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Dena Wiltsie Send message Joined: 19 Apr 01 Posts: 1628 Credit: 24,230,968 RAC: 26 |
Nice tree Dena:) Looks really dry over there... Yes, but the tree belongs in the neighbors yard, not mine. The average rain fall is around 7 inches a year and we have been a bit below that lately. Most people avoid grass and put in yards that require little water. I have about 3 inches of gravel in the back yard and spray any weeds that survive the low water and gravel. Other than the citrus and the garden, all the other plants are on a timer which gives them no more than 3 gallons of water a week. The citrus and garden require more water but none of it is wasted. Native plants have extensive root systems with a good deal of spacing between plants. We tend to bunch them up in our yards so additional water is needed to keep them alive. |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65737 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
Nice tree Dena:) Looks really dry over there... Where I live is considered part of the Western Mojave Desert, 10 inches is what the rainfall is supposed to be per year. Of course in a drought all bets are off. The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
janneseti Send message Joined: 14 Oct 09 Posts: 14106 Credit: 655,366 RAC: 0 |
In Krasnoyarsk park "Swarms stream" in Russia a competition took place at the speed of laundry raccoon. The championship under the slogan "I love raccoon", took part a couple of raccoons - Masha and Artem. The animals were given a basin of water and a few old things. Judges were visitors and employees of the park, which eventually declared a draw. First Masha tried to ward off his rival from the pelvis of water, rather than letting it wash. Zoo workers had to intervene so both could do their laundry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_-MoSBuF9A&feature=player_embedded There is also a Raccoon tightrope walker in Toronto Canada:) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk-0kcOU00E&feature=player_embedded And this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9qN4pG8CmU&feature=player_embedded |
W-K 666 Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 19048 Credit: 40,757,560 RAC: 67 |
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TimeLord04 Send message Joined: 9 Mar 06 Posts: 21140 Credit: 33,933,039 RAC: 23 |
Angela, You'll be pleased to know that 20-24 of the California quail live in our backyard. They migrate to our neighbors yard and back again. They've been here for many years. Before Sheba passed away; one year Sheba did get three little one's, but not before or since, and Sheba passed away in January of 2011 making these birds even safer here. TimeLord04 Have TARDIS, will travel... Come along K-9! Join Calm Chaos |
John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0 |
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Suzie-Q Send message Joined: 9 Mar 07 Posts: 3327 Credit: 4,746,812 RAC: 1 |
Ang, Is this one of your friends, seen in Day in Pictures - SFgate. It looks mighty thin. (At least, compared to the ones I see in my backyard.) (And my dining room.) ~Sue~ |
David S Send message Joined: 4 Oct 99 Posts: 18352 Credit: 27,761,924 RAC: 12 |
Ang, Is this one of your friends, seen in Day in Pictures - SFgate. Which is probably what made it brave (or desperate) enough to go out in public. David Sitting on my butt while others boldly go, Waiting for a message from a small furry creature from Alpha Centauri. |
Suzie-Q Send message Joined: 9 Mar 07 Posts: 3327 Credit: 4,746,812 RAC: 1 |
Hey Folks, I've decided to swallow my pride and beg for money to help me care for three feral kittens I scooped up. They all have the eye mucus problem that is probably an upper respiratory infection and need medical attention. If you're inclined to help, here's a link to my fundraiser: http://fundly.com/help-with-feral-kittens There is a detailed description there about what I'll use the funds for. I promise you can trust me. (I hope the forum moderators don't mind my posting this. If I've broken some rule, I apologize in advance.) ~Sue~ |
Jim_S Send message Joined: 23 Feb 00 Posts: 4705 Credit: 64,560,357 RAC: 31 |
