Cute little wormy! He's a good guy. Seedmama, I didn't know you were a "Sand Sister"!! I live in a swale in between 2 massive sand dunes. I'm pretty sure I prefer the sand to growing in Chicago clay, but if I didn't have deer eating half of what does like sand, I would be happier.

brook, I used to hear them here all the time, but then several years went by and I heard nothing. Then last year I heard them once or twice. Funny you mention predators.......as I was following one, trying to get its picture, a hawk flew overhead. :( I quickly left the Bobwhite alone. I live in central Indiana. Isn't it strange to find 3 of them now, with a foot of snow on the ground and extremely cold temps? We have 35 acres of land.......a mix of woods and growing up fields. We have tons of big brush piles, so hopefully they've found some shelter in those. I put some dried corn around the areas they seemed to frequent. I have a friend who said she had a bobwhite once that loved greenbeans.

"That's a bargain at $1K as those are over 3x that when bought from the "manufacturer". If you google bathtub sofa you'll find the co. that makes them, I think they are in England. I think theirs are made from the old cast iron tubs not tin. Hate to have to move a CI one" Leave it to the Brits. For the newbies, this link is to my all time favorite CL post. This guy has some serious problems. It's got to be at least 6 months since he first listed and he doesn't seem ready to budge. Here is a link that might be useful: He still hasn't given up

Here is the California Driver Handbook http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/traff_lgts_sgns.htm California Driver Handbook - Traffic Lights and Signs Traffic Signal Lights Solid Red� A red signal light means "STOP." You can make a right turn against a red light after you stop then yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles close enough to be a hazard. Make the right turn only when it is safe. Do not turn if a "NO TURN ON RED" sign is posted. Red Arrow� A red arrow means "STOP." Remain stopped until the green signal or green arrow appears. Do not turn against a red arrow. Flashing Red� A flashing red signal light means "STOP." After stopping, you may proceed when it is safe. Observe the right-of-way rules. Solid Yellow� A yellow signal light means "CAUTION." The red signal is about to appear. When you see the yellow light, stop if you can do so safely. If you cannot stop safely, cross the intersection cautiously. Yellow Arrow� A yellow arrow means the "protected" turning time period is ending. Be prepared to obey the next signal, which could be the green or red light or the red arrow. Flashing Yellow� A flashing yellow signal light warns you to "PROCEED WITH CAUTION." You do not need to stop for a flashing yellow light, but you must slow down and be especially alert before entering the intersection. Flashing Yellow Arrow� This signal means turns are permitted (unprotected), but you must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians and then proceed with caution. Solid Green� Give the right-of-way to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian in the intersection. A green light means "GO." If you are turning left, make the turn only if you have enough space to complete the turn before creating a hazard for any oncoming vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian. Do not enter the intersection if you cannot get completely across before the light turns red. If you block the intersection, you can be cited. Green Arrow� A green arrow means "GO." You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing after you yield to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian still in the intersection. The green arrow allows you to make a "protected" turn. Oncoming vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians are stopped by a red light as long as the green arrow is lighted. Traffic Signal Blackout� If a traffic signal light is not working, proceed cautiously, as if the intersection is controlled by a stop sign in all directions.