is why putting up lights is so delightful. I put them up while Joseph Brian was shopping. It was a surprise for him when they came on at dusk. 

I bought these from an online estate auction. I've enjoyed them.

I had to wrestle with the bears, a gift for Joe from the kids. Momma bear's lights are working for her head. I improvised and used a light string as an extension cord. 

November isn't this cold, usually. 

The Yucca plant had hoar frost. We've no more since these few days. 

The rhododendron's leaves just folded in the sudden cold.

I broke off the top of my outdoor basil plant, thinking I'd use some when I cooked. Lo, and behold, they rooted. Now what?!

A friend is down sizing, and gave me three bird feeders, and a new pole. The brass-coloured one on the right is wonderful and new to us! I'll switch them out over the season. 

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I'm reading lots about bloggers who are getting outdoors, and getting fresh air. That's a good thing. It's flu season! The flu shot scientists weren't 100% right at predicting the strains, but they still recommend getting it. Just to be as safe as you can.

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In the meantime, I've been watching the skies. Flight Aware told of three incidents. 1) First, a plane lost its tail in a Hong Kong incident. 2) The 2nd was a private business jet where the owner chose not to hire test pilots after a retrofit, as they are supposed to do. The plane crashed in Lansing, Michigan. It's happened before and there were at least 3 other fatal incidents.  3) Also, another incident: a weather balloon shattered an airplane windshield. It was an interesting discussion. 

Someone mentioned a website that 🎈 tracks weather balloons!