Howdy Ang, I'm trying to come back and be more active. At least I'm still alive...I think, naphthalene is some Bad stuff. :o/ I Desire Peace and Justice, Jim Scott (Mod-Ret.) |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
Hey Folks, You are not promoting a commercial venture, so I think it's OK. You are going to have and hold and pet those kitties, so long as you all shall live? "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
Donald L. Johnson Send message Joined: 5 Aug 02 Posts: 8240 Credit: 14,654,533 RAC: 20 |
(I hope the forum moderators don't mind my posting this. If Angela has said repeatedly that nothing is off-topic in this thread, and as Mark points out, you are not shilling for a commercial endeavour, so you are okay as far as I can see. Donald Infernal Optimist / Submariner, retired |
Suzie-Q Send message Joined: 9 Mar 07 Posts: 3327 Credit: 4,746,812 RAC: 1 |
Hey Folks, Actually I'm hoping to get them healthy and spayed and then find furever homes for them. I aready have enough of my own! ~Sue~ |
Uli Send message Joined: 6 Feb 00 Posts: 10923 Credit: 5,996,015 RAC: 1 |
I would take them, but I just don't have the funds to get them here. Not an open invite, just for Suzie-Q. Pluto will always be a planet to me. Seti Ambassador Not to late to order an Anni Shirt |
Angela Send message Joined: 16 Oct 07 Posts: 13130 Credit: 39,854,104 RAC: 31 |
That raccoon picture is not of a skinny adult raccoon. It is a raccoon kit!!! Please note the little darling's proportions. They are perfect. Skinny, sick, under-fed adult raccoons have big heads, adult limb lengths and long adult tails on skinny bodies. This baby looks as a baby should... adorable and perfect in every way!!! And Suzie-Q I have no problem with your request in the Critter Cafe to help fund the medical treatment of the kittens you have found. In fact, I can think of no better venue to post it than a place where Critter People gather. I see that you set the "default" request to $35, and so with that Eric and I were happy to start off your campaign yesterday. Wishing you the best of success! |
Byron Leigh Hatch @ team Carl Sagan Send message Joined: 5 Jul 99 Posts: 4548 Credit: 35,667,570 RAC: 4 |
That raccoon picture is not of a skinny adult raccoon. It is a raccoon kit!!! Please note the little darling's proportions. They are perfect. + 1000 |
Donald L. Johnson Send message Joined: 5 Aug 02 Posts: 8240 Credit: 14,654,533 RAC: 20 |
And Suzie-Q I have no problem with your request in the Critter Cafe to help fund the medical treatment of the kittens you have found. In fact, I can think of no better venue to post it than a place where Critter People gather. I see that you set the "default" request to $35, and so with that Eric and I were happy to start off your campaign yesterday. Wishing you the best of success! And now we are 3. Tried to donate Saturday evening (would have been first), but got the spinning pinwheel and a "Done but errors on page" message when I hit "Submit". Tried again today, got same result on both XP/IE-8 boxes. So I go try on one of my Mac G4s running Safari - and it goes right through. Go figure. Donald Infernal Optimist / Submariner, retired |
Angela Send message Joined: 16 Oct 07 Posts: 13130 Credit: 39,854,104 RAC: 31 |
Thank you Donald. You are a very nice man. |
Donald L. Johnson Send message Joined: 5 Aug 02 Posts: 8240 Credit: 14,654,533 RAC: 20 |
Thank you Donald. You are a very nice man. I do what I can. I also have 3 semi-feral cats living in my yard, plus several neighborhood cats that visit regularly and dine at my kitty restaurant. Only one will come to me and let me rub her, but the others seem to recognize my voice, and will let me get within arm's length before they move away. So I know what Suzie is dealing with. Plus, her fundly page says she's an Army veteran, and we vets take care of our own..... Donald Infernal Optimist / Submariner, retired |
TimeLord04 Send message Joined: 9 Mar 06 Posts: 21140 Credit: 33,933,039 RAC: 23 |
At this time, I cannot donate. My heart is there, though. Good luck Suzie. :-) TimeLord04 Have TARDIS, will travel... Come along K-9! Join Calm Chaos |
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