Look who came to see us today:
I have been seeing this Common Flicker for several days, but today was the first time I got to photograph him.
Our American Smoke is particularly beautiful this year.
Yesterday, Steve’s brother came to help him move some farm implements and other crap. While he had help, I convinced Steve to get my 25 yr old couch out of this house.
Steve wondered if a bear might want to sleep on the burn pile! He will light it when it isn’t so windy.
I don’t have a replacement yet. Just empty space in my living room. I went to a local furniture store that is having a “going out of business sale”. The couch I saw 2 mos ago for 600.00 was marked at 1200.00 today. Half off means it is now 600. Great sale, huh? I didn’t buy anything. Have 2 more stores to check out in the coming days/week.
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Jun 29, 2011 @ 19:51:38
I have never seen a flicker before. Thank you! And your smoke tree is fabulous. As for your couch, not so much …although I have a couple of love seats that aren’t nearly that old … and they look wretched!
Jun 29, 2011 @ 20:42:14
I thought the couch looked GREAT on the burn pile. Way better than in my lvg room! lol
Jun 29, 2011 @ 21:03:37
I’ve seen a LOT of furniture stores in this area doing that the last couple months. Seriously, who do they think they are fooling? No better way to lose my faith than pull a stunt like that!