Saturday, October 29, 2011
Rain .. rain .. rain … yesterday .. that meant indoor things to do! Made a list of shopping and went out on the wet roads to make my rounds. I love the social aspect of shopping. A chance to chat with folks, exchange comments on the weather .. there is always something to say, especially in Victoria!As I drive by mounds of leaves, carefully gathered from yards and awaiting pickup .. I imagine how many leaves I would have if I were able to just stop along the way and gather them up. Too many!
Besides, I’ve been struck by a cold, so am not really very energized, although the ibuprofen cold remedy tablets really get rid of a majority of the symptoms. Part of me just wants to lay on the sofa, all covered up and watch tv .. and the active part of me just wants to get going, do things.
So the active part of my wins. And so I finish my shopping (great sale on Iams tinned cat food at Country Grocer .. so I really stocked up!) Now that Iams has added vegetables to their recipes, the food is much better for our little kitty kats.
Country Grocer is just a relaxing place to shop. The staff is all friendly and the shoppers are relaxed, stop to chat .. nice atmosphere.
Yesterday the rain just kept pouring, from early morning to late afternoon. I noticed that the “pop bottle” feeder was empty, so replenished that with the thistle seed. After the suet blocks, this is the most popular feeding station in the yard.
I wonder where all the birds go when it’s raining? I can’t hear them chirping .. so I imagine that they are all nicely tucked away in the trees, waiting for the rain to stop. I’m glad that we planted so many trees in our yard, many years ago. The trees are all nice and mature, with plenty of places for our winged friends to nest and play.
Later on .. the rain stops .. the sun comes out from behind the clouds .. and the birds become active again. I stand for a while, enjoying the little flock of Bushtits that are feeding at the suet block. They are so tiny. A few Chickadees visit. The little Anna is finally able to feed quietly at the hummingbird feeder .. I think the wasps must be gone by now.
The Juncos‘s are everywhere, at the feeders, in the trees, on the ground. Good to see them here. With all these birds in the yard, I believe that there is a very good possibility that there won’t be many tent caterpillars next year. And this is better than watching tv!
Today the weather looks rainy, so this is an indoor day. Also, recycling at Reynolds …so I’ll be going there shortly.
Then back home, order out of chaos in my computer room. Time to use all those decorative containers that I bought a few weeks ago. There will be a place for everything and everything will be in its place. Or so I hope.
I’m really enjoying sorting through my treasures. I have many creative craft items that I plan to play with over the fall and winter days. Beads. Tiles. Painting. Sewing. Creating. Playing. Such fun.
Well .. on with this lovely day!
