Has anyone else tried the Google arts & culture app?

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 11, 2018:

I tried it. This is what I ended up with. I tried it several times.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 11, 2018:

@btroje Here are some recent ones. This is the only blue ribbon I could find. No matches found!

Hyles lineata, the White Lined Sphinx Moth, aka Hummingbird Moth.

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 11, 2018:

That is really beautiful. How large do they get?

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 11, 2018:

@Leafhead They're the size of a hummingbird as well!

I'm pooped.

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 11, 2018:

Wow! Looks like you've had more rain than needed.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 11, 2018:

@bigpawbullets Industrious!

Has anyone else tried the Google arts & culture app?

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 11, 2018:

I tried it. This is what I ended up with. I tried it several times.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 11, 2018:

@btroje I'll try not to disappoint.

I'm pooped.

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 11, 2018:

Wow! Looks like you've had more rain than needed.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 11, 2018:

@bigpawbullets I've watered a couple of times, but only because we didn't have rain one spell for about 5 days. I know Ohio has been getting more rain than we have. Looks good though. Better than not enough!

It all began in 1917 when a KY coal miner asked our traveling salesman for a snack “as big as the ...

MrLizard comments on Aug 11, 2018:

They're fun to eat from a nostalgic point of view. They're really not all that well made. I have a friend who has a yearly Trailer Park Holiday Party where they serve many interesting dishes and snacks, including Moon Pies and Yoohoo Martinis. (The Yoohoo martini's are actually pretty damned ...

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 11, 2018:

@MrLizard Is it worth a trip to Gainesville?

Maybe a Silver Spotted Skipper?

dalefvictor comments on Aug 11, 2018:

I am learning and appreciating the knowledge of others. Great posts.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 11, 2018:

Thanks, Leafhead and Insectra know most of the answers. I'm learning ... very slowly.

Food not lawns!

HippieChick58 comments on Aug 11, 2018:

IKR!! I have been expanding flower beds and veggie gardens. Grass is stupid.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 11, 2018:

And unnatural!

It all began in 1917 when a KY coal miner asked our traveling salesman for a snack “as big as the ...

MrLizard comments on Aug 11, 2018:

They're fun to eat from a nostalgic point of view. They're really not all that well made. I have a friend who has a yearly Trailer Park Holiday Party where they serve many interesting dishes and snacks, including Moon Pies and Yoohoo Martinis. (The Yoohoo martini's are actually pretty damned ...

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 11, 2018:

I've never even heard of them. Who makes Yoohoo martinis?

It all began in 1917 when a KY coal miner asked our traveling salesman for a snack “as big as the ...

Condor5 comments on Aug 10, 2018:

Just curious, were they the same back then as now? I love those things, but rarely eat sweets nowadays.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 11, 2018:

@MrLizard I can't say I like the single-deckers either, but I liked them when I was a kid.

It all began in 1917 when a KY coal miner asked our traveling salesman for a snack “as big as the ...

maturin1919 comments on Aug 11, 2018:

And as gross as ever. Guess PA Dutch whoopie pies have spoiled me.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 11, 2018:

@maturin1919 I'll check them out next time I'm in PA!

It all began in 1917 when a KY coal miner asked our traveling salesman for a snack “as big as the ...

birdingnut comments on Aug 10, 2018:

Recently they've returned to the original recipe, removing many dangerous chemicals and sweeteners.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 11, 2018:

I hadn't realized that they had ever changed the formula.

It all began in 1917 when a KY coal miner asked our traveling salesman for a snack “as big as the ...

Sticks48 comments on Aug 11, 2018:

I believe the whole Moon Pie episode was faked by the US Governme.......... Oh! That was the Moon Walk? Never mind.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 11, 2018:

The Moon Pie was a little before the 'faked' moon walk.

It all began in 1917 when a KY coal miner asked our traveling salesman for a snack “as big as the ...

maturin1919 comments on Aug 11, 2018:

And as gross as ever. Guess PA Dutch whoopie pies have spoiled me.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 11, 2018:

I've never had the whoopie pies. I had a Moon Pie yesterday. The first one I've had in years. It was as difficult to eat as I remember. I don't like them very much either, but it's a local thing that I thought people might be interested in.

