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The Mrs had a indoor task. Please can you hang the fire extinguisher?

Reply: Today is sunshine so I will be doing the outside work.

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Reply: Well ok then, so you can hang the pictures back up then?

Certainly not a problem.

Yesterday was the digging around under the hay/grass for the potatoes.
Moles love potatoes it seems.
1st year of this type of planting and have a mixed review regarding it.
Easy peasy for retrieving. 95% are just laying on the ground.
Some have the green sun damage, some have the rodent damage.
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I had already dug a couple of bushels.
So I am well set for my winter supply.
Got a few ? Squash, probably will become soup thickener.
This year was a challenge for Squash by all growers.
Wet August followed by a dry September.

Moles like grubs and worms. Without which they don't really set up shop beyond exploring , bedding/denning under cover like a concrete slab or stump.
Tunnels are run out and checked after for edible traffic in them. Of course they can be made to acquire prey/food . But the ones reused over and over are for a reason. As opposed to one and done travels.

Fancy scissor type mole traps aren't cheap. And vs my lawnmower not too durable.


Voles might gnaw some tubers. They are the culprits when brown paths show on lawns inspiring from thier travels.
They like to run under mulchy like thatch.
Voles to are the culprits leaving low girdled bark on delicate fruit tree saplings in winter. under snow work. Window screening covered by hardware cloth can deter them .
Rabbit stripped bark is snow level or above. (Looking much more above ground of course when snow is gone.)

You got homegrown taters though! Way ahead of me.
 

Good morning folks. I hope ARC is ok. I'm exhausted from the cleanup. 2 trips to the dump with my 20 foot Bougainvillea that blew down. At least 1 trip planned today. Coffee tastes good, trying not to procrastinate. Got to finish! :coffee2:
My mom had some downed trees but nothing like before. I guess I don’t have to go work after all. Staying here
 

Good morning everyone
Mornin Evan!

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On Saturday at 8:47 a.m. a beach hazards statement was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Monday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast.

"A moderate risk of sneaker waves is expected," adds the weather service. "The risk of sneaker waves is higher on an incoming or rising tide. The incoming tide will occur Monday morning."

"Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping anyone caught underneath," explains the weather service. "Avoid climbing on rocks and jetties. Stay away from the ocean and remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions."
 

On Saturday at 8:47 a.m. a beach hazards statement was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Monday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast.

"A moderate risk of sneaker waves is expected," adds the weather service. "The risk of sneaker waves is higher on an incoming or rising tide. The incoming tide will occur Monday morning."

"Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping anyone caught underneath," explains the weather service. "Avoid climbing on rocks and jetties. Stay away from the ocean and remain out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions."
Any coin drops?
 

I figured I’d ask in the general chat (I think I'm posting in the general chat) I have a upcoming treasure hunt, where I hide a 1oz golden eagle in the woods and post clues on the area where to look, do you know where on this site is best to post the details for it? Or is that kind of stuff not allowed here. My apologies in advance if I’m breaking a rule. Thank you!
 

I figured I’d ask in the general chat (I think I'm posting in the general chat) I have a upcoming treasure hunt, where I hide a 1oz golden eagle in the woods and post clues on the area where to look, do you know where on this site is best to post the details for it? Or is that kind of stuff not allowed here. My apologies in advance if I’m breaking a rule. Thank you!
I don't have an answer for you but that sounds like fun.
 

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