Monthly Archives: August 2020

that do zoomies and warm our hearts. August 31, 2020

Andy has been working on his long list of other things to do, so he hasn’t been doing much in the greenhouse lately. But the clover that he’s growing for green manure is doing well. The funny-looking squash is still … Continue reading →

This otter was being pursued by an Orca whale and decided it was safer on the boat with humans. August 29, 2020

We got an package yesterday…It contained a small part, but I was excited to see it. (The part is the little metallic thing in the upper left): Here’s a closeup: What is it? It’s the high-altitude jet for Andy’s Makita … Continue reading →

Has anyone ever seen a squash like this? What do you think it could be? August 27, 2020

We usually get our flu shots in October but I’ve read maybe mid-September might be better for those of us getting the high dose. Last year we had trouble getting it, our doctor’s office had run out and we were … Continue reading →

Andy has installed a live trap to compassionately remove threats to his fruit trees. So far he has caught five mice and one ground squirrel…he releases him on his way home, miles away from our land. Fingers crossed it helps … Continue reading →

We were under an air quality alert last night so we slept with our windows closed. It’s a bit smokier today than yesterday because of a new fire, but fortunately the smoke had eased some when we went to Santa … Continue reading →

It’s a bit smoky down here, but not so bad we can’t keep the windows open at night. It’s also noticeable up on the land: The smoke is coming not just from a couple of small fires here in New … Continue reading →

Years ago, when our land was still part of the forest, I was walking down to our garden and heard a crashing in the bushes and trees. I quickly walked away from the sound, thinking I was foolish. Andy saw … Continue reading →