Spring Has Sprung

I don't know if it was Rana's suggestion on using less sugar in the bird food or the moving of the feeder but the bees have vacated the premises. I am still using less sugar because it makes sense AND sugar is expensive. I couldn't watch the birds at the new location so I moved the feeder back to its original location on the west side of my carport.

The bad news is that my hummingbird population fell from about 30 birds to maybe 10 birds. I noticed that a neighbor down the street has a couple of feeders out. She is using red dye and although I'd like to gently tell her that the red dye isn't necessary but I will mind my own business.

Lawn mowers are growling in the neighborhood due to the last couple of rain showers we were blessed with. I just hope my mower cranks up when I turn the key. Mowing the yard is on my list of things to do on Saturday. Sam is going to the YO Wild Game Sale with his daughter on Saturday so I plan on getting some things done in and around the house. I had toyed with the idea of going but I don't really fit in the groove of talking about oryx, sable, elk, zebra, etc. I recognize the animals but its really over my head when buyers and sellers start wheeling and dealing. Sam tried to bribe me with "open bar and all the food you can eat" but that isn't enough to convince me to make the trip this year. Nice try, though!

Kris will be inducted into an honor society at Baylor on Saturday. She assures me that I don't need to be there for the induction. The wings of independence really are beginning to spread. She plans on taking a Spanish class at ACC this summer and has already registered for Fall 2009 classes at Baylor.

Going to do some spring cleaning of my own this weekend and try not to feel guilty about throwing away stuff. Better make a trip to the corner store and stock up on some adult beverages before I tackle that project......