While Spring is a wondrous time of year, there are also a few disadvantages (although not many). Note several minuses and then view the pluses.
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| The ever-present deer tick loves to come out in Spring (and every season except winter - that's why I love winter). Karol found one crawling on her arm yesterday evening. Today I went for a short walk to take a few pictures, and when I sat down at the computer, I spied this one crawling on my sleeve. But, never fear, this is not the worst thing that can ever happen to a person. |
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Out in the country (and this is not the worst either), the septic tank needs to be pumped every three years. In case you don't know about septic tanks, they hold the solid waste from sink and toilet, while the liquid runs off to be filtered and "lost" through the drain field. Every three years, the county mandate calls for us to have our tank pumped. So, a phone call to Budsburg Services, a check for $125, and wallah! we're set for another three years. (Perhaps this is all you wanted to know about life in the country - but it is reality)
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| The cover to our septic tank. It's located under the "bridge" that goes from our great room to a patio area. Normally, I have it covered with rocks to make it invisible. The first cover we had must have weighed more than 50 pounds, but three years ago, we purchased s "one man" cover. |
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| For you guys who love to see trucks, tractors, and stuff. |
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| Pulling out the hose. |
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| Female rose-breasted grosbeak at our kitchen window feeder. |
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| Orchard oriole on left, Baltimore oriole on right, blue jay in the background. |
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| We had 10 orioles yesterday, so I decided to add more feeding stations. Three additional lids are filled with grape jelly. |
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| The male rose-breasted grosbeak at our window feeder. |
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