you want the swing or the rocker..?

15 years ago

Well it is 57 degrees tonight on the front porch. I was thinkin' that it would be nice to share with you my impressions on a night like this.

No moon

Clouds

Wet air

Peepers peeping from the creek

Swing still swings

Chairs still rock

Empty spaces .... c

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slubberdegulion
15 years ago
Peepers already? It was warmish here today for the 1st time in a week or two...it was staggeringly wonderful. I prefer rockers. Maybe I'll dust ours off tomorrow. We have to enjoy the mosquito-free time while we can.
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downeastwaves
15 years ago
I'd like to reserve each for a bit of time!

Sounds wonderful down your way. The air is crisp today, fresh coat of very fluffy snow makes everything look so nice here. The bay is so dark blue, with a light chop today and and the snow ends just shy of the water line across the water in Canada, what a pretty site, but I'm in for the day wishing I could sit and enjoy your warm and wonderful sounds....

Leasa
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midnightsmum (Z4, ON)
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Oh, I love the peepers in the Spring. That, along with the arrival of the red-wing blackbirds is the sure announcement of Spring, here. Others say robins, but they often arrive in snow storms, silly things.

2 1/2 to 3 months to go!!!

Nancy - who longs for the rocker.
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Nell Jean
15 years ago
I saw a robin yesterday, on the side of the road when we were out driving.

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aftermidnight Zone7b B.C. Canada
15 years ago
We usually have Robins here right through the winter, but haven't seen any yet. They're usually eating the berries on the mountain ash. Another bird which usually turns up about now is the Varied Thrush, haven't seen him or his lady so far. Loads of Towhees, Chickadees, Sparrows, Juncos, a few Bushtits, Pine Siskins, Woodpeckers and DH saw a new to us bird, can't remember the name.

C, you can't know how much I'd like to be swinging or rocking on your porch right now, More often than not you'll find me warming my backside in front of the fire these days. A
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15 years ago
I think I need to get more rockers :)

My neighbor has bird feeders so I have none. I stand at my bedroom window or lie on the bed and can see the cardinals and finches and ...I don't know my birds but there are lots. They are so pretty to watch through the lace curtains.

You are ALL welcome...anytime. And yes the peepers think it is Spring...they had better be prepared...Winter will come calling again soon. c
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DYH
15 years ago
Carolina -- you invite us over and we'll converge on you! :-)

Lots of robins here year-round. They go worm hunting in our meadow. The bird watching is great this winter. All the usual suspects and a daily visit from the red-bellied woodpecker, the occasional cedar waxwing.
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15 years ago
It would be such fun. I know our Kitchen Group on the GW had a wonderful time in NYC and I made so many new friends . We all keep up with each other now and it has been a great experience. It is my 2nd home up there now.

We have lots of woodpeckers too...but my neighbor actually got out there and shot one. He had a hole in his house and the woodpecker would not leave it alone. This man is in forestry at the university...uggg...I was so angry. Oh well I shoo them off when they come now since I am afraid for them. c
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PattiOH
15 years ago
Oh Caroline, I love the way you think. Lovely impressions!
I didn't think I'd ever get to the point where I'd prefer a rocker over a swing, but today is the day.
Guess I need some little kids in my life to revive my swing spirit! (on the other hand, that might just have the opposite effect!)

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