I have 3 items on my bucket list for the month of May: 1. How to use a gas and electric chainsaw, 2. How to drive/operate a loader and an excavator, and 3. Make a slingshot and become proficient at using it.
A week ago a found a sweet hardwood Y branch. Perfect! Looked like it was pretty seasoned as the bark was mostly gone and it felt nice and dry. I brought the stick inside and placed it on my dresser to give it a good week to fully dry out.
Tonight I decided to make it. For tools and materials, I gathered a small pullsaw, a hole puncher, and scissors, plus a small strip of leather, waxed twine and large needle. Oh, and one of those exercise resistance bands that I never use. (I have a set of them so grabbed the "easiest" one to sacrifice).
I had done some research on how to make various types, but mostly they are a 30 degree Y with two rubber straps tied to the branch, and then to a pouch.
1. First I cut the Y into a symmetrical shape then sanded all my cuts.
2. Next I notched out a ...
Vanessa virginiences, or American Lady on Liatrus Spicata, or Button Snakewort.
Both Native
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
Cool! I've never noticed galls on staghorn sumac. Location: SE NH.
Melaphis rhois on Rhus typhina
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1112
Happy garden with all the heat, humidity, and occasional rain.
I made a yummy zucchini chocolate bread for my sister's visit. Going to air fry some of what I just picked.
