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Julie K's avatar

OMG, the robins! Why, why do they have to be so LOUD before the sun has even risen.

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Baird Brightman's avatar

Moving from one climate niche to another is a real eyeopener, Hank. You from No-Cal to MN. Me from MA to So-Cal. Those first few years are disorienting and also exciting!

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Amy Jay's avatar

Don't forget to pack some Bell's Two Hearted Ale ...

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John Hardy's avatar

Yep Yep For me a two week trip to Southern Belize Catching Tarpon sipping frozen concoctions and enjoying fresh Lobsters. One dish in particular " Lobster Pyan ". Badly needed rest. A Hammock is in order.

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John Gonter's avatar

Did you lacto-pickle the currants? Asking for a friend.

Good luck with the Walleyes. I'm still wanting to catch some in the future. Here in Maine no chances. But I could make a trip to Lake Erie...

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Hank Shaw's avatar

Nope, I used vinegar.

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Pat's avatar

Beautiful - Even after living here my whole life, I still feel that frenzy, which really kicks into gear with the Equinox. I can never decide if I'm ready for the days to be shorter, but what I'm ready for or want plays no part in it. I know in my bones that winter's coming. I wonder if folks who were born and raised in the South - Louisiana, Alabama, Galveston - feel it with the same intensity. And now that I'm old enough to be a Snowbird (though I won't be), I wonder if the intensity would be the same. To feel the changes as the Wheel goes 'round, I think, is important to one's soul, at least mine. Also - I think, if you were to remain in MN this summer (best wishes for your tour!), you might find that the ticks will still be in force along with the mosquitoes; it's been that kind of banner year (witness your squash blossoms).

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Harrison's avatar

Wish I had grown black currants in my garden!!

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Lisa Ackerman's avatar

My Juneberries have always been Julyberries here. And the Mayflies are often Juneflies. I've missed more mushrooms than I can count to worms and never once thought about the short-season frenzy you've described. It makes sense. Cheers from Brainerd.

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