Oh, Nature!

We have finally received our first rain since March.

Suisun Valley Rainfall Totals

2002-03: 29.16 inches
2003-04: 21.55
2004-05: 28.49
2005-06: 43.22
2006-07: 15.35
2007-08: 27.27

While removing the patio furniture cushions before the rains, I was pleased to find a Pacific Treefrog. Oh, nature!



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More Spider Parachutes

Wednesday, 29 Oct 2008, proved to be a ‘banner’ day for parachuting spiders. Perfect temperature and wind conditions. Have never seen so many parachuting spiders. Would have freaked out trick-or-treaters. The real thing.

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Dark Brew

The only brew is a dark brew. It’s got to have flavor.

Parachuting Spiders

Walking might be hazardous to your health. You may turn into a mummy.

Yesterday we took our dog, Freda, for her afternoon walk. It was a pleasant day with a slight breeze. Thousands of young spiders were parachuting in the air. Below you can see the silken parachutes that have wrapped around a sign post.



A brief film of the silk blowing in the wind.



If one remained outdoors long enough on such a day, would one become wrapped like a cocoon? Do I have enough time to find out? Help me Boris.


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Rio Vista Bass Festival

This weekend was the annual Rio Vista Bass Festival and the city's 150th anniversary celebration. Our local art club, the Trilogy Art Guild, hosted a three day art gallery during the festival. I had nine or ten watercolors and oils on display. A nice turn out. The public hoped the gallery would become permanent. No sugar daddies came forth.




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Financial Problems?

Looks like comfort food to me. Pour a cup of joe,
lean back, take another bite and enjoy.

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Local Palin Party? SHAZAM!

Gosh! By golly! Did I miss the local congratulatory party for Ms. Palin?



Gee whiz! On my afternoon walk, I may have found a remnant of the big party. No expense spared, I see. Wonder what I missed?

I don't ever remember seeing Sarah in any Python skits. Strange. Wonder what Michael thinks of all this? Would he run?
No, not a U.S citizen. Too bad. Gosh darn!

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Closure

My father's ashes were interred with military honors. Time to wind the clock and begin anew.

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