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Visual Escapes and Daily Inspirations: Share Yours

Posted by John, Volunteer Mentor @johnbishop, Mar 16, 2020

Let's create a space to offer a daily reprieve.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of uncertainty and fear into our lives. Some of that fear and uncertainty can be caused by over thinking what is going on or unnecessarily worrying. So, I'm making sure I wash my hands frequently, not touching my face, staying away from social gatherings and all of the recommended guidelines to help avoid getting or spreading COVID-19 but it can be a little boring. I try to not watch news all day long while I'm in this self imposed captivity. I like to take pictures of birds and other creatures from my window as a welcome break.

I invite you to join me in sharing pictures, favorite poems, sayings, mottos, funny moments. Let's take a daily break together.

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Apr 18, 2020
In reply to @virgo1952 "@fiesty76. I was reading about incorporating ladybugs as a natural predator fir aphids. My tomatoes and..." + (show)
@virgo1952

@fiesty76. I was reading about incorporating ladybugs as a natural predator fir aphids. My tomatoes and cucumbers (every year) get them. Drives me crazy. I’m thinking about planting nasturtiums in a one of my planter bags ( 25 gallon cloth bags I use to garden in -they’re pretty slick) but I’m afraid the nasturtiums will attract aphids ( which is the point of planting them) but will jump over to the next bag (side by side-4 bags) Any thoughts? Good idea or bad? Ladybugs a batter idea? Or both? Or spray and take my chances with the chemicals? Or give up🙁?

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Hi, @virgo1952 The One thing we passionate gardeners must never do is give up! vbg Ladybugs are natural predators of aphids and I do continue to purchase and release them. While I do get those horrid tomato caterpillars...can't recall name...I also love and plant nasturtiums each year in the same bed with tomatoes (along with, basil, parsley, onions) and have had no problems with aphids with these veggies. Wish I could advise but just don't have the expertise or knowledge.

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virgo1952 | @virgo1952 | Apr 18, 2020
In reply to @lioness "@fiesty76 Goodmorning . Just read your post about lady bugs. When winter was over in my..." + (show)
@lioness

@fiesty76 Goodmorning . Just read your post about lady bugs. When winter was over in my attic I would find hundreds of ladybugs guess they where hibernating there somewhere . I would get them by the handful and put in garden they are good for the aphids you are right about that . Love this little creatures . Haven't seen any in awhile .

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@lioness I hear a business opportunity. Lioness and ladybug captor!!!!! 🙃

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lioness | @lioness | Apr 18, 2020
In reply to @lioness "@virgo1952 NO dont use chemicals go naturel there are so many products you can use from..." + (show)
@lioness

@virgo1952 NO dont use chemicals go naturel there are so many products you can use from ladybugs to dried blood to beer in a saucer . NO NO NO please dont use chemicals.

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@virgo1952 I just remembered something plant marigolds there is an oder that is secreted that is good for the garden Im not sure about aphids but small animals dont like it and wont cross over .

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virgo1952 | @virgo1952 | Apr 18, 2020
In reply to @fiesty76 "Hi, @virgo1952 The One thing we passionate gardeners must never do is give up! vbg Ladybugs..." + (show)
@fiesty76

Hi, @virgo1952 The One thing we passionate gardeners must never do is give up! vbg Ladybugs are natural predators of aphids and I do continue to purchase and release them. While I do get those horrid tomato caterpillars...can't recall name...I also love and plant nasturtiums each year in the same bed with tomatoes (along with, basil, parsley, onions) and have had no problems with aphids with these veggies. Wish I could advise but just don't have the expertise or knowledge.

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@fiesty76 great advise. @lioness also. I will purchase Ladybugs (unless lioness wants to send me some - only kidding) 🙂 AND plant nasturtiums too. Cause I like them and put them in my salads. My Mom planted nasturtiums ever year, so it’s a sentimental thing. Thank you for answering me. On the hunt for babies, heard there might be some at the lake 🤞Oh Boy.

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lioness | @lioness | Apr 18, 2020
In reply to @virgo1952 "@lioness okey dokey. Going a la natural it is. Are u suggesting I Bleed for my..." + (show)
@virgo1952

@lioness okey dokey. Going a la natural it is. Are u suggesting I Bleed for my garden? You know me to well. Will take your advise and pursue that avenue. Thanks I heard through the grapevine, that baby geese were spotted at the lake. It’s lightly raining this am, but I, virgo1952, will venture out in my pursuit of capturing photos of babies 😁 stay tuned ......

