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Well there they are. (Not that you can see them - the birds are the little black dots...)

Just a bunch of birds in the rain. From what I could tell, they were robins and grackles. Kind of neat, even if it is messy outside. But that got me to thinking. Name an active (vs. passive) outdoor pastime that can be enjoyed for nothing (or as much as you want to spend), 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week, 52 weeks/year... What's more, you can have fun from inside or out, under any weather condition, and burn as many calories as you want to including zero. Add to that, this bit of recreation can involve no technical stuff, or it can be ideal for the geek... Better yet, you can partake, even at work. You know what? Aside from backyard birding and feeder watching, I can't think of a single avocation that is so versatile. (Don't forget, I include backyard night fishing (BNF) in this diversion.) Maybe, it's just me, but I have fun with the activity, soup to nuts.

Let's see what else?

Well, the hutch build goes reluctantly forward. But cherry being the obstinate wood that it is, twists and warps at will. So trying to truly square the beast up (let alone get some sort of decent grain pattern) is an exercise in trade offs.

Sorry to cut this short, but gotta run...

Wait! Wait! Wait! Don't have to run just yet... Don't forget the Great Backyard Bird Count coming up February 12 - 15... It's fun, free, informative, easy, quick...

Now I've really got to run...

See you by the feeders,

CapeCodAlan

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