Well... things haven't changed much, have they? We are still in a pandemic situation. While some states have begun "reopening", can't really know whether that will continue... or whether it will create a "second round" that will shut things down again. I am hopeful you are all intelligent enough (and I believe you are!) to remain safe. Social distancing, masks, and just caution in daily life. Don't get in a hurry. It will all still be there later on.
Alrighty. Enough of that. This is another random selection of photos that have been collected along with comments. As the post title indicates, it's "More Nothing!"
So... the early morning of April 19th, we started out with a little hailstorm! Have become pretty accustomed to Spring hailstorms in Central Texas. They show up from as early as February and can run through as late as May!! In fact, Memorial Day in Austin nearly always brought either a hailstorm or a flood... or BOTH! Whew! Anyway... haven't had as many as I remember... and that's a good thing!
On April 20th, it was a pretty morning. We headed to the Park for a walk. As we moved along the lake, we spotted a couple of waterbirds ahead. Wasn't close enough to determine if they were herons or egrets or ibises... but they were pretty. As we got closer, one took off... followed by the second one shortly after.
So... what does one do when absolutely bored? Hmmmmm. Well... I guess my thing was to dig up my Daddy's scone recipe and give it a shot! He used to make them every couple of weeks for breakfast. Loved them!! Had gotten the recipe from him back in 1991... but never tried making them. I guess I figured it would be too much trouble. I was wrong. DOH!! Oh well. So... with his handwritten recipe alongside, I took a shot at them. Raisin scones, anyone? (The little "chunks" are the remnants after using the cookie cutter.)
The house next door has an enclosed, gazebo-shaped spa with a hot tub and sauna inside. The new owners have either not noticed one of the "blocks" has fallen out from the top or they have not thought of what to do about it. Don't know. At any rate, we have been watching it, concerned that it is going to allow rain, etc., inside which will likely damage the ceiling of the spa area. As I sat out back one day, I noticed movement. I grabbed my phone, zoomed in, and caught this little critter hanging out up there!!! It was absolutely relaxed! Laid up on the area where the picture shows it for quite a while! Apparently this structure is not a "people-only" spa!! LOL!!
If you can't see it well, it is a squirrel.
Finally, we have had some crazy-high winds here for several days. They haven't stopped yet. They keep flipping back and forth between north and south. Guess winter doesn't want to leave and summer is in a hurry to arrive! At any rate... the park where we walk had some orange cones sitting out on the entry road the other day. We went to the next park entry (there are 2 parks connected only by a trail... but the roads themselves are not connected), turned in there, and parked. We walked back to our usual park and headed in. After a couple of the big hills, we saw why the cones were up. LOL! In fact, it was quite funny. A young male had pulled in around the cones in his vehicle (yeah... a little twit with no concept of rules). He had passed us as we were walking in. He was quite busy trying to get turned around (narrow road in and very little shoulder area!) in order to exit. We just laughed out loud at him. We gave him "the look" as he drove past us again, heading back toward the exit. As we continued, we heard yet another vehicle coming!! Really?!? Do you think the cones are just decorative?!? Geez. Anyway... this was not a young male but an older one... with his dog which he brings to the park frequently. We were still walking as he passed us. We laughed out loud again... and gave him "the look" as he managed to get turned around and head back. Oh. Did I not mention it? The massive Cottonwood tree in the creekbed along the road had blown down. Guess those who believe they are "above the rules" may have had a moment of recognition? Don't know. Don't care. It was funny to see them struggle to exit.
Okay. Reckon that's enough. I warned you!! Just nothing!!
So... stay safe.
Until next post...
