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xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


Great stuff!

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xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


I just love that Eunice has a stealth mode. Cow ninja!

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


"Is that my cow?
It goes 'purrrrr' and bites my hand!
It is a cat! That is not my cow.

"Is that my cow?
It goes 'zzzzzzz' and stings my leg a bunch!
It is a swarm of bees! That is not my cow."

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


Yay, bees!

Maybe get some face masks for dealing with the periwinkle? I get mine from a local hardware store and they are better than using a shirt or bandana.

Love the pictures, as always. :D

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


They load slow on my phone but I don't care. I can do something else until they finish loading and that's fine. The pictures are lovely!

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


I vote for more pictures of cats and bees.

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


Pshaw. Sure didn't work for me.

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


... was the gratuity two eggs and an ear skritch?

I hope you lot get some rain, soon.

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


If it makes you feel better, I start whining and snivelling when temps here get above 70F (21C) and I'm in California. It's been high 70s in the area for weeks and I hate it.

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


I am glad your handsome fellow is ok.

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


Excellent catting!

I was going to be upset over the lack of bees and there they were! Yay, bees!

No more cows gone wild?

Today I learned that rowan berries are edible and, apparently, are sometimes used as a substitute for coffee. Huh. Although, I didn't find anything that says why you would do such a thing or how it replaces coffee beans but there you go.

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


Most sincerely: Thank you for sharing!
:)

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


Cats! Bees!

How soon before new fruit-bearing plants bear, um, fruit?

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


I like this thread so much.

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


Aw, poor Hicks.

Kidney disease is common in elderly cats and can be controlled for a surprisingly long time. Even the terminal variety! But you have to be on it at once and be really strict with diet and meds.

http://www.tinykittens.com/cases/mason
An elderly feral with terminal kidney disease, still alive and doing well for himself!

And, yes, the Catte thread is a good resource.

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


Cats!
Bees!
Digging bastards... Would putting up a wire cage help at all?

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


Hicks is great and I hope you are feeling better soon!

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


I hope that you are feeling better soon!

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


DesperateDan posted:



... make various offerings to the elder gods

!

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


I learn such interesting poo poo from this thread. Freaking awesome.

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


Yow, that's a bad day! I'm glad you made it home safe.

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


DesperateDan posted:

Must sadly report Hicks has died- he got worse over the last few days, then late last night had a seizure so I took him to the emergency vets around 2am for the only kind option left. He went out without discomfort, purring away loudly while being fussed and thanked.

He was a constant part of family life for the best part of a decade, and I miss the hell out of that little ginger bastard right now.

Dug out some emergency scotch and called pizzahut, having a wake right now. Little poo poo loved trying to steal pizza. RIP Hicks, 2011-2019

Oh, no! I'm so sorry.

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


What types of planting can be done in this season?

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


Thanks, I really enjoy your work and appreciate the regular updates. :)

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


That poor lavender...

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003



:golfclap:

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


Bees and cats and stunning nature pics, yes, yes. But what about the most important item? How is the lavender?!?

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


Awesome updates, thank you!

It's been a year?!? Dang.

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


Just amazing, as always!
:)

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


DesperateDan posted:

Ta :)

Its different from the other galls I normally see which tend towards a hard sphere. The ants were indeed partying down on it, and next time I might try and figure out if its food or shelter or both

I asked the local ant expert:
https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3886441&pagenumber=7&perpage=40#post495601251

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


Ants are cool! ...So long as they are not in my house. There's a thread about toxins and the plants and animals that produce them, but it's been awhile since it updated.

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


That poor caterpillar!

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


You have seriously upped your game on all fronts, here. loving fantastic.

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


Beeeees! Lovely update, as is your wont. :)

It's a shame you can't get a surveillance camera for that poor, poor lavender.

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


Shaping up to be a regular little park!

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


I hope this turns out well for you, DD; chronic health issues suck.

And thanks for the bees!

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


They look delicious!

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


Miftan posted:

Please don't feel pressured to post, your health is obviously the first priority.

Patrick is a cutie. :3:

Yeah, dude, take care of yourself first. I'm sorry you're still not doing well.

xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


DesperateDan posted:

...right now I'm about to get to grip with some totally hot studs

Oh, dang, son!

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xcheopis
Jul 23, 2003


I am sorry you are still not well. Chronic pain suuucks and feeling unwell all the drat time does, too.

Woodworking is one of the skills I wish I had acquired, having been a failure at any type of needlework. Are you going to learn to do the fancy curlicues and such?

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