Author: pete
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Assassin Bug
Nowhere near as intimidating as the name, this is just a young one. The dog often brings them in after brushing against shrubs – as shown by older posts. Interesting little bugs.. slow moving, which makes them way less creepy. But probably best to not mess with them, given the red eyes and name.
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Still Cooking
Near 6 months later, a revisit to the control panel on our stove. After the last post I’ve started the search to try and put some indicator of heat/power whatever going on here. This stove has been working for about 50 years. I’ve decided if I replaced it, nothing would last so long again. I…
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Inside the Smoker
Nothing tasty, just smoldering coals. This was a post-cook, burn-everything-off phase.
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Not quite burning
Some more horticulture – Burning Bush is an invasive and banned species in MA! Turns out they spread fast and choke out the native plants. To their credit, they look great in Fall.
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Volunteer Barberry
This is a super cool – especially in Autumn, shrub that volunteered in a quiet spot several years ago. It always looks interesting, so despite its abundant thorns, I let it go. Fall is it’s prime, with the berries and foliage. Cool stuff. Unfortunately it is among the more frowned upon shrubs one can have…
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Not into the season
Some enjoy making a spectacle of skeletons for Halloween. The dog isn’t one of them.
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Camp Morning
Lots of smoke around the camp sites in the morning – from smoldering fires overnight to morning fires for breakfast. But quite clear over the water. Beautiful weather made it hard to leave. Spiders and poisonous caterpillars (not pictured, no thanks!) on the tents however, made it much easier.
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