Hiked 4 miles on part of the Carolina Thread Trail yesterday.

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 10, 2018:

A really cool hiking outfit!

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 11, 2018:

@sweetcharlotte Yes, I need to check for you.

It all began in 1917 when a KY coal miner asked our traveling salesman for a snack “as big as the ...

btroje comments on Aug 10, 2018:

where is the RC?

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 11, 2018:

It fell off the back of the truck and broke. Sorry.

A monster bullfrog that I moved off the road tonight, on my way home from trivia.

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 10, 2018:

My daughter loves bullfrogs. I showed her your photos. She instructed me that I have to wet my hands before holding them. I told her I didn't know that and she said, "you're so old you should know that."

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 10, 2018:

@Insectra Well, you could, but thank you for not.

It all began in 1917 when a KY coal miner asked our traveling salesman for a snack “as big as the ...

Condor5 comments on Aug 10, 2018:

Just curious, were they the same back then as now? I love those things, but rarely eat sweets nowadays.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 10, 2018:

The originals still exist. They make a lot of different flavors as well now.

Gregarious caterpillars of the Datana genus. They are feeding on scarlet oak along my driveway.

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 10, 2018:

They must love oaks. Is this the batch you had covered earlier in the year?

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 10, 2018:

@Insectra You had shown some that you had placed a bag over for protection until they could escape their cocoons. I thought these might be the same ones. I found your older post. It was about Luna Moths.

These are two pets I had in the late 1990's: an albino raccoon and an albino skunk.

pixiedust comments on Aug 10, 2018:

Amazing! They are absolutely gorgeous.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 10, 2018:

Thanks. They were a lot of fun too. The raccoon (Coo) pestered the skunk (Zha) mercilessly.

Going back a while when i made this.

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 9, 2018:

I'm guessing the blue is not part of the piece. It's a very refined piece. When did you do this and are you still doing stuff?

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 9, 2018:

@Kismeteer What sort of metal work do you like the most: casting, forging, welding, blacksmithing? What sort of painting do you do?

Bucket List

Barnie2years comments on Aug 1, 2018:

I would love to take a river cruise down the Rhine River from Amsterdam to Vienna. Also, white water rafting. If I ever actually have a partner to do them with, nothing is holding me back, other than I don’t want to do them alone.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 9, 2018:

That would be upriver. The Rhine starts in Switzerland.

Bucket List

Iamkratom comments on Aug 2, 2018:

Kilimanjaro Burning Man I saw an ad for a massage where the table was set up in the middle of a slow moving Creek. Done at dusk with candle light. Waiting for my significant other to put the plan in motion! Yes please!

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 9, 2018:

Burning Man is on my list as well.

Bucket List

escapetypist comments on Aug 2, 2018:

To go into outer space and listen to "Also sprach Zarathustra"

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 9, 2018:

Will you listen to it in English or German? An audio book I presume.

Red Spotted Purple on my feeder. It doesn't get any better than this

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 8, 2018:

The red is really subtle.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 8, 2018:

@Leafhead Very nice. Thanks!

Has anyone else ever camped in a tree?

Lincoln55 comments on Aug 2, 2018:

Slept in a tree fort that we built with scrap wood in Michigan during the Mid 60's. don't know if you'd call it camping.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 8, 2018:

@Justjoni Fort out.

Has anyone else ever camped in a tree?

Phin comments on Aug 2, 2018:

Ooooh! You guys are in for a treat. It’s the only way I camp. Pictures attached

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 8, 2018:

I've seen these or similar hanging in the Walnut Street Bridge here in Chattanooga, TN.

Has anyone else ever camped in a tree?

Justjoni comments on Aug 2, 2018:

John Muir would climb into a tall tree during a thunderstorm to enjoy the ride - it’s quite an experience! Like riding a bronc, in the rain, lightning all around. Awesome until you realize you are literally hanging in the tallest thing around ?

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 8, 2018:

Electrifying!

This might be of interest to those who like 'different'.

btroje comments on Aug 8, 2018:

when was this built? very beautiful

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 8, 2018:

1906 This is a fisheye view. It's not so spectacular, but worth seeing if you're ever in Chattanooga. If you want to sleep at the Choo Choo, I'd recommend staying in a Pullman car. That's suppose to be 'more fun'.

