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    Coffee

    Just fresh blueberry’s and yogurt .. cream cheese on toast with sliced fresh strawberries. Fansy white chocolate Hawaiian coffee. ‼️
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    Quotes and thoughts for the day

    "If you were a cloud, and sailed up there, You'd sail on the water as blue as air. And you'd see me here in the fields and say: "Doesn't the sky look green today?" Walt Whitman. Sent from my iPad
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    Carol beautiful pic. Love the combo.🙌
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    Ducks ALIVE in 2025!

    Ducks compost tea from compost is an outstanding idea… if used half strength I use it to water my potted plants every time. A great way to keep potted plants growing happy and healthy. :thumbsup Sending healing blessing for that new shiny knee to you and you have a great attitude you’ll be...
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    Your Weather, 2025

    Thanks Ducks great idea and fab tree suggestions…May I add a small humble tree grows to 15-20’ , full of blooms first in spring the Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana). Just keeping temps cooler in summer. Easy care and drought resistant once established. Back to weather - 78F tops today...
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    🐞 10 Beneficial Bugs You Should Welcome To Your Garden

    Predatory Gastropods I purchase them online along with predatory wasps that eat fly larvae. https://tcpermaculture.com/site/2013/05/24/predatory-gastropods-aka-carnivorous-snails-and-slugs/
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    Your Weather, 2025

    Last couple of days weather here has been in high 90’sF and 100’s on lower elevations near Portland. I live up in the foothill at 800’ elevation and trees surround the property keeping it cool by a process called transpiration by more than 10 degrees cooler...
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    Ducks ALIVE in 2025!

    Good news… take care… sending healing blessings your way. Ouch…
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    Thank you… having a photo on the home page is a honor
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    Birds

    Around here the crows are noisy and huge trouble makers. They seem to search the area for territory they claim to be theirs. The hawks usually ignore them.. however hawks are very good hunters and always follow where the food seems to be abundant this time of year. Never have I seen any hawks...
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    Ducks ALIVE in 2025!

    Several compact hydrangea varieties stay small, making them ideal for smaller gardens or containers. Some examples include Invincibelle Wee White®, Invincibelle Mini Mauvette®, Bobo®, Little Lime®, Tiny Quick Fire®, Wee Bit Grumpy®, and Munchkin. These cultivars typically range from 2 to 4 feet...
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    Gone to the Dogs

    Glad to hear the clip worked. 😍
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    What is the song or poem weighs up how you feel today??

    Omy gosh.. haven’t heard the Birds or Clapton in ages.thanks… Sorry to hear of TylorRobinson. We grew up in an amazing music era and thankful to have enjoyed many amazing bands at the time of their break thru to the masses. This video always brings Giggles… reminds me of the 70’s and...
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    Gone to the Dogs

    Marie2020 great idea… have your neighbors been bothing you with their mouthy dogs? Sending healing blessings your way. :love
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    Ducks ALIVE in 2025!

    Our precious pets leave us eventually and way too early. As they go over the rainbow 🌈 it is sad , but Ducks your taking the opportunity to grieve in your way for your beloved pet and create a beautiful special place of memory for Ava in a special place in your garden. Good job. 👍❤️🙏🏽
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    Gone to the Dogs

    Hi @Marie2020 .. Just training and the will to play ball. :thumbsup Or catch a frisbee..
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    Ducks ALIVE in 2025!

    @ducks4you 🫶🏼 your nice tribute to your beloved animals is a great way to honor them. Sorry Eva has found a new home as her spirit will always be near by your side. In many cases when a beloved family pet is lost I like to recommend reading , ‘The Last Will and Testimony of an Extremely...
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    Gone to the Dogs

    For some who need a break from doggie entertainment , the auto ball thrower keeps this gal occupied all by herself. One way to keep her focused and outta trouble.
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    Gone to the Dogs

    @Marie2020 there are several types of doggie back packs and doggie carts on Amazon. Dog back packs aren’t very big… I have a GoPro cam for dogs to video their adventures on a small secure back pack.
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