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@viego1952 LOL no you dont bleed you your garden Dried blood does . Glad the baby geese have arrived dont get wet you dont want to melt .

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virgo1952 | @virgo1952 | Apr 18, 2020

@fiesty76 @lioness @bookysue @johnbishop @gingerw I ran out of space for more online names So, this is for everybody. Due to technical difficulties, I find myself not able to download all my photos from my first bike adventure of the year. This is Tommy the Turkey. He’a friend of mine I met (and others. Which I hopefully will figure out what’s going on, John😢) I met him 2-3 years ago while on a ride. He was sitting on a porch making a big racket. Now, I know a “gobble” when I hear one. So, I walked to their fence (met the owners along the way) and took a look. It was LOVE at first sight. Hey, different strokes for different folks or maybe don’t judge a book by it’s cover,hmm? This is no wild turkey, people. This a refined, come hither kind of turkey ( if you know what I mean) He sauntered to the fence and went into full plume ( I guess that’s what you call it) and paraded in front of me. What girl wouldn’t be impressed? So, when I’m on my ride of the island, I always stop to visit Tommy. I will call his name , he knows my voice and He saunters to the fence, parades and gobbles. Sure wish I knew what he was saying. Oh well....,,,

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virgo1952 | @virgo1952 | Apr 18, 2020
In reply to @lioness "@virgo1952 I just remembered something plant marigolds there is an oder that is secreted that is..." + (show)
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@virgo1952 I just remembered something plant marigolds there is an oder that is secreted that is good for the garden Im not sure about aphids but small animals dont like it and wont cross over .

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Thank u 🥰

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bookysue | @bookysue | Apr 18, 2020
In reply to @virgo1952 "@fiesty76 @lioness @bookysue @johnbishop @gingerw I ran out of space for more online names So, this..." + (show)
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@fiesty76 @lioness @bookysue @johnbishop @gingerw I ran out of space for more online names So, this is for everybody. Due to technical difficulties, I find myself not able to download all my photos from my first bike adventure of the year. This is Tommy the Turkey. He’a friend of mine I met (and others. Which I hopefully will figure out what’s going on, John😢) I met him 2-3 years ago while on a ride. He was sitting on a porch making a big racket. Now, I know a “gobble” when I hear one. So, I walked to their fence (met the owners along the way) and took a look. It was LOVE at first sight. Hey, different strokes for different folks or maybe don’t judge a book by it’s cover,hmm? This is no wild turkey, people. This a refined, come hither kind of turkey ( if you know what I mean) He sauntered to the fence and went into full plume ( I guess that’s what you call it) and paraded in front of me. What girl wouldn’t be impressed? So, when I’m on my ride of the island, I always stop to visit Tommy. I will call his name , he knows my voice and He saunters to the fence, parades and gobbles. Sure wish I knew what he was saying. Oh well....,,,

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He’s a cutie.

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virgo1952 | @virgo1952 | Apr 18, 2020

I know. He grows on you❤️

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lioness | @lioness | Apr 18, 2020
In reply to @virgo1952 "@fiesty76 @lioness @bookysue @johnbishop @gingerw I ran out of space for more online names So, this..." + (show)
@virgo1952

@fiesty76 @lioness @bookysue @johnbishop @gingerw I ran out of space for more online names So, this is for everybody. Due to technical difficulties, I find myself not able to download all my photos from my first bike adventure of the year. This is Tommy the Turkey. He’a friend of mine I met (and others. Which I hopefully will figure out what’s going on, John😢) I met him 2-3 years ago while on a ride. He was sitting on a porch making a big racket. Now, I know a “gobble” when I hear one. So, I walked to their fence (met the owners along the way) and took a look. It was LOVE at first sight. Hey, different strokes for different folks or maybe don’t judge a book by it’s cover,hmm? This is no wild turkey, people. This a refined, come hither kind of turkey ( if you know what I mean) He sauntered to the fence and went into full plume ( I guess that’s what you call it) and paraded in front of me. What girl wouldn’t be impressed? So, when I’m on my ride of the island, I always stop to visit Tommy. I will call his name , he knows my voice and He saunters to the fence, parades and gobbles. Sure wish I knew what he was saying. Oh well....,,,

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@virgo1952 Wow beautiful plumage The eastern Turkey are all black neck has gray and red . He is in Love virgo Animals know when a person is o.k. and likes them

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