I meant to post this earlier.

Salo comments on Aug 7, 2018:

Hope that someone else would have to risk it? I hear they can be quite vicious?

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 8, 2018:

@btroje I believe you're correct. I've seen a couple of pissed off ones though!

I meant to post this earlier.

Salo comments on Aug 7, 2018:

Hope that someone else would have to risk it? I hear they can be quite vicious?

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 8, 2018:

@btroje Tank the turtle is pretty cool. Wouldn't want a wild one following me around though.

Human Instinct: Is there such a thing? If so, what is it?

Coffeo comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Yes, I think it's pretty well established that there is.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 7, 2018:

@recluse No, I'm not an opponent of being born with a clean slate. I believe in evolution and know we are animals that share a lot of things with other animals. I believe our instincts have been extremely diminished due mostly impart to a brain size/capabilities. To me, it's probably more a problem with word meaning. Instinct can be defined in at least two ways. The definition of an instinct I'm looking at allows the organism no choice. Every member of a species has the same response to a certain influence, migration by birds, butterflies, and other flying 'things' for instance.

Human Instinct: Is there such a thing? If so, what is it?

Junkyardliv comments on Aug 7, 2018:

Its the hypothalamus

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 7, 2018:

Why so? Hormones maybe?

A pic from 2017: A freshly emerged pipevine swallowtail that I reared from a caterpillar I collected...

Leafhead comments on Aug 7, 2018:

Beautiful :) Female Pipevine Swallowtail laying on Aristolochia fimbriata. Male Pipevine Swallowtail Both pix taken at Olbrich Gardens in Verona, WI in their Blooming Butterflies exhibit.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 7, 2018:

@walklightly I'm not sure why you're asking. I guess it depends on the path?

A pic from 2017: A freshly emerged pipevine swallowtail that I reared from a caterpillar I collected...

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 7, 2018:

That's pretty. I've never seen one before. I have a pipevine!

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 7, 2018:

@Leafhead No worries, I'm not interested in providing invasives with a home.

A pic from 2017: A freshly emerged pipevine swallowtail that I reared from a caterpillar I collected...

Leafhead comments on Aug 7, 2018:

Beautiful :) Female Pipevine Swallowtail laying on Aristolochia fimbriata. Male Pipevine Swallowtail Both pix taken at Olbrich Gardens in Verona, WI in their Blooming Butterflies exhibit.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 7, 2018:

@Leafhead Cool! Thought I’d throw some English you’re way as well (spelling).

A pic from 2017: A freshly emerged pipevine swallowtail that I reared from a caterpillar I collected...

Leafhead comments on Aug 7, 2018:

Beautiful :) Female Pipevine Swallowtail laying on Aristolochia fimbriata. Male Pipevine Swallowtail Both pix taken at Olbrich Gardens in Verona, WI in their Blooming Butterflies exhibit.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 7, 2018:

OK, dumb question. What's the difference between a pipeline swallowtail and a pipevine swallowtail, other than the spelling and their colour?

A pic from 2017: A freshly emerged pipevine swallowtail that I reared from a caterpillar I collected...

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 7, 2018:

That's pretty. I've never seen one before. I have a pipevine!

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 7, 2018:

@Leafhead Doggone it. I don't have a Russian Olive. Maybe I should just keep my eyes on the lookout!

The arch of stubbornness 05 Aug '18 Rain and sun.

sweetcharlotte comments on Aug 5, 2018:

Beautiful arch over the gate. This is a nice looking photo.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 5, 2018:

Thank you

The arch of stubbornness 05 Aug '18 Rain and sun.

Sheannutt comments on Aug 5, 2018:

That is really beautiful the lighting is just right.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 5, 2018:

Thanks, Sheannutt

Cherokee Trail of Tears bean and Leather Flower

freeofgod comments on Aug 4, 2018:

That looks like a wild vine the dogs and I pass everyday on the trail we walk. I couldn't figure out what it was. I'm going to see if they are native to us. They are native to the ohio river valley (which is where I am) so I think that's what I'm seeing. Right now they have very large seed pods ...

