I loved the tour! It's always nice to get a sliver of what goes on in another's community. And this came with sound effects. 🎤
I had a unique tree in my front yard when I lived at the house in Melbourne. The woodpeckers liked to drill into it with their beaks. There were multiple circles where they had done their work. I actually came across it when I was doing "My Photography Hobby" but I ran out of room to post it. I'm thinking of doing a "Birds" feature, so I'll try to remember it for that.
Thank God I have not had any experience with bats. I'm like you, I don't care for things that can jump on me. I've had my fair share of run-ins with lizards and snakes. That last one being the worst. They didn't jump on me but let's just say, they were very near me. I'll have to tell the story someday.
Of COURSE you have a LFL in your yard. That is so like you! Would love to see a post dedicated to this, since you’re sort of offering. We have a great busy one in here in Brooklyn Heights on Pierrpont Street. The only problem is it’s often so stuffed with. Books it’s impossible to donate! We need a bigger box, or more locations.
Plethora and shit-ton -- two words that mean the same thing!
Yes we have a bat story, but it's a bad story that involves an encounter with a bat and then a much worse encounter with the US health care system because of a possible rabies exposure. And my fave street as of today is the eucalyptus tree because the smell takes me right back to Australia!
Such a wonderful post, Holly - thank you for the guided tour! The library is wonderful! That bat of yours was ENORMOUS - I've only ever got up close and personal with the pipistrelles that roost in one of our walls - they're tiny.
I loved seeing that catalpa leaf - and what spooky timing, because I was reminiscing with my mum just last weekend when we walked past a huge Indian bean tree - she reminded me that ever since she'd introduced me to 'Catalpa bignonioides' I had called it 'the tree with the big nonnies'! I'm not great with plant knowledge (to my great shame, as my family are all horticulturists), but I adore their Latin names. I've been working on a post about that, actually - and yes, the big nonnies will certainly feature! 🤣
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What a cool idea! I loved taking the tour of your block.
Neighborhood has a LOT of Little Libraries! They're the best thing ever. .
I do NOT love bats, and I used to see them quite a bit here at the airport where I work. Nothing says "fun!" like opening up the curtains on a bag cart and seeing one perched in a corner.
Not gonna lie, that bat looks creepy! I only see them up close in the bat house at the zoo. Pretty sure I would burn my house down if I saw one inside it. 🔥 Makes me feel better about the squirrels inside my walls - at least they are cute! Loved the virtual tour.
So cool! I loved the tour of this valley by Shangrilogs and your tour as well. This is a great way to give readers a peek into what may seem ordinary and uninteresting to us. Now I want to copy you! Thanks for the inspiration! :)
Loved this! May have to copy cat it too. 💕
I loved the tour! It's always nice to get a sliver of what goes on in another's community. And this came with sound effects. 🎤
I had a unique tree in my front yard when I lived at the house in Melbourne. The woodpeckers liked to drill into it with their beaks. There were multiple circles where they had done their work. I actually came across it when I was doing "My Photography Hobby" but I ran out of room to post it. I'm thinking of doing a "Birds" feature, so I'll try to remember it for that.
Thank God I have not had any experience with bats. I'm like you, I don't care for things that can jump on me. I've had my fair share of run-ins with lizards and snakes. That last one being the worst. They didn't jump on me but let's just say, they were very near me. I'll have to tell the story someday.
Thanks for the tour - the trees, the mini-library, the bats...I enjoyed walking with you and discovering your little slice of Mississippi.
Of COURSE you have a LFL in your yard. That is so like you! Would love to see a post dedicated to this, since you’re sort of offering. We have a great busy one in here in Brooklyn Heights on Pierrpont Street. The only problem is it’s often so stuffed with. Books it’s impossible to donate! We need a bigger box, or more locations.
Enjoyed this. It is really fun to see how other's live. Thanks for sharing! 💟
Plethora and shit-ton -- two words that mean the same thing!
Yes we have a bat story, but it's a bad story that involves an encounter with a bat and then a much worse encounter with the US health care system because of a possible rabies exposure. And my fave street as of today is the eucalyptus tree because the smell takes me right back to Australia!
Hi Holly! This was such a great idea. Thank you for sharing your corner of the world with us. :) Have a blessed weekend.
Loved the audio track of your walk through the leaves! And always enjoy reading about Little Free Libraries. 📚
I see bats and my brain screams RABIES
We love bats, as long as they stay out of our house 😂 Great for bug control!
Such a wonderful post, Holly - thank you for the guided tour! The library is wonderful! That bat of yours was ENORMOUS - I've only ever got up close and personal with the pipistrelles that roost in one of our walls - they're tiny.
I loved seeing that catalpa leaf - and what spooky timing, because I was reminiscing with my mum just last weekend when we walked past a huge Indian bean tree - she reminded me that ever since she'd introduced me to 'Catalpa bignonioides' I had called it 'the tree with the big nonnies'! I'm not great with plant knowledge (to my great shame, as my family are all horticulturists), but I adore their Latin names. I've been working on a post about that, actually - and yes, the big nonnies will certainly feature! 🤣
What a cool idea! I loved taking the tour of your block.
Neighborhood has a LOT of Little Libraries! They're the best thing ever. .
I do NOT love bats, and I used to see them quite a bit here at the airport where I work. Nothing says "fun!" like opening up the curtains on a bag cart and seeing one perched in a corner.
Then one day, this happened: https://youtu.be/dpannd2UQYc?t=21
Not gonna lie, that bat looks creepy! I only see them up close in the bat house at the zoo. Pretty sure I would burn my house down if I saw one inside it. 🔥 Makes me feel better about the squirrels inside my walls - at least they are cute! Loved the virtual tour.
So cool! I loved the tour of this valley by Shangrilogs and your tour as well. This is a great way to give readers a peek into what may seem ordinary and uninteresting to us. Now I want to copy you! Thanks for the inspiration! :)