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A Visit with my Brother and Sister-in-law
Another event was just last night, when my brother Ernie and his wife Dori stopped here to visit me as they were returning from a trip to BE with their (new-to-them) camper pulled by their truck.
They had discovered a new RV campsite, which is really lovely. Lots of trees and lilac bushes, and hedges between each camp site for a bit of privacy and it is much closer than the one Ernie used some years ago along the Yellowhead highway.
They were gracious enough to come pick me up and we enjoyed a relaxing visit over snacks through the afternoon, and then a lovely supper. The first time I got to enjoy Dori's cooking, and it was great.
Then we went out for a walk and were just trying to decide which direction to go next, when it began to rain. In minutes it was a downpour, so we hurried into the truck and they brought me home.
We are looking forward to their 2nd Anniversary "Merging of their Families Reunion" to which we were invited last summer - then it was cancelled due to COVID restrictions, and now it seems it will definitely happen this July 16-17th. I've already bought my flight tickets.
(I was disappointed though to hear that now my great-neices and nephews will not be there; I'd looked forward to finally meeting with them for the first time in our lives!)
This time I had my camera in my pocket, and snapped a couple of photos.
Ernie and their long camper behind their truck at the RV Park.
Dori and Ernie hosting me in their camper for the afternoon and supper.
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If you can go do your weeding after a good shower or rain, you can grasp the weeds - or clumps of grass close to the ground and pull them up, roots and all. Drop them into a bucket or a garbage bin lined with a good sized garbage bag.
When you dispose of weeds and unwanted grasses this way you know that it may take longer for such plants to show up again where you DO NOT want them, because they will have to start fresh from seeds blown or dropped in and you will have a longer break before you need to weed in that area again.
Recently a friend wanted to do me a favour and cut off the grasses and weeds with a weed-eater which cut them off a few inches above ground. (Including my daisies!) The daisies will not bloom again for 2 years, but the weeds and grasses will recover growth after the next shower or sprinkling. My method is slower and more time-consuming but I've decided I like it better.
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When the Birds Get Too Close for Comfort
Lately I've had young birds land on the window-sill right in front of me. Often they peck at the glass. (I was once chased by a rooster as a young girl, so I'm always nervous around birds that come too close for comfort).
I did some quick research this morning and found some answers.
They are looking for a safe place to land - probably because they have just learned to fly. They are especially attracted to windows with plants just inside. (Which I have!) Also, they may see themselves mirrored in the glass and think there is another bird wanting their territory, so they peck at the image.
When they fly directly at the window they are getting angry enough to want to attack the apparent rival they see in the glass.
The best way to discourage them is to put decals, stickers, sun-catchers, and mylar strips (that flicker different colours) or even just masking tape and sticky notes on your window. They should be close enough together to prevent them from seeing their own reflections.
How do you keep birds from pooping on your window sill or patio?
Hang up streamers or shiny balloons that keep moving in the breeze. Birds will be wary - maybe even somewhat afraid of these moving non-bird shapes, and keep away a distance.
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