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 5, 2018:

@freeofgod Sounds complicated! Maybe someone threw some bean seeds out and they grew? Poison ivy can be tricky to avoid.

Cherokee Trail of Tears bean and Leather Flower

freeofgod comments on Aug 4, 2018:

That looks like a wild vine the dogs and I pass everyday on the trail we walk. I couldn't figure out what it was. I'm going to see if they are native to us. They are native to the ohio river valley (which is where I am) so I think that's what I'm seeing. Right now they have very large seed pods ...

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 5, 2018:

@freeofgod That's a moonflower. It blooms white. Mine's blooming now, but it was planted this spring (maybe a late start?).

Cherokee Trail of Tears bean and Leather Flower

freeofgod comments on Aug 4, 2018:

That looks like a wild vine the dogs and I pass everyday on the trail we walk. I couldn't figure out what it was. I'm going to see if they are native to us. They are native to the ohio river valley (which is where I am) so I think that's what I'm seeing. Right now they have very large seed pods ...

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 4, 2018:

@freeofgod This is a different angle.

Cherokee Trail of Tears bean and Leather Flower

freeofgod comments on Aug 4, 2018:

That looks like a wild vine the dogs and I pass everyday on the trail we walk. I couldn't figure out what it was. I'm going to see if they are native to us. They are native to the ohio river valley (which is where I am) so I think that's what I'm seeing. Right now they have very large seed pods ...

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 4, 2018:

@freeofgod They sound interesting. Let us know when you figure it out.

Cherokee Trail of Tears bean and Leather Flower

freeofgod comments on Aug 4, 2018:

That looks like a wild vine the dogs and I pass everyday on the trail we walk. I couldn't figure out what it was. I'm going to see if they are native to us. They are native to the ohio river valley (which is where I am) so I think that's what I'm seeing. Right now they have very large seed pods ...

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 4, 2018:

@freeofgod Pipevine has heart-shaped leaves. I also have a moonflower growing in this tree. There are a few leaves that can be seen in the background.

Orange Least skipper, Common spragueia, Ailanthus webworm moth, pearl crescent, monarch, golden ...

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 4, 2018:

The milkweed bugs: The mature ones are more colorful ... contrasting?

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 4, 2018:

@Insectra The X is younger. I didn't even see the X. I saw a dark blue heart on the younger one's shoulders and a black tail. The markings are noticeably different. X it is!

These are some of the 'new' things I'm trying this year.

MissKathleen comments on Aug 4, 2018:

Never cared for okra...slimy inside...

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 4, 2018:

@MissKathleen Some people like it, some people don't. We've never had a shortage of okra.

Cherokee Trail of Tears bean and Leather Flower

Justjoni comments on Aug 4, 2018:

Artful combo

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 4, 2018:

Don't tell anyone, OK?

Cherokee Trail of Tears bean and Leather Flower

freeofgod comments on Aug 4, 2018:

That looks like a wild vine the dogs and I pass everyday on the trail we walk. I couldn't figure out what it was. I'm going to see if they are native to us. They are native to the ohio river valley (which is where I am) so I think that's what I'm seeing. Right now they have very large seed pods ...

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 4, 2018:

Are you referring to the Leather Flower? It's a native here so it's very reasonable to think it might be native there as well. I thought you were going to say it's a vine the dogs piss on every day. :-(

These are some of the 'new' things I'm trying this year.

Sheannutt comments on Aug 4, 2018:

I bet they are going to be delicious?

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 4, 2018:

@Sheannutt Okra is one of those plants that is extremely easy to grow. You get fresh okra everyday and if you don't like it that often, other people might like some, making yourself an instant new neighbor. The stalk is very fibrous and I use it in making handmade paper. It's almost a perfect plant.

These are some of the 'new' things I'm trying this year.

Sheannutt comments on Aug 4, 2018:

I bet they are going to be delicious?

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 4, 2018:

@Sheannutt No, I have to admit I'm not a big fan of pickled veggies. I have heard of it and I should try it. I agree with you on the okra, if eaten alone it needs to be fried.

Gardeners never die.

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 3, 2018:

Here are some others: * Old gardeners never die ... They just spade away. * Frog parking only. Others will be toad. * Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 4, 2018:

@freeofgod So, you're the performing artist (literally)!

