A new chirp greeted me from the feeder. The Rose Breasted Grosbeaks were here. The day was starting out in the best sort of way. It had been over a week since the humingbird feeder was filled and the syrup looked a bit cloudy. While water boiled for tea, more and with sugar, heated in the microwave. I could feel it, today would be the day. With the feeder refilled, I set out to wash the second load of the CorrieX fleece. It is SO soft. The color is a lovely shade of grey. It deserved a second chance. I sorted through the washed fleece, careful to separate any with dander. Then I carded the good stuff. How could I know if it was worth the trouble without spinning it. Oh my!
As I passed by the kitchen window, something caught my eye!!!!!!
I moved my point of operation out onto the deck for the rest of the day. They were as happy to be back as I am to have them. I know, believe me, they were smiling.
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Oh, wow, what a difference! Looks like it will be great to spin. I am loving the return of the birds and their songs in the morning.
Hooray! And that’s a fantastic shot of the hummingbird. Nice job.
What a great picture! 🙂 Actually, two great pictures, but I meant the hummingbird. I love how the bird’s body is clear as a bell, but its wings are just a suggestion. 😉
So some of the fleece was salvageable after all? That’s good news. 🙂
Great shot! I used to watch hummingbirds from the screen porch at my old house, but haven’t seen any around my new house. Need to get more plants! Or a feeder.
I wonder if the Grosbeaks and hummers have arrived at the Silver Fork?
Yayyyyy!!!!!
There they are! Your post makes me smile!
And that fleece, beautiful! Much better than mulch!
How I would love to see one of those little hummingbirds ! We don’t have them over here, but if we did I think I would sit and watch all day !
But your picture makes me smile too !
That’s a stunning picture, bird in flight. Beautiful!
I’m glad some of the fleece works. Corrie adds so much to the breeding.
Love the fleece! It looks so soft now.
Hummingbirds! So sweet. He does look happy to be back.
I’ve been dreaming for a week of buying a house on the Devon coast of England. Luckily, you have reminded me that the English do not have hummingbirds. I think I’ll stay put.
Waaaah, none here yet, but I had the same thing….my feeder was cloudy, so I washed and refilled it Saturday. Maybe today….
I’m so impressed by that photo. I haven’t commented in a while but I’ve been enjoying your photos of your walks. I hope you don’t mind, but once in a while I pinch one of your photos to use as my wallpaper for a couple of days. They take me to a different world.
Gorgeous fiber! What a photo! Hummingbirds are the coolest…