Flickers-Geese I hate them both
The geese do a fly over as soon as something disturbs them in the morning, deer, cows or ?. Because the geese are unhappy they honk loudly for the entire fly over. Getting earlier as daylite is now just after 5 am. Only thing worse are the flickers pounding on the power pole, the metal eves-trough or any side of the house they want, every time I hear one get up and scare it away, sometimes for as long as 10 minutes.
Finished spinning the second bobbin of the pinky-magenta, now in the plying queue.
Next will be more leftovers, have some of the pinky-magenta, red, and orange (its the most), all are merino-nylon blends. Thought I might start with the orange, then pink, orange and the red, continuing with this mix.
If you are a regular reader of my blog, leave a comment, I check every morning to see who is reading, sometimes as many as 125+ with only one comment.
Finished spinning the second bobbin of the pinky-magenta, now in the plying queue.
If you are a regular reader of my blog, leave a comment, I check every morning to see who is reading, sometimes as many as 125+ with only one comment.
Such a pretty pink.
ReplyDeleteNow I am off to find out what a flicker is. Read you every day, when you post. I am intrigued by how remote you seem to be. British Columbia is just beautiful - I have been several times, and I am always interested in your comments about the weather and the wildlife around your house. It couldn't be more different compared to where I live in the Southeastern part of the US. I went to the grocery this afternoon, with my mask on, and came home sweating like a pig - or as we say in the South, ladies don't sweat, they glow. Anyway, you keep posting and stay safe.
ReplyDeleteI had a blog for a while... it was lovely getting comments. My sleep was disturbed this morning too, our dog has to wear a cone, and he woke up panicky 3 times last night!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your blog, and I love the socks you make.
We have a saying: "geese never go anywhere without a travelogue commentary". I don't often hear a jet going over the house, but we ALWAYS hear the travelogue!
ReplyDeleteMy husband feeds birds and squirrels all the time and this morning we had two little woodpeckers enjoying the mealworms in the feeders he designed for woodpeckers (they can cling to the front while they eat, as they like to do). It was lovely until a hawk came and sat on the telephone wire and chased everyone away. And we live in the middle of town (in central Texas). Just goes to show there is plenty of wildlife everywhere if you put out food! Good luck getting the flickers to stop pounding.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to your posts and enjoy learning about your spinning, knitting, weather and wildlife. Your surroundings are so different from mine (I am in Shetland) but we can all enjoy the same crafts.
ReplyDeleteI’m in Melbourne, Australia and now, having looked it up, know what a flicker is. I’ve enjoyed your blog regularly for a few years, thank you.
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy reading your posts and seeing the spinning and socks you're working on.
ReplyDeleteReading your blog in mid-Missouri. Think I found you years ago via Jean’s Knitting.
ReplyDeleteI check your blog every evening after I read Jean Miles. I so enjoy the way you describe your lifestyle and your spinning. You have the geese here in South Africa we have the hadedas early morning and late afternoon. We don't need an alarm clock. With the lock down we are seeing more birdlife so there is a plus. Stay well
ReplyDeleteLovely colors!! I always enjoy your blog. also, love to hear about what your cooking too!
ReplyDeleteI'm another Maureen who checks your site regularly, often after I read Jean Miles. Here along the Severn River in Maryland we have both the Canadian geese who discuss loudly and at length whether they should even attempt the long journey, and the newly arrived ducks spending a lot of time conversing about nesting sites. Oh, and the ospreys arrived recently and they shout every time they catch a fish.
ReplyDeleteYour spinning encourages me to unearth my wheel but I really like the explosions of color and pattern in your monstersocks.
I read your posts regularly. I enjoy your colors and patterns in the monster socks you knit. Someday I hope to try. I only knit simple socks so far.
ReplyDeleteI've been following you for quite awhile and think I've commented in the past. Always enjoy your updates. Please keep safe.
ReplyDeleteI read your blog whenever you post. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOur cat has also observed the earlier sunrise. I always think about Frozen.."the sun's awake, so I'm awake"
ReplyDeleteI have been reading your blog off and on for a long time now. I'm so sorry for your injury and so glad to hear you are getting back to normal! I am now back on my sock obsession, lol. For the first time I'm trying afterthought heels. The pair I'm on now is from a sock snake that I knit. This was my first so it's very plain. But I'm enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteI hope you continue to feel better.
I have been reading your blog for a long time. I live in the San Francisco area and am an avid knitter, crocheter and seamstress. Doing things with my hands is keeping me sane in the Shelter in Place. I told myself that I should try to make socks during the quarantine - your wonderful color combinations inspire me - but haven't quite gotten around to it yet.
ReplyDeleteObviously I don't read your blog regularly enough -- and then suddenly have to catch up. I, too, learned about you from Jean Miles. I'm originally from the PNW, Oregon, but live in Vermont. Your spinning is beautiful, as are your monster socks.
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