tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post6435675129789285757..comments2024-03-26T20:17:30.126-07:00Comments on Every Blade of Grass: Crazy Windy Todaydrjimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-89500405485254169352020-10-13T13:02:24.011-07:002020-10-13T13:02:24.011-07:00They're everywhere here. Most trees taller tha...They're everywhere here. Most trees taller than ~25' have a squirrel nest in them.<br /><br />And rabbits, raccoons, deer, badgers, and all kinds of other little furry critters!drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-33476709785590044352020-10-13T07:56:35.539-07:002020-10-13T07:56:35.539-07:00Squirrels. Our experiences with lowering the numbe...Squirrels. Our experiences with lowering the numbers of local squirrels has only resulted in new squirrels moving into the neighborhood.<br />I imagine that the network of squirrel real estate agents lists the vacant properties the instant the previous tenants are gone. <br />Squirrels are an inexhaustible natural resource.<br /><br /><br /><br />John in Phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196033252818387245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-45022815720045289942020-10-12T13:00:40.974-07:002020-10-12T13:00:40.974-07:00Semper Paratus, LL!
Too bad she can't help me...Semper Paratus, LL!<br /><br />Too bad she can't help me cut it up and drag it to the curb....drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-23553722747400535092020-10-12T12:58:57.672-07:002020-10-12T12:58:57.672-07:00Oh it gets insanely windy here, Fredd, just not us...Oh it gets insanely windy here, Fredd, just not usually in the Fall that I remember. This is only our third Fall here, so I could easily be wrong, but I've seen gusts to over 60MPH, and my anemometer is somewhat sheltered. If it were on the roof I'd probably see 70MPH gusts. <br /><br />If it stayed anchored to the roof, that is....drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-58596283453982309572020-10-12T10:29:53.544-07:002020-10-12T10:29:53.544-07:00Here in the Chicago area, 15-20 mph winds: if the ...Here in the Chicago area, 15-20 mph winds: if the sun is shining, it's still considered a 'nice day.' 45 mph gusts: in Chicago, that would be 'a bit windy.' People would still lay out goodies on the picnic table, just maybe not the table cloth, though. Just depends on what you get used to, I guess.Freddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10778430453468720627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-47731200655626209232020-10-12T05:27:54.687-07:002020-10-12T05:27:54.687-07:00I saw the photo of the wonder dog inspecting the d...I saw the photo of the wonder dog inspecting the downed tree limb. It's good that she's still actively on patrol.<br /><br />Winter is coming.LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538854359365988863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-86346422415434708942020-10-11T20:38:56.076-07:002020-10-11T20:38:56.076-07:00Thanks, Linda. We've had much stronger here, b...Thanks, Linda. We've had much stronger here, but usually in the Spring.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-61582553472308590472020-10-11T20:33:00.654-07:002020-10-11T20:33:00.654-07:00Really glad you are all okay. Praise God. :)Really glad you are all okay. Praise God. :)LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-23883815832491627672020-10-11T18:31:03.744-07:002020-10-11T18:31:03.744-07:00The wind had Pebbles spooked for a while, but when...The wind had Pebbles spooked for a while, but when she saw we weren't making a big deal, she calmed down.<br /><br />I've got to get one of those white nylon mesh "bug scrubbers" for the new truck. That last round-trip to DIA left some pretty big SPLATS! in places, and it's a pain using paper towels to scrub them off.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-60786364624524117432020-10-11T18:14:30.640-07:002020-10-11T18:14:30.640-07:00Couldn't stand all the ash on the pickup so to...Couldn't stand all the ash on the pickup so took it to the car wash this morning, wind and all. Banner lasted about 15 minutes at the dog park. He wanted to leave which rarely happens.Well Seasoned Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670165728759453075noreply@blogger.com