Random Thought Thread

[SharpBits]

Never did paint, but huffing glue was a big thing when I was growing up in the urban jungle.

(I remember innocently telling my mother that I'd get funny headaches while building models. That was before I ever got funny headaches on purpose. LOL)

I'm old enough to remember when they started to restrict certain glue sales to minors. At least they did on California. I always hated the smell of the "high octane" glue, so I was never tempted.

 

[bluemax_1]

Never did paint, but huffing glue was a big thing when I was growing up in the urban jungle.

(I remember innocently telling my mother that I'd get funny headaches while building models. That was before I ever got funny headaches on purpose. LOL)

I can smell this post.

Pretty funny/amazing how memories work. I haven’t built models since I was a kid, and reading this post, I immediately remembered the smell of the model glue from decades ago.

 

[Blues]

I'm old enough to remember when they started to restrict certain glue sales to minors. At least they did on California. I always hated the smell of the "high octane" glue, so I was never tempted.

They did in NYC as well. And the formulas were changed at some point.

 

[Blues]

I can smell this post.

Pretty funny/amazing how memories work. I haven’t built models since I was a kid, and reading this post, I immediately remembered the smell of the model glue from decades ago.

Are you sure you aren't channeling Marcel Proust?

 

[Jo the Machinist]

Wife tried to give it some raw burger, it got up ran to other side of neighbors camp, mom & dad were in a tree watching

Abigail here!

That checks out. That bird looks like it's learning how to fly, and did not appear injured or neglected from what I can see in the picture. When they get to that age, their parents will typically be nearby to feed and defend them. However, if you ever find a bird on the ground like that and you see blood, bugs, an apparent injury, or the bird is acting lethargic or neurotic, call your local wildlife rescue like fnordmorph suggested.

For future reference, please do not attempt to feed them! I know they're so cute and so sweet looking and you just want to watch out for them, and I could never fault your wife for that, but you do not want them becoming too close to humans. We have to be very careful when we feed birds that age that they do not become habituated. If you find a bird that needs to go to the wildlife hospital, the best thing to do would be to safely contain it for transport. Do not offer food or water.

I'm glad everything was alright! I hope this was helpful for future use.

-- Abigail the Not-a-Machinist

 

[JB in LV]

Atlanta Hawks (I posted this recently, but it's topical here and now). Their nest is nearby. My Mountain Cur was somewhat interested in them, as they were in her.

 

[stagatha]

Thanks Abigail!
It is an American Kestral - there has been a family in a hollow spot in a poplar tree for the past 2 years. It was a fun afternoon watching them kick out the red squirrels for the nest. We also have a Sharp-shinned hawk that’s been raiding the doves and chickadees.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

The first of Mark's lava pumpkins for the year

Oh Lord