Doodle of the day – I like being a bear in the mountains here. Love our new location, the scenery, the climate and the people for the most part. Insert “Does a bear poop in the woods?” joke here. #roanokeva #bear #doodle #mountains #woods
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Tg shopping phase 1
Went to the farmers market, dilly dally and Jamison’s in search of pumpkin pie and fresh Brussels sprouts. We ended up with coffee, pumpkin rolls, pumpkin pie, Chex mix, a Christmas ornament that says “I ❤️ hot dogs” and some tasty toast with root vegetables.
#doodle #thanksgiving #roanokeva #turkey #cabin #appalachia
Good morning, Chris.
Went with Mrs and inlaws to Chris’s Coffee and Custard for a noontime snack. 3 out of four of us had gastric distress shortly thereafter, so I doubt if we will be back.
I suspect we will get coffee sometime soon to meet @maximillian_deersteak daily requirements for a seasonal bean beverage. Frozen peppermint mocha until the next season hits.
#doodle #roanokeva #coffeegods #blueridgemountains
A child is missing fails
What a shame that a child is missing is doing such a poor job that they are getting consistantly failing marks on charity navigator.
They have the potential to do such good works but if they fail at accountability and finance (and they have for at least a decade now), it is time for a different one to step in and do things right.
https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/650747870?fbclid=IwAR07IhgC2jJl0uac1ol6VANMqJN4DMLomO0otkHTmtxi_HjYY2JX1oc8lSA
Thanksgiving in a week
So, what is everyone doing for Thanksgiving next week? (Or if not part of that holiday, whatcha up to next Thursday?)
Inlaws are in town, so I’ve been running around a little bit, getting some last minute hubbub taken care of before they come over. A little vacuum, a little car wash, taking recycling to the center.
Current doodle : just a little stream of thought regarding the coming holiday. I am guessing the fire we are all staring at will be the Virginia Tech game or the fireplace and that the food will be delicious. I got a digital antenna but I expect we are more likely to watch the game on ESPN. I was surprised to see how many channels we can pick up! We are set, in case the internet goes down but want to watch local TV (or weird old episodes of murder she wrote, or QVC….)
#doodle #cryptid #fire #inlaws #thanksgiving #family
Trees
Today’s doodle, Trees
#doodle #trees #rush
There is unrest in the forest
Trouble with the trees
For the maples want more sunlight
And the oaks ignore their pleas
The trouble with the maples
(And they’re quite convinced they’re right)
They say the oaks are just too lofty
And they grab up all the light
But the oaks can’t help their feelings
If they like the way they’re made
And they wonder why the maples Can’t be happy in their shade
There is trouble in the forest And the creatures all have fled
As the maples scream, “Oppression”
And the oaks just shake their heads So the maples formed a union And demanded equal rights
They say, “The oaks are just too greedy We will make them give us light”
Now there’s no more oak oppression For they passed a noble law
And the trees are all kept equal By hatchet, axe, and saw
Inlaws coming soon
Pearl heard that her Mawmaw and Pawpaw are coming tomorrow, and she appears to have mixed feelings. It’ll be ok, kiddo. They love ya. #misspearl #catsofinstagram #tabbycatsofinstagram #stripedcatsofinstagram
Doodles made while waiting for the doctor this week. Back is creaking and brain is scrambled. Both body and mind are quite weary. Probably going to polish off the chili tonight, atop some chips. #doodle #doodles #wisdomofthecomesinthrees #cryptid #wisemen #timeschanging #samhaintoyule #cryptids
Dreamt that I found another kitty out on a walk down on the Greenway, but when I brought her home, it turned out she was Pearl. #doodle #misspearl #dreams #autumn #greenway #roanokeva #cryptid
Me and a very snuggly girl. #misspearl #catsofinstagram #stripedcatsofinstagram #tabbycatsofinstagram #lookslikesnowiscoming https://www.instagram.com/p/Cze78PGOjRi/?igshid=MXdmZGxpNnEwcTJsMA==
My Total Blood Volume ≈ 9.77 Litres An average-sized human : 5 Litres. #doodle #blood #yikes https://www.instagram.com/p/Czc5ogOsMZO/?igshid=NDRkYWZxOTZhd3hl
Spy monkey army builders allow you to mix and match wonderfully! The new tiki and bear heads work very nicely. #battletribes #battletribeswrestling #modulartoys #glyos #glyoscompatible #tiki #bear #toyphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/CzcEu8buv2i/?igshid=aWNycGF6MDZ2b2ln
Whatcha dreaming about, Pearl? That girl sure loves to snooze on her papasan chair and watch the road in front of the house, once the sun beams cross into the red room. Whatever she is dreaming of, she sure is comfy while she does it. #doodle #roanokeva #misspearl #dreams #tabbycatsofinstagram #stripedcatsofinstagram #catsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CzZZ4pEOBYF/?igshid=MWhiZTN0anN2eGgybg==
Spy Monkey Creations Inc. really knows how to appeal to my interests. Bears? Bees? Tiki? Triple check. ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ #glyos #spymonkeycreations #modulartoys #battletribes #battletribeswrestling
I’m not the only Mid-Atlantic megafauna in this neck of the woods. Too bad many of these critters didn’t make it to join me in the Holocene. Side note, I thought I just saw a bat, but I think it may have just been a wayward moth. Not a Mothman, unless it is not so close to bridges today. Hot again today, 78⁰F outside. Back still hurting, only did a very short walk. Mountains outside are turning from the riot of yellows, orange and golds to mostly brown, evergreen and just approaching naked now. I would guess that he frequent weather flips and wet and dry stints have made the change even faster than usual. Discovered that Roanoke Virginia has a cryptid I was unfamiliar with until recently – the Virginia Devil Monkey. ( Source: Monsters of Virginia: Mysterious Creatures in The Old Dominion by L.B. Taylor Jr.) https://www.google.com/books/edition/Monsters_of_Virginia/nkAt7Oz9HKoC?hl=en See Also https://www.spookyappalachia.com/the-story-of-the-virginia-devil-monkey/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saltville_(archaeological_site) I guess that is enough brain leakage for now, dear journal. I hope you and yours are well now and later. #doodle #blueridgemountains #holocene #megafauna #roanokeva