I notice that if I let the Hummingbird Feeder run dry it takes a couple of days before the wee birds show up again. This morning I thought I would be proactive and fill the feeder while it still had juice.
Just as I reached to take the feeder down this little guy showed up.
It was not concerned that I was standing a few inches away nor did it stop feeding. I left him to it.
I customized today's CSA Produce box again with extra strawberries.
Not sure why it was packed in the larger-sized box.
Maybe it was to protect the optional "Add-On" Local-ish Honey.
The Miner's Lettuce continues to thrive in the cool shady area near the Pen. Which means Kochi and Sage continue to enjoy their daily bouquet of the just-picked wild greens.
Rocket launches at night are the best especially when it occurs before my bedtime.
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Fun to watch the birds gather fiber for their nest-building from the mesh round feeder.
This Lesser Goldfinch wasn't happy till he had a good mouthful beakful of the soft stuff.
There were several volunteers for the Magic Balls I brought to Spinners' group today.
Rosemary started knitting right away.
Nancy S. wove in the ends of the Funky Fox scarf.
Linda G. started knitting when she got home and sent a progress pic.
Nancy W. sent me home with eleven skeins of yarn she retrieved from the trunk of her car. I spent the rest of the afternoon winding them up just to play with the blues and purples.
After using the jumbo knitting needles switching to the tiny dpns takes a little getting used to.
My various weaving looms are calling for my attention but I can't seem to put down the Fun Fur and Novelty yarns. For the past couple of days I've been combining yarns, colors, and textures and making Magic Balls.
I had been making the Scarf-in-a-Ball with the fluff measured out separately.
Today I decided to rewind the Magic Balls with the Fun Fur already attached to both ends of the scarf. That way all you have to do is Cast on, knit, and Bind off. Easy Peasy.
The static electricity makes the "fur" stand on end. So fun.
I think my friends and I will be set for awhile. Maybe now I can get a little weaving done (or spinning, or sock knitting, or band weaving, or ...).
Yesterday I received a 7 pound box of 43 colorful fluffy Fun Fur and Novelty Yarns.
Oh my goodness - out of the blue - a complete surprise.
Marsha included a very nice note, "Yarns for scarves to be donated to: Handmade Especially for You!"
As I looked at the myriad of texture and color my eyes were drawn to Funky Fox. Okay, it was also the name of the yarn, you gotta admit Funky Fox is a great name.
And before too long, Magic ball wound and ready to be cast on.
John and Marsha ~ Thank you for your generosity, caring, and kindness.
