2021

OK - WHAT DO Y'ALL DO WENT WAITING FOR YOUR CAR TO BE SERVICED/FIXED ? THIS IS PART OF THE WAITING AREA AT MY ONE-OF-A-KIND MECHANIC'S PLACE. HIS DEAR WIFE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE -- RICHARD WOULDN'T DO THAT! AS LONG AS HE WORKS IN MY WHEELS.. NO PROBLEM - HE IS SUPER AND ONLY TIME I GRACE THE DOORWAY OF THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER --- IF RICHARD DOESN'T HAVE SOMETHING NEEDED. [ rarely happens ] THAT HAS HAPPENED ONCE OTHER THAN AIRBAG RECALLS. IN FLORIDA, HAD A MECHANIC WHO SPECIALIZED IN DATSUN/NISSAN. THESE GUYS ARE SPECIAL !

it all together .. but together we have it all." BOYDS Bears .. From the Head Bean Collection " Thinkin' Of Ya Series " made in the Olde World Tradition of hand-stitched, fully jointed bears. Bringing timely messages for today. The Boyd Collection Ltd. Gettysburg, PA 1 PiP

A SKIPPER JUST PEEKING OVER THE TOP OF A FLOWER .. AS THOUGH NO BODY CAN SEE HIM .. YET HE CAN SEE US .. A MEXICAN SUNFLOWER AT THE DOWN THE ROAD GARDEN .. NMG - Not My Garden .. A JOYFUL SPOT ON THIS EARTH .. 1 PiP plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/tithonia-rotundifolia

- after a very slow year of finding butterflies - on the 29th September 2021 - Down the Road - at NotMyGarden - 3 [ three ] Monarchs were on Mexican Sunflowers - a few Skippers - but what amazed me were the Monarchs - most of North Carolina has had very low counts - regardless of the types of butterflies seen or the are of the State - they will be recorded in this site by years end Butterflies of North Carolina by Harry LeGrand and Tom Howard auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov/nbnc/a/accounts.php 5 PiP

Variegated Fritillary ( Euptoieta claudia ) - 1st of this year -2021- Usually land on a flower and stay put - Enjoying a feast - Not this one - This flutterby went from flower to flower - Sometimes landing - At times - not - Still did my usual 'butterfly hunt mode' - Don't follow them - All of them are faster than us - Observe the flowers they land on - Plant yourself nearby - They return - At times you can get bunches of shots from one butterfly & a flower - Without moving the camera much - My camera has the option of totally turning off any sounds - Though I know of cameras where it can only be turned down - Have always thought the designer of 'not turning off sound' - Didn't know the first thing about butterflies, wading birds, etc. - Shall we hold classes for them ? 3 PiP

Down The Road - NotMyGarden NMG - Mexican Sunflower Against a Clear North Carolina Sky - BUT, Check The PiPs - Monarch Butterfly - The Same One - The ONLY One - Thank You For BEING There - When I Was There ! 3 PiP

- against a North Carolina sky - of light blue - with 'white puffy thingys' - called that by a friend across the pond - gradually green turns to Fall colors - except those that rain down to the Earth - a Wise Peaceful Soul - we talk daily 5 PiP en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpenter_bee

A SOLO BEE - GATHERING POLLEN - NO IDEA HOW FAR HE WILL FLY - BACK TO THE HIVE - A FRIEND IN THE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS - RAISES BEES - RANDY SAID, "IF YOU WANT TO COME SEE THE HIVES, LET ME KNOW. I'LL GIVE YOU THE CORRECT OUTFIT TO WEAR." IF YOU HAVE EVER SEEN PHOTOS OF BEEKEEPERS IN WHITE - THAT IS WHAT RANDY WAS TALKING ABOUT - ONE NEVER WEARS DARK CLOTHING AROUND THE HIVES - NEXT TIME I'M OVER THAT WAY - THINK I'LL VISIT THE BEES.. 5 PiP en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Waggle_dance&oldid=1046094194

Down the Road at NotMyGarden- This plant is about 4 to 5 ft tall - Have never seen this before - So, can't give you any information about it - All suggestions - help is appreciated. Grows in full sun, North Carolina US [ Triad Area ] Thank you. 1 PiP plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/veronica Celosia argentea (Celosia Plumosa, Cockscomb, Cockscomb ... plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/celosia-argentea - put a request on Garden.org --- at least 6 people answered !