Oh, I did not throw that dead skunk into a neighbor's yard!!! I have a large woodlot (my forest) behind my house, and the skunk will decompose and return to the land in a safe and friendly environment! I do NOT dispose of garbage over the fence. I should have been clearer on that, but I assumed (and we all know what happens with that) that everyone who is a regular reader knows I have a natural woodlot behind me.
Someone said it would smell. I've seen and smelted enough dead animals in that forest—we've lived here for 23 years. And yes, you will smell the decomposition for a day or perhaps two. I have to say that bugs are pretty efficient and will clean up a carcass in no time.
It's not to be gross, but it's a fact of life. We've seen some dead animals along the path that we discovered because of the smell. So, as morbid as it sounds, I would check them out daily. Yep, the smell is gone within a day or two, and the inside of the carcass is gone (and not because of scavengers) within three days. All that remains is a flattened shell of bones and outer skin.
So -- please do not call it disgusting to put the skunk over the fence! He went to his natural habitat and had he died on the other side of the fence, it would have equated to the same thing! I'm very opinionated but I'm not disrespectful!
Apologies for not making it clear that I put the skunk IN THE FOREST, not into a neighbor's backyard!
I actually accomplished stuff yesterday. OK, I do stuff every day, but I'm getting through the pile of bindings. Here's one more that is done. Oh, and I got the binding on another small project, which I can't share at the moment.
Binding - DONE |
Another binding - DONE |
A gold thread!! |
Just enough binding |
Two quilts left to bind |
Repacking the novelty print box |
What needs to be packed in the box |
Skunk fabric |
"Olympic" fabric |
Scrabble fabric |
When Murphy and I returned from the morning walk, DH wanted to know why she was wet. Well, Murphy LOVES the neighbor's sprinklers and plops herself down and tries to drink from them. Yes, this is not good when she was recently sprayed by a skunk because when dry, she smells OK. But when wet, she stinks again! But we love her so much that I don't mind. I need a video of this next time, not just a picture.
MOM -- I LOVE the sprinkler |
Painting the displays for the tea sets |
Other stuff happened, but that's enough for today. Oh, I washed those quilts that need to be mailed, and I'll pack them up and mail them tomorrow.
This is partially why our healthcare system is broken. I went to have an ultrasound on my shoulder. I walked into the clinic and spotted a sign asking me to have the health card and requisition ready. OH, CRAP -- I forgot the requisition at home. But I knew I had another test on that requisition, which was scanned when that other appointment was done. Do you think I could remember what it was? The registration person was like a deer in headlights. She couldn't find anything. However, her colleague said it was probably for an X-ray of the shoulder. Yep -- that was it and it was found.
That was NOT smart on my part—I had forgotten about the requisition—but the day was saved. However, what if that requisition couldn't be found? Well, I arrived early, and my doctor was upstairs. I'm sure I could have scrambled and got another one.
However, as I waited, two ladies came in. They were to have ultrasounds that required drinking lots of water. Had they drank their water? Yes, but one said she had to let some out because she couldn't hold it. Well, we'll see if they can do the test. The other one responded that she had drunk some, but not all. Seriously??? So, those slots were taken up with people who likely would NOT be able to have a successful test. Then, new ones would have to be rescheduled.
We have all suffered through those mind-blowing moments when our bladders are so full that we think we will explode, but we don't! Perhaps they got lucky!
It was a good lesson to all (me included) to go to the clinic PREPARED!!!!!
Here are the links for the Virtual Retreat this weekend.
Saturday, July 27 - Starts at 6 PM
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Sunday, July 28 - Starts at Noon
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Virtual Retreats are always fun, and we usually get a lot done while chatting with our peers. I look forward to seeing you this weekend.
Have a super day!!!
Ciao!!!!
I thought you were clear yesterday about the skunk NOT being thrown in another yard. "Dust to dust".
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday! I'm trying to decide what to do with 5 fabric samples from the same line that have conflicting color........maybe send them to someone else? 🤣🤣
LOL --- Yep -- I thought so too, but you never know! People are so hasty to judge and so HASTY in nasty comments, where a much gentler tone would have sufficed.
DeleteAs for the samples -- off with their heads!! If you have no use, let someone else deal with them!
Happy Friday!
I live on a farm to the north of your current retreat house. And I love skunks. They are notoriously near-sighted (as am I) so that's why they spray first and question later. I had one who came for chow with my barn cats. As long as I made lots of noise, she did not offer me any perfume. The last time I saw her, she was old & limping - and she had her last little skunk by her side. I'm sad she's gone and I'm sad for your skunk. But being a farmer, I also am on your side re composting of dead animals. Too bad the politically correct police have found you, Elaine. Don't take it personally!
ReplyDeleteYes -- the circle of life is sad, but there isn't room on the planet for us all! The poor skunk probably didn't know what hit it and was probably minding its own business! OH -- we'll have to come visit or you'll have to come visit us at the next retreat! Always fun to meet new people. And no -- I'm learning to have a thick skin! Thanks for the comment! Elaine
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