Click Beetle

8 days to go

This little critter can do amazing things - it arches its back in such a way as to force a spine and a groove in its carapace to hook and then release like a spring, forcing its body upwards into the air. It's amazing to watch, but I fear I turned this little one over onto its back too many times just to see it happen. Its ability to right itself once rolled onto its back using this technique might help it escape predators. Some can launch up to 8 inches high!

What an ingenious mechanism!

Moving Closer

The end of an era has come to pass. Our yard sale heralds our departure. My friends are helping me in so many ways, but their kindness and generosity is making it hard to leave!

We had a rush of interest from 9-10:30AM. and thereafter everything was free

The usual suspects, M & D, were there through the busiest part.  Dina's simple yet explicit sign drew the crowds

Tomorrow we will be transporting 'leftovers' to the Dump, and the week ahead will be tweaking and cleaning in time for the realtor photos on Wednesday.

9 days to go!

Dock is In!

This is the paradise we have to leave behind - what a gorgeous, tranquil scene. We put our dock in for the last time over the weekend. Am I glad to be done with that task for good ... but it also means I'll be done with this vision forever. So conflicted.

And the sun was out, too! Bliss

Bluets are Blue-ming

I spotted my fist blooming bluet towards the end of last week - what an exciting leap forward for spring hopes!

These miniscule dainties are all over my 'lawn', in bud, getting ready to open up ... most look like this little bundle with tiny whitish bulbs at the tips of stems

Houstonia caerulea beauty - don't overlook the miniatures