Labor Day

Here I sit enjoying a day off work, watching the U.S. Open whilst the butterflies periodically swoop by outside. Today, I saw the first spicebush swallowtail of the season.

Hummingbird Feeder

I just put out the hummingbird feeder. Just waiting to see if any birds come by.

NCAA Tourney

Let's go ahead and have Wichita State in the Final Four!

Kill the Blog?

Is it time to dismantle this poor excuse of a blog? Comment here....

Snow on Jan. 25

The beagle isn't much for snow. About 1.5 inches on the ground.

Road Work Update

The road work along Ijamsville Road from near Ball Road to Prices Distillery is expected to go through about June 2013, according to the project manager. I've driven on the new road from MD-80 to Ball Road... it's really nice.

CSX Railroad crossing work near Mussetter/Ijamsville Road intersection has closed off the commuter route recently. Word is that such projects take about a week. They should be motivated to finish things up given the upcoming rain and wind potential by Sunday night into Monday and Tuesday (from Sandy). I'll go check out the status later this afternoon. UPDATE- This project was finished Friday Oct 26! YES!

Frog at the House

I have a frog at my front step this evening. My dogs might go after it, so I hope it goes back to the lake soon.

It's Officially Fall

It is a great thing to finally say it IS Fall! Right on cue, we have comfortable temperatures and low humidity. Hopefully we will get some good fall color. A few cool nights would get things going.

Road work

I just went with my dogs down Hemlock Point Rd toward the bridge and the road is a mess as you head toward the right turn. I do like the paved extension and more room beyond the houses on the sideroad. Still, I won't be walking down toward the bridge any time soon.