I welcomed yesterday's off-and-on cleansing rain for several reasons.
No watering.
We have needed rain badly to refresh the root systems in our fields.
The rain cleaned up the Earth and made things look pretty.
Plus, I accomplished some rainy-day projects like more transplanting, some weeding and a couple of errands in town.
An item that's been on my list of "to do's" for some time involved taking my horse-grooming clippers to someone for sharpening.
My friend Ruthann refreshed my memory on her recommended clipper sharpener.
His name is Mitch, and he owns THE SHOP at 419 South Olive near Dairy Depot.
So, I called and left a message, telling him that I'd be dropping off two sets of clippers.
Within minutes, he called me back and told me that if he'd gone to lunch, hang them in a bag on the door.
Well, it turned out that Mitch had finished lunch by the time I arrived. Soon into our brief discussion, he informed me that his daughter had had me for a teacher.
Yes, I remembered Melissa, a nice young lady, and, if I recall correctly, she was an avid soccer player while in high school.
Mitch assured me he would have the clippers done in a couple of days.
After coming home, I decided to check out THE SHOP on line. Ruthann's (she's groomed dogs forever) enthusiastic recommendation was only enhanced as I watched the video below.
Mitch demands perfection as he attends to each assignment in his trade, and it looks as if he's developed state-of-the-art machinery to achieve it.
As an horse owner who likes to keep her horses looking sharp with fresh clips, I really appreciate this new contact.
Seems over the years, we've often been wondering where we can get those clippers sharpened, and from what I have learned about Mitch, he's got the equipment, the knowledge and the desire to do a perfect job.
So, to my animal friends who like to groom and who have dull clipper blades, check this out and give him a call.
I met this "dynamo" for the first time yesterday while dropping off some mail to Debbie at the Food Bank.
Susie volunteers every week day at the facility.
We learned immediately after getting acquainted that we have much in common, including knowing Sandpoint's Bobbie Brown Huguenin forever.
It was easy to conclude within a few minutes of conversation that Susie makes a positive difference wherever she goes.
Plus, she has fun while doing so.
Back again this morning.
Like Liam, they have a time schedule.
Bill thinks they probably enjoy progressive meals.
He saw two through the window at 4.
By the time I looked out the window for the first time maybe 10 minutes later, only one was at the feeding station, dangling from one of the feeders.
A human banging on the window?
Ha?
No big deal.
Just look up and keep on eating.
Apparently satisfied, the critter slowly turned away from the feeder and ambled off across the yard, heading for the south woods.
Bill and I have both observed that the critter corps around here, in addition to the domesticated crew, pretty much stay on schedule.
At the feeder: raccoons show up early, early morning.
They leave, and the little birds get their treats.
Then, the squirrels.
Then finches and other songbirds.
Almost every day when we sit down to eat a bite for lunch, the grosbeaks show up ready for their lunch.
Intermittent sightings of woodpeckers throughout the day.
And, that crow which usually eats from a feeder over by the garden has discovered the suet near the sliding-glass door.
The big bird goes through contortions, trying to get the right angles to peck at the suet. When not contorting, it's looking through the glass to see if someone inside is looking back.
If we are, it's escape time.
And, time is of the essence for when your turn comes to get your treats. If you don't show up on time, the next species has beat you to the punch.
And, for the humans watching these day time shows in our little animal kingdom----yes, it's all entertaining.
Happy Tuesday.
Below: beautiful columbine at the food bank.
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