These are some of the 'new' things I'm trying this year.

MissKathleen comments on Aug 4, 2018:

Never cared for okra...slimy inside...

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 4, 2018:

I prefer mine fried. Not slimy!

These are some of the 'new' things I'm trying this year.

Sheannutt comments on Aug 4, 2018:

I bet they are going to be delicious?

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 4, 2018:

They're very tasty. Surprisingly so.

Cherokee Trail of Tears bean and Leather Flower

Alvinsmama comments on Aug 4, 2018:

I love vines, especially if they have unusual leaves. That's why I like clematis and passion flower so much, they both have interesting leaves.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 4, 2018:

@Alvinsmama They aren't very expensive when you get them from a native plant seller. I maybe paid $10 for mine.

Orange Least skipper, Common spragueia, Ailanthus webworm moth, pearl crescent, monarch, golden ...

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 4, 2018:

The milkweed bugs: The mature ones are more colorful ... contrasting?

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 4, 2018:

@Insectra I got that. The ones on the right look bluer, thus contrasting with there orange parts. Just wondering if that's how you tell?

Cherokee Trail of Tears bean and Leather Flower

Alvinsmama comments on Aug 4, 2018:

I love vines, especially if they have unusual leaves. That's why I like clematis and passion flower so much, they both have interesting leaves.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 4, 2018:

You might like pipe vine as well then.

Cherokee Trail of Tears bean and Leather Flower

ronin73 comments on Aug 4, 2018:

Nice. Where was this taken?

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 4, 2018:

In my backyard.

Gardeners never die.

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 3, 2018:

Here are some others: * Old gardeners never die ... They just spade away. * Frog parking only. Others will be toad. * Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 4, 2018:

@freeofgod I love that one. Now all I'll have to do is remember it! Is your daughter a performing artist?

I move that a button be added to profiles: "Last Here" with the automatic date (of the last ...

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 3, 2018:

The phone app already has this feature.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 3, 2018:

@BlueWave Under hoovered or visited, it states when they did their dirty deed. I haven't found a time stamp for last on-site.

Gardeners never die.

dede18 comments on Aug 3, 2018:

and a beautifully philosophical one "Why not go out on a limb? That's where the fruit is ... "

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 3, 2018:

@dede18 Yes, ditto! It seems a little riskier somehow though.

Gardeners never die.

jacpod comments on Aug 3, 2018:

the one I heard was "Old golfers never die they merely lose their balls"

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 3, 2018:

It's funny how gender-specific they can be!

Gardeners never die.

dede18 comments on Aug 3, 2018:

and a beautifully philosophical one "Why not go out on a limb? That's where the fruit is ... "

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 3, 2018:

Like that one! Possibility of limb breaking and all.

Gardeners never die.

dede18 comments on Aug 3, 2018:

or "Old gardeners never die, they just run out of thyme" ... "-)

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 3, 2018:

Yes. I like that one too.

Nice bear! [weather.com] Good thing.

Donotbelieve comments on Aug 2, 2018:

Yogi?

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 2, 2018:

@pixiedust Don't know what's behind the car.

Nice bear! [weather.com] Good thing.

pixiedust comments on Aug 2, 2018:

I hope the bear was not euthanized.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 2, 2018:

She should be applauded for not taking a more meaningful swipe at the intruder.

"Garden Goddess", terra cotta, 6x7 in.

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 2, 2018:

I like your relief. Here's the real green man!

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 2, 2018:

@CelticFire Where was she stationed? I lived in Fulda for a few years.

Picked my tomato crop today, VERY few have ripened yet.

DotLewis comments on Aug 2, 2018:

....... if you were impressed by the table, or my tomato crop, check this out.......

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 2, 2018:

That's a really big penny!

Nice bear! [weather.com] Good thing.

Donotbelieve comments on Aug 2, 2018:

Yogi?

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 2, 2018:

Maybe?

"Garden Goddess", terra cotta, 6x7 in.

AstralSmoke comments on Aug 2, 2018:

I like your relief. Here's the real green man!

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 2, 2018:

@CelticFire This green man lives in Germany, originating in East Berlin, Germany. He is the pedestrians traffic light. Each town in Germany now has one set demonstrating the unity of Germany. It's fun to look for them if you don't know where they are. They're everywhere in Berlin. I have never heard of green men as far as architecture goes. Thanks. If I live long enough I might hear of everything!

My daughter loves photography and bugs!

Insectra comments on Aug 1, 2018:

Your daughter sounds pretty cool.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 1, 2018:

You two would get along famously!

My daughter loves photography and bugs!

Leafhead comments on Aug 1, 2018:

Me too!

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 1, 2018:

Her shoe gives its own perspective.

Photo by my daughter. 300718

thislife comments on Aug 1, 2018:

She really has an eye for it, doesn't she.

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 1, 2018:

Yes. It's probably not fair that I pick and choose, but what's a dad to do?

"Children are the world's most valuable resource and it's best hope for the future"-John F.

Condor5 comments on Aug 1, 2018:

One of the ancillary benefits of moving to my new place here in Oxnard last month, is that there are lots of kids where I now live. Yeah, noisy kids can be trying at times, especially the screaming; but seeing those sweet little faces is so great. Kids are life. I would never want to live in a ...

AstralSmoke replies on Aug 1, 2018:

@CaroleKay Is it the middle-aged ones you have problems with?

Isn't it nice to wake up to 'No Sunday church attendance'.

HeraTera comments on Jul 1, 2018:

Yep - after being required to go not only Sunday morning and evening, but Wednesday evening and Saturday morning so I am happy to say "enuff is enuff" - no matter what the day.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 31, 2018:

@HeraTera Maybe, my father always looked up to medical doctors and we didn't travel! The going to church a lot was similar. We lived right across the country road from our church. No excuses.

Isn't it nice to wake up to 'No Sunday church attendance'.

HeraTera comments on Jul 1, 2018:

Yep - after being required to go not only Sunday morning and evening, but Wednesday evening and Saturday morning so I am happy to say "enuff is enuff" - no matter what the day.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 31, 2018:

@HeraTera I concur.

Some interesting non-moths from tonight: The green mantidfly (Zeugomantispa minuta) and the ivory ...

AstralSmoke comments on Jul 30, 2018:

Between you and Leafhead, we've got it covered! What does the borer bore into?

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 31, 2018:

@Insectra I'm sure that statement has nothing to do with me!

Isn't it nice to wake up to 'No Sunday church attendance'.

HeraTera comments on Jul 1, 2018:

Yep - after being required to go not only Sunday morning and evening, but Wednesday evening and Saturday morning so I am happy to say "enuff is enuff" - no matter what the day.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 31, 2018:

@HeraTera An mk! Have you lived in a lot of different places?

Isn't it nice to wake up to 'No Sunday church attendance'.

HeraTera comments on Jul 1, 2018:

Yep - after being required to go not only Sunday morning and evening, but Wednesday evening and Saturday morning so I am happy to say "enuff is enuff" - no matter what the day.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 31, 2018:

@HeraTera Preacher's kid. If you were you would probably know ;-)

Some interesting non-moths from tonight: The green mantidfly (Zeugomantispa minuta) and the ivory ...

AstralSmoke comments on Jul 30, 2018:

Between you and Leafhead, we've got it covered! What does the borer bore into?

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 31, 2018:

@Insectra boring friend?

Isn't it nice to wake up to 'No Sunday church attendance'.

HeraTera comments on Jul 1, 2018:

Yep - after being required to go not only Sunday morning and evening, but Wednesday evening and Saturday morning so I am happy to say "enuff is enuff" - no matter what the day.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 31, 2018:

Are you a pk by chance?

Some interesting non-moths from tonight: The green mantidfly (Zeugomantispa minuta) and the ivory ...

AstralSmoke comments on Jul 30, 2018:

Between you and Leafhead, we've got it covered! What does the borer bore into?

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 31, 2018:

@Insectra So, they aren't a friendly borer?

Some more Arizona photos, a Sunset and flowers.

AstralSmoke comments on Jul 30, 2018:

I'm attracted to the first photo. Have you ever been to burning man? Do you have future plans for another strawbale house?

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 30, 2018:

@Sheannutt Well, you knew enough to capitalize it!

Chattanooga, TN, USA.

MissKathleen comments on Jul 28, 2018:

@Lincoln55 Love Breakfast any time of day!

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 29, 2018:

@MissKathleen Yes, everything is. ;-)

Chattanooga, TN, USA.

MissKathleen comments on Jul 28, 2018:

@Lincoln55 Love Breakfast any time of day!

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 29, 2018:

@MissKathleen You're no fun!

Chattanooga, TN, USA.

Crimson67 comments on Jul 28, 2018:

I love Chattanooga. It was a nasty place to live when I lived there in the late 90s but it is beautiful now.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 29, 2018:

@Crimson67 I'm sure now it's better than ever!

Chattanooga, TN, USA.

Sheannutt comments on Jul 28, 2018:

Very nice looking buildings great looking town.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 29, 2018:

I dropped my kids at the public library and went on a shooting spree!

Chattanooga, TN, USA.

MissKathleen comments on Jul 28, 2018:

@Lincoln55 Love Breakfast any time of day!

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 29, 2018:

Maybe we three should go out for breakfast?

Chattanooga, TN, USA.

zorialoki comments on Jul 29, 2018:

Thanks for the shot list. It is always better, and more meaningful to know what is in the picture and where it is. Great pictures

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 29, 2018:

Even if you've been here would be a stretch. I made up a lot of the names. ;-)

Chattanooga, TN, USA.

Crimson67 comments on Jul 28, 2018:

I love Chattanooga. It was a nasty place to live when I lived there in the late 90s but it is beautiful now.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 29, 2018:

@Crimson67 Very nice. I guess you heard about Harrison Bay getting hit by a tornado a couple of years ago?

Chattanooga, TN, USA.

MissKathleen comments on Jul 28, 2018:

I have never been...it looks like an interesting place. I might have to go there some time soon.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 29, 2018:

@MissKathleen Yes, try to remember.

My town's been invaded by body-snatchers and zombies, otherwise known as tourists.

AstralSmoke comments on Jul 28, 2018:

Tourists make easy pickin’s.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 28, 2018:

@BookDeath I'm ok at English.

Chattanooga, TN, USA.

Crimson67 comments on Jul 28, 2018:

I love Chattanooga. It was a nasty place to live when I lived there in the late 90s but it is beautiful now.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 28, 2018:

I didn't realize you had ever lived in Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, TN, USA.

MissKathleen comments on Jul 28, 2018:

I have never been...it looks like an interesting place. I might have to go there some time soon.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 28, 2018:

@MissKathleen When you're with a 'local' they don't know you're a tourist.

My town's been invaded by body-snatchers and zombies, otherwise known as tourists.

AstralSmoke comments on Jul 28, 2018:

Tourists make easy pickin’s.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 28, 2018:

@BookDeath Do you know Urdu?

Chattanooga, TN, USA.

exilesky comments on Jul 28, 2018:

I love living here. I think its the coolest place on earth. Something to do year round.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 28, 2018:

It's nice enough! Wouldn't go that far though. I like living close to downtown though. Cycling is a bit easier from here.

Chattanooga, TN, USA.

MissKathleen comments on Jul 28, 2018:

I have never been...it looks like an interesting place. I might have to go there some time soon.

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 28, 2018:

Well, don't come for a visit without letting me know.

8:30 a.

AstralSmoke comments on Jul 28, 2018:

It doesn't quite do it for me. Perhaps a hint more detail in the dark section?

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 28, 2018:

@jasen Hey, sorry I said anything. You definitely have a good eye for the perhaps not so obvious. Too bad you can't always capture what you see. At least that's the way it is for me. I like the detail, but now the sky has lost all its wonder. Pooh.

Chattanooga, TN, USA.

Lincoln55 comments on Jul 28, 2018:

http://www.arethas.com/menu/arethas_menu.pdf

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 28, 2018:

A niece of mine used to work there. I go by there often on my bike. My kids have used their restrooms on a couple of occasions. Is that one of your favorite places?

8:30 a.

AstralSmoke comments on Jul 28, 2018:

It doesn't quite do it for me. Perhaps a hint more detail in the dark section?

AstralSmoke replies on Jul 28, 2018:

@jasen I guess there’s nothing more to work on except perfection!