HAPPY NEW WEEK and HAPPY NEW MOON
The moon turns new next Friday, 1 November, in UK and US.
I've just come in from giving the groundhog an apple. The pub/ bar on the highway is going to have a loud Halloween party tonight, and I want the groundhog to be able to get in his burrow.
I never feed wildlife, because it's generally a bad idea. It's often unhealthy, and it habituates animals to humans. But I break my rule for the groundhog. I used to have an apple tree near my bedroom window, and the groundhog dug his burrow under it, so he could feed on apples. But a big derecho storm knocked over the tree and it died. I feel sorry for the groundhog because he no longer has his tree and his fruit. Groundhogs need to double their weight in order to survive hibernation during our harsh winters. Their hearts only beat 4 times per minute in hibernation, and they breathe only once every six minutes.
The big one on my patch is a solitary ol' fella, and I'm his only human contact. He makes a tooth-grinding chuff, chuff, chuff happy sound when I pitch an apple to him. I NEVER get close to him.
I hope you all have an easy week. Love and hugs to all.
Groundhog info ( Wikipedia)
en.wikipedia.org/.../Groundhog
HEATHER: I'm so very sorry that your daughter was so badly injured. I hope she will heal quickly and well.
AQ: That's just ghastly what you are having to endure with your OH's nursing facility--with all of his lost things.
I admire your strength in dealing with all of the ongoing stress. However, I wish your life were easier. I wish I could help. Do what you need to do to protect your own wellbeing. Hugs to you.
DIANE – Thanks. Actually I am ignoring the NH until, um, next week.
I met new GP; very pleasant, not young, I hope he is not thinking of retiring before me! No problem getting referral,
FC had better leave his fur-lined coat at North Pole and wear his board shorts as tomorrow’s temp now expected 35 C. There will be lots of cranky sunburnt families lining the streets. Dau & Trio will watch TV coverage of pageant, wearing their χmas t-shirts.