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[pepperj]

Morning rook

 

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[Rookster]

Good morning Dave.

 

[pepperj]

Went to the garden to put a bit of water on it at the end of the day as it was a hot one out, coupled with the breeze it really dried things up. I was up there only a few hours before doing a perimeter slash of the sumacs that have grown up again, and looked to see if everything was doing ok-and it was.
Anyways I have germinated and "had" one lonely watermelon plant. Looked so healthy-a some low-down furry little ...... ate it up.
Still this morning I'm in a hot debate with myself.
Live and let live, or do I seek revenge?

Now if I had a few plants-no problem I can live with the sharing plan-1 plant-now it's up for debate.

It seems that these chipmunks are taking over these past few years, either its a cycle, or something is off balance, as we need more predators.

 

[pepperj]

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SUMMER EVERYONE!!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

The top of the day to you Dave
If the soils are clay-I'm going to throw a little hard into the next list. ( Then again with a set of man thighs and enough jumping up and down)
Best of luck!

Thanks buddy, that was a nice LC you found earlier.


I always like to reconfirm my permission before I detect Neil the Farmer's property, so yesterday afternoon my daughter and I stopped by for a visit.
Neil had a dairy operation going here until 1999, when he shut it down due to the low price of milk and he high cost of maintaining the herd.

He told me that there were still some old milk bottles in the attic of the 'Old Baptist Church' barn in front of his house.
So I followed him up the stairs in this c1840 former church to a literal time capsule of days gone by!

I could've spent all day up there just looking at the old signs, milk bottles, horse hames & tack, an old carpenters bench and various other implements from days gone by on the farm.
Before we left he gave me a case of c1930 - 40 milk bottles, because my daughter wanted to have a drink of milk out of a real milk bottle.

Here's a pic of the orchard I'll be detecting today, the 'Old Baptist Church' barn and one of the bottles after a thorough scrubbing and sanitizing in the dishwasher.

 

[pepperj]

Thanks buddy, that was a nice LC you found earlier.


I always like to reconfirm my permission before I detect Neil the Farmer's property, so yesterday afternoon my daughter and I stopped by for a visit.
Neil had a dairy operation going here until 1999, when he shut it down due to the low price of milk and he high cost of maintaining the herd.

He told me that there were still some old milk bottles in the attic of the 'Old Baptist Church' barn in front of his house.
So I followed him up the stairs in this c1840 former church to a literal time capsule of days gone by!

I could've spent all day up there just looking at the old signs, milk bottles, horse hames & tack, an old carpenters bench and various other implements from days gone by on the farm.
Before we left he gave me a case of c1930 - 40 milk bottles, because my daughter wanted to have a drink of milk out of a real milk bottle.

Here's a pic of the orchard I'll be detecting today, the 'Old Baptist Church' barn and one of the bottles after a thorough scrubbing and sanitizing in the dishwasher.

It's always great to see others little collections of old.
Nice score on the bottles, and you'll have to use one now for the milk on the table.
(I didn't know your girl wanted to do that-you can still buy milk in a bottle down this way.
Limestone Creamery

 

[pepperj]

This is called Pineapple Weed.
Probably everyone has seen it one time or other growing along side yards, driveways, roadways.
Likes sunny dry conditions, and has a little yellow bud/flower.
Yes it's a weed-but a edible one that smells/tastes like a pineapple!
Great little addition to the salad.
(Just a note: Pick only if you know the environmental impact hasn't compromised the quality)

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Went to the garden to put a bit of water on it at the end of the day as it was a hot one out, coupled with the breeze it really dried things up. I was up there only a few hours before doing a perimeter slash of the sumacs that have grown up again, and looked to see if everything was doing ok-and it was.
Anyways I have germinated and "had" one lonely watermelon plant. Looked so healthy-a some low-down furry little ...... ate it up.
Still this morning I'm in a hot debate with myself.
Live and let live, or do I seek revenge?

Now if I had a few plants-no problem I can live with the sharing plan-1 plant-now it's up for debate.

It seems that these chipmunks are taking over these past few years, either its a cycle, or something is off balance, as we need more predators.

Sorry to hear about your chipmunk troubles Jim.
I remember a few years ago when I last had my driveway paved, I came outside to find these little pests had dug a 2' long trench under my newly paved driveway that had collapsed on itself.

Bloody pests... here are some ideas to eliminate them at least temporarily.
Personally, I like the hot dog in the trap idea!


4 Good Ways to Get Rid of Chipmunks

Preventing and Excluding

· The Humane Society recommends making changes to your yard to reduce chipmunk damage and presence. The basic recommendations include:
· Place L-shaped footers around the home's foundation as well as any foundations, sidewalks, porches, and retaining walls to keep chipmunks from burrowing.
· Remove wood or rock piles and trim back plantings; these provide cover or food for chipmunks.
· Surround the yard or home with a plant-free gravel border.
· Prevent chipmunks from digging up flower bulbs by planting the bulbs beneath a wire or plastic screen ground cover or in bulb cages.
(Mesh of 1 x 1 inch is large enough to allow plants to sprout but small enough to deter chipmunk from digging.)
· Plant only bulbs to which wildlife is not attracted, such as daffodils (Narcissus) or Allium.


Other rodent- or pest-proofing techniques that will also help control chipmunks include:

· Place 1/4-inch mesh hardware cloth around gardens and flowers.
· Keep firewood and similar piles away from the home to keep chipmunks from burrowing beneath the pile (and possibly under the home’s foundation).
· Do not allow trees, shrubs, or other plantings to run continuously from wooded areas to the home, as this will draw chipmunks in.
· Do not keep food items outdoors, including pet foods and birdseed, unless it is placed in rodent-proof containers.

 

[bill from lachine]

Good morning ARC, Dave, Jim, rook, Simon, WD and the rest of the crew.

 

[pepperj]

Morning Bill.

 

[pepperj]

Sorry to hear about your chipmunk troubles Jim.
I remember a few years ago when I last had my driveway paved, I came outside to find these little pests had dug a 2' long trench under my newly paved driveway that had collapsed on itself.

Bloody pests... here are some ideas to eliminate them at least temporarily.
Personally, I like the hot dog in the trap idea!


4 Good Ways to Get Rid of Chipmunks

Preventing and Excluding

· The Humane Society recommends making changes to your yard to reduce chipmunk damage and presence. The basic recommendations include:
· Place L-shaped footers around the home's foundation as well as any foundations, sidewalks, porches, and retaining walls to keep chipmunks from burrowing.
· Remove wood or rock piles and trim back plantings; these provide cover or food for chipmunks.
· Surround the yard or home with a plant-free gravel border.
· Prevent chipmunks from digging up flower bulbs by planting the bulbs beneath a wire or plastic screen ground cover or in bulb cages.
(Mesh of 1 x 1 inch is large enough to allow plants to sprout but small enough to deter chipmunk from digging.)
· Plant only bulbs to which wildlife is not attracted, such as daffodils (Narcissus) or Allium.


Other rodent- or pest-proofing techniques that will also help control chipmunks include:

· Place 1/4-inch mesh hardware cloth around gardens and flowers.
· Keep firewood and similar piles away from the home to keep chipmunks from burrowing beneath the pile (and possibly under the home’s foundation).
· Do not allow trees, shrubs, or other plantings to run continuously from wooded areas to the home, as this will draw chipmunks in.
· Do not keep food items outdoors, including pet foods and birdseed, unless it is placed in rodent-proof containers.

All good if you are in a "urban" home buddy. You know full well-now what do you call my place?-oh ya- "Living in the bush"

 

[pepperj]

Dave the last pic of the mouse trap. Chipmunks just at them.
Set them off in the barn, leave the door open to do some chore-2 minutes and one's running around behind me setting off the traps.
Neighbour eliminated 75 of them out their garden last year.
We need more Black Rat Snakes.

 

[Rookster]

Morning bill.

 

[ARC]

Good Morning Bill.

 

[pepperj]

Nice!

​Heat Warning

Issued at 04:52 Saturday 20 June 2020

A prolonged period of hot weather continues.

Timing: Today through Sunday, possibly into Monday

Maximum daytime temperatures: 31 to 34 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36 to 40)

Minimum overnight temperatures: 18 to 20 degrees Celsius

Hot and humid air can bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index to approach the high risk category.

36=96.8F
40=104F
The days where the clothes feel like wearing a wet teabag.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Good morning Bill!

 

[bill from lachine]

Jim,

My aunt and uncle always had a large garden in the country when I was growing up. They always planted an extra 10 or 20% knowing full well the insects and critters would consume or ruin that amount. Problem solved.

 

[pepperj]

Note to Dave: No excuses like "The ground was too hard", or ""Too bloody hot", or "Forget my water in the truck", or "Found nothing", or saw a "spider"
I want pics of finds in the dirt sir. Thank You.

 

[pepperj]

Jim,

My aunt and uncle always had a large garden in the country when I was growing up. They always planted an extra 10 or 20% knowing full well the insects and critters would consume or ruin that amount. Problem solved.

I do too.but Bill how can I share "1" lonely plant.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Nice!
​
Heat Warning

Issued at 04:52 Saturday 20 June 2020

A prolonged period of hot weather continues.

Timing: Today through Sunday, possibly into Monday

Maximum daytime temperatures: 31 to 34 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36 to 40)

Minimum overnight temperatures: 18 to 20 degrees Celsius

Hot and humid air can bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index to approach the high risk category.

I saw that this morning on The Weather Network as well Jim, looks like it's going to be a 'two water bottle day'.

I realize these are 'chilly conditions' for you boys & girls in the south, but these temps are rare for us this early in the year here in the north.
My 'huge' yard is already starting to dry out and this usually doesn't happen around here until August!