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What's outside of your picture window today?

Posted by John, Volunteer Mentor @johnbishop, Nov 25, 2020

As we get ready for the real winter to show up and COVID-19 still playing a major part in our lives I like to spend moments of my day de-stressing about what's going on in the world today. All I have to do is look out the window and observe some of natures beautiful creatures, how they interact and ponder how small it makes my troubles seem. Sometimes I may even get the opportunity to take a photo or two. How about you? Anything going on outside of your window(s) that you want to share?

For those members that have the ability to size your photos before you upload them to the discussion, may I suggest using the following sizes:
– 500 x 335 pixels (landscape)
– 210 x 210 pixels (square)

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | May 3, 2021
In reply to @amandaa "Outside my window and inside my window..... Dear Deer, Please stop antagonizing my pup with your..." + (show)
@amandaa

Outside my window and inside my window.....

Dear Deer,

Please stop antagonizing my pup with your fluffy white tails. I know the grass is tasty, but I placed your food at the tree line for a reason.

Sincerely,
The homeowner that feeds you

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Oh deer it is. I'm dreading what I'll find tomorrow. I know they already ate the hosta, sedum and tulip buds. PS, I live in the city.
Sue

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | May 3, 2021
In reply to @merpreb "We've left pumpkins, etc., cn't resist either. But other than that it's illegal to bait them..." + (show)
@merpreb

We've left pumpkins, etc., cn't resist either. But other than that it's illegal to bait them or feed them in RI. too.

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@merpreb I cannot see throwing wilted lettuce, past-their-peak fruit, carrot tops into the trash. We have a multi-acre property behind us, and deer use the vacant property next door as a pass-through. Besides that, elk, skunk, fox appreciate some scraps, all thrown over to open land. The "big kitties" [cougars], eagles, hawks and kestrels are waiting for the goslings to appear soon.
Ginger

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | May 3, 2021
In reply to @gingerw "@merpreb I cannot see throwing wilted lettuce, past-their-peak fruit, carrot tops into the trash. We have..." + (show)
@gingerw

@merpreb I cannot see throwing wilted lettuce, past-their-peak fruit, carrot tops into the trash. We have a multi-acre property behind us, and deer use the vacant property next door as a pass-through. Besides that, elk, skunk, fox appreciate some scraps, all thrown over to open land. The "big kitties" [cougars], eagles, hawks and kestrels are waiting for the goslings to appear soon.
Ginger

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Ginger: Oregon law makes it illegal to feed bears, cougars, coyotes, and wolves, and for good reason. They can be dangerous. Another thing is that human food is not wild animal food. Make a compost. You really aren't doing the animals any good. Many of our food is sprayed with pesticided so that won't be good for them.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | May 3, 2021
In reply to @merpreb "Ginger: Oregon law makes it illegal to feed bears, cougars, coyotes, and wolves, and for good..." + (show)
@merpreb

Ginger: Oregon law makes it illegal to feed bears, cougars, coyotes, and wolves, and for good reason. They can be dangerous. Another thing is that human food is not wild animal food. Make a compost. You really aren't doing the animals any good. Many of our food is sprayed with pesticided so that won't be good for them.

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https://www.bendbulletin.com/opinion/editorial-please-don-t-feed-the-deer-or-the-ducks/article_2942b84f-41ed-5ce0-9b0a-d4ce629233b6.html
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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | May 3, 2021
In reply to @merpreb "https://www.bendbulletin.com/opinion/editorial-please-don-t-feed-the-deer-or-the-ducks/article_2942b84f-41ed-5ce0-9b0a-d4ce629233b6.html" + (show)

@merpreb The deer and fox wander by. There normally are no scraps around; my pitching arm doesn't throw too far, so maybe 20 feet into the open field, wherever it may land.

Yep, in an area where we have deer and elk hunting seasons, feeding them is punishable by law. The prey animals sometimes have to have a hunter come in if people's farm animals are being attacked. We have two big kitties around here, and several sittings of black bear with cubs.
Ginger

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | May 3, 2021

The trees out back have so many shades of green!
Ginger
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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | May 3, 2021
In reply to @ess77 "Well, my friend. You've had quite the time the last few days. I'm so sorry your..." + (show)
@ess77

Well, my friend. You've had quite the time the last few days. I'm so sorry your friend/partner died. Those are difficult times and we've had a bunch of those lately. Sorry you had to deal with that now, but you made it! Of course...I hope you were strong enough by then for the trip and expenditure of precious energy. You know, it's probably a good thing you were forced to share with your friends from those times about your challenges. I understand privacy, but friends, even previous or unseen, are such an important part of our therapy and healing. Welcome home to your sanctuary.

You know, Lauri, we're all in a bit of your situation emotionally about getting into life again, of whatever sort it may be. We've been through some very traumatic times, especially you with your illness and treatment! But, all of us are facing having to go into social situations after over a year of such drastic isolation. I was isolated for a couple of years prior to my hospitalization in Jan 2919 with CHF and severe edema, as I got sicker. Then, I was in rehab for a couple weeks, home with home health for months and it took me over a year to begin to get up and out and reconditioned. That's actually when I began this journey with Mayo and began finding myself.

This living again will be a shock to our entire systems, physically, mentally and emotionally. And, just think what it will be like when folks start taking off the masks. We aren't out of this pandemic yet, as we have the recovery times to face....but, we can and will do it with grace. That's who we are. That's how you are beating that nasty AML! How Sue and John and Becky and Ginger and Fiesty and Jake and all of the folks sharing here trying to work through the yucky mess life can throw at us. We are fighters, winners, lovers and survivors.

Well, enough philosophy for me. I'm off to Mayo...naturally...for a covid test before the endoscopy procedure tomorrow morning. I'm not pleased to do this, but it's necessary for my swallowing. The doctor will stretch the Schatzki Ring that's formed near the Barrett's Esophagus so I can swallow food and liquids better. They get stuck sometimes and I choke or have pain as they try to work on down to the stomach. That's fun. This will hopefully correct that and I won't have any negative consequences from a 2nd procedure just 3 weeks after the 1st. I am concerned and ask for your prayers this little procedure goes well. With my muscle weakness and such and deep sedation so soon, I have concern of a tear or damage and of brain issues w/sedation. Mother had altzheimers for 12 years. One year in her moderate stage she had 3 sedations and came out of each with more dementia. I don't have any dementia, other than normal for my age, but still have the concern.
Thanks to you for you.
Blessings, feel well and enjoy your wonderful, peaceful home.
elizabeth

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@ess77 Hi Elizabeth. I hope your endoscopy procedure went well today. There were postings from you so I was happy to see you were awake and back in the saddle. 😘

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kneadmuscles53 | @kneadmuscles53 | May 4, 2021

This morning I was startled from sleep by booming, rolling thunder! When it is time for the sun to appear, my view outside instead is black as night!

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | May 4, 2021
In reply to @gingerw "The trees out back have so many shades of green! Ginger" + (show)
@gingerw

The trees out back have so many shades of green!
Ginger

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Isn't it amazing what nature presents? I'm in awe everytime I look outdoors!

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kneadmuscles53 | @kneadmuscles53 | May 4, 2021

Yesterday, I saw my lawn is becoming covered with a blanket of buttercup-like flowers. In the farmers' pastures around me, some have turned solid yellow with these flowers. They appear every year in Eastern Tennessee. Does anyone know what species they are?

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