Updates

Well, our little highway is open again, the waters have receded and are obligingly flowing UNDER the bridge.  Yay!

The swaths being mowed in the yard are gaining ground, although the front yard pond is still flourishing.

Unclear as to the outcome of the birds nest.  Peter made it out there to investigate a few days ago, but the nest was empty.  No clear indication of foul play or successful hatch.  We'll never know for sure.

There are, however, other VERY protective blackbirds around the yard.  Go in the wrong area and some severe dive bombing is sure to occur.  Sam has a lot of grief during the day.

Mosquitos are still ruling the roost, so to speak and continue to torture everyone all hours of the day and night.

I am trying out a new Insect Defend Patch.  It appears to be a dose of B1 Thiamine that you wear like a nicotine patch to deter bugs by radiating whatever you radiate while wearing it.  I know you're waiting with bated breath to see how it works.  I will be sure to update you ASAP.