Summer is half over. Everything is growing well. We are enjoying the back deck. The breezes blow, and we can read. Tree frog sings from time-to-time. Sound up, as I cannot find him!
tree frog on deck from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
We've been entertained by the catbird.
catbird from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
I took Cinnamon walkies in the forest. There must be a sparrow's nest. They like to warn him to stay away. He's a happy lad, and too chubby to bother with the birds. He knows he cannot catch them!sparrows 2 from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
I took Cinnamon walkies in the back 40. The bugs have seriously lessened. The wild carrot, AKA Daucus carota, bird's nest, Bishop's lace, Queen Anne's lace, all in the family Apiaceae, which I've left to grow. The birds and the bees love it!
All these lovely clouds and only 0.25 mm rain! (Maybe some serious rain today?)
The aspen grove is coming along. The previous owners used to mow all this, but I've let it grow. I love the way the aspens quiver in the wind. It has taken years, as the deer are quite fond of the wee saplings. Of course, last year the LDD moths decimated them. They have come back.
Cinnamon is a happy lad. He didn't notice the mouse hole right behind him! There are quite a few, we've a decent rodent population.
I know this is August, but I looked up and saw some leaves turning.
He had some interest in the shed, but nothing exciting was going on. I like the non-exciting days!
The caterpillar on the back deck continues to grow. I cannot find the other one. I am sure there are more. We'll go with that – and be optimistic.
It's a cat's life! They had a big day roaring around chasing one another. They ignored the cat bed on the other end of the couch.
We shall see what August brings. I am hopeful for rain today. This is what they predict for 9 a.m. I shall try to not snort in derision, but fervently hope for the best!
Rainfall varies over the years. My early rain gauges weren't as accurate as this one. I found the Stratus in 2015. Weather watchers swear by them. That said, this is my data!
The 2015 Stratus is much more accurate that these others. The one in the middle photo is very inaccurate, although artsy!
