My day at the races (so far)
The day began with this warning on my PC
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I knew it was coming, but I kinda went into panic mode because I have not made any preparations to move my plants. Oh well, I still have a couple of days.
I went and combination BLEW (until the battery started over heating) then RAKING (until the battery had recharged enough) and got the majority of the leaves from my front yard onto a big drop cloth, dragged that to my burn pile and set it alight
Last night His Majesty was on duty chasing a Raccoon away, then today, he was "butterfly gazing"
Such intensity and concentration
He rarely makes a kill
But he sure likes to try
Dangit! It got away!
He follered me back to where I was cutting up wood, some to get rid of on the fire, others for my firepit etc, I looked up and through the fire saw Him DESPERATELY trying to spray.
"You Big Dummy, I'm gonna call you Lamont!"
I split the really small stuff. Those are Mimosa Logs that have been down in the back corner of my fenced back yard for more than a year.
I TRIED dragging them to the burn pile, but I just couldn't do it.
Since then, I've bought a battery powered chainsaw, which does the trick rather nicely.
So now, time to clean up and rest, the fire pile has burned down enough to be left for now.
Don't work too hard my friends. However
"My day so far"
by
Jerry E Smith
©10/30/2023
all images taken today with my cell.
These .gifs were created for me by @coquiunlimited; many thanks
by
Jerry E Smith
©10/30/2023
all images taken today with my cell.
These .gifs were created for me by @coquiunlimited; many thanks
I strongly believe next time he will make a big catch and kill accurately
"Big catch" of BUTTERFLIES? ha ha ha
'm glad you were able to get the leaves from your front yard onto the drop cloth and burn them. It's always good to get rid of dead leaves and debris, as they can be a fire hazard.
Yes, they can be a fire hazard, but if it weren't for my front yard, I believe in allowing the leaves to accumulate, because as they deteriorate, they form natural mulch, help hold the moisture in the ground between rains.
Natures fertilizer.
It is nice to see that the cat is enjoying in the garden by looking at such beautiful plants and flowers.
He does enjoy the outdoors. He stays out most all day, and comes in to sleep in my bed with me, like last night, where He used His tiger doll as a pillow
That's good.