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[newnan man]

Good morning everyone & thanks to all our veterans. Our lives are all better thanks to them.

 

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[CreekSide]

Good morning all.

 

[CreekSide]

Earliest harvesting for the coppers.

We need a few good soaking rains before the freeze up.
It seems that they something and it doesn't happen.

I can’t hunt Arrowheads’s right now but I can swing the MD next week if I’m off

 

[Surf_Pirate]

Thank You for all who served our country.....

 

[releventchair]

Well. This should do it.

That's what work looks like...

 

[robertk]

Good morning everyone.

I got up close and personal with a ladybug yesterday.

 

[releventchair]

Good morning everyone.

I got up close and personal with a ladybug yesterday.

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Ladybug vs. Asian Lady Beetle: How to Tell the Good Bug from the Bad Bug

A ladybug and an Asian lady beetle look similar, but one type helps control unwanted insects in the garden while the other is a pest itself. Here's how to tell these similar-looking bugs apart.

www.bhg.com

 

[releventchair]

Morning all.

 

[SeabeeRon]

Woke up to a wet and rainy morning here on the Monterey Bay.
Happy Veteran's Day to all!

 

[oldmxrat]

Good morning

 

[GirlWithWolf]

Good morning and happy Veterans Day to those that served. I know many of you lost friends and ones you loved, but I'm glad you're here to share their stories and keep their memories alive. Of course if you're like my father the stories get better and better the more beer you consume. 🍺

 

[releventchair]

 

[robertk]

Ladybug vs. Asian Lady Beetle: How to Tell the Good Bug from the Bad Bug

A ladybug and an Asian lady beetle look similar, but one type helps control unwanted insects in the garden while the other is a pest itself. Here's how to tell these similar-looking bugs apart.

www.bhg.com

OK, well, I thought it was a ladybug. Tiny little thing, whatever it was.

 

[Evan in CA]

Good morning everyone
Happy Veterans Day to all that served, Thank you

 

[releventchair]

Good morning everyone
Happy Veterans Day to all that served, Thank you

Mornin Evan!

 

[releventchair]

Thank you Veterans.

 

[pepperj]

Good morning everyone.

I got up close and personal with a ladybug yesterday.

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Asian type.
They really are looking for a home right now.
Not to mention they bite.
A true Ladybug doesn't bite.
Cool photo though.

 

[pepperj]

OK, well, I thought it was a ladybug. Tiny little thing, whatever it was.

Here's a herd of the little buggers.

 

[pepperj]

Kind of a cool looking button I got from a short hunt a couple weeks back.
Just cleaned it up a tad.

 

[releventchair]

Kind of a cool looking button I got from a short hunt a couple weeks back.
Just cleaned it up a tad.
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That a perched raptor on the side opposite the canine?
That would make what is below the talons a tail.

Aesop's Fox and the grapes comes to mind.

However there's others too.

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[IV. The Relationship Between the Owl and the Wolf​

In Yamato legends, the owl and the wolf are interwoven in many narratives, often representing a duality of nature. The owl embodies wisdom and foresight, while the wolf symbolizes strength and protection. Together, they create a balanced representation of the natural world.

Instances of cooperation and conflict between these two animals are prevalent in folklore:

• Cooperation: In some tales, the owl and the wolf work together to protect the forest, teaching humans the importance of harmony in nature.
• Conflict: Conversely, there are stories where the owl and the wolf compete for territory or resources, highlighting the struggle for survival in the wild.

This duality serves to illustrate the balance that exists within ecosystems and the importance of both wisdom and strength in overcoming challenges.]