Random Thoughts 18: The Year of Fire
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**** you Amazon. Can't even ship a package with 5 common items in the 2 days since I ordered it.
Hey don't you bad talk Amazon like that, they are America's favorite retailer.
So yesterday I was on the motorcycle just south of Kansas City. Then the Google street view car passed by. I pulled up behind it and waved. Now I'll have to periodically check to see when it uploads
Gingerly tested the bulged neck disc today with first bike ride since April. Did a super soft 11 miles with a stop at the local beach. Beach was busy which is crazy for September 28. So far so good. More issues with runny nose, aftermath of my Iowa cold. Going through tissues like crazy.
Helmet liner, gloves and bike pack all had mildew/mold on them from the damp summer of sitting in the garage. Gross.
Helmet liner, gloves and bike pack all had mildew/mold on them from the damp summer of sitting in the garage. Gross.
Voice isn't back yet but frequency of my coughing is finally somewhat under control.
Overall a great day. Especially afternoon nap and beyond. Grilled homemade ranch burgers, brought the TV outside and watched the game by the fire.
Going to bed for the third time. Maybe third time's the charm and I will sleep more than 1.5 hours this time. 
Going to bed for the third time. Maybe third time's the charm and I will sleep more than 1.5 hours this time.
Hope third times was the charm. Had bad sleep night at hotel last weekend which is the norm for me traveling. Couple bad nights at sisters and than one there where I slept in till 920 and hadn't woke once all night. Since I'm home again it's sort of the same. I am all over the place, sleep straight through or get up a