Oak Insights

September 27 – Rick drove us up to the Skyline Drive where we spent an hour or so watching migratory birds head South. Our count was two bluebirds, six monarch butterflies, two hawks and three jays.

In the woods and around the grounds at Mossie Lane.

Celebrated Late on September 23, 2006 We surprised Mary Anne by abruptly leaving Mossie Lane to crash Grey Ghost’s grape-picking party. Lo and behold, look who was waiting for us: Bro T and Sis A .The machine that looks kinda… Read more ›

Mussels and champagne for MAK’s birthday dinner

Sep. 18 – No picture, but Dennis and Mary saw a black bear on their property when returning home from a motorcycle ride in the evening!

Photos by Mary Claire and her family invited us to come for her birthday. They even invited the dogs! Madeline could not come, but here are the rest of us arriving at the Tart’s. Lots of good food and great… Read more ›

Sep. 16 – This poor turtle got tilled when we were preparing a new garden row for next year. It was closed up tight and encrusted with dirt. Mary brought it in and washed it off and waited to make… Read more ›

Early in September, Mary found these caterpillars devouring an ornamental shrub. They were identified as “red-humped caterpillars” by a RappNetter.