Days like today can't be wasted. There will be plenty of time to sit at the table and twaddle our days away.
I took IJ and F on a quick nature walk around our property. Some home school families have been picking chantrelle mushrooms, so I went on a hunt to see if we had any growing on our property. We saw so many other species, that IJ was awed by the humungous diversity of fungus among us.
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| Peeking through the grass in the pasture |
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| Shining in the sun |
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| Hiding under leaves on the 5 scres |
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| Under the Great Maple |
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| On the Great Maple, and so very tiny! |
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| Snail-like Puffball in the Old Growth Fort |
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| Not a mushroom, but still a cool picture! |
I have seen so many
woolly bear caterpillars this fall. On one 15 minute drive, I passed seven caterpillars crossing the street (I tried not to run over them)! I think we may need to make up a new joke. Something along the lines of...
Q: Why did the woolly bear caterpillar cross the street?
A: To get to the other side!
Just kidding. Anyone have a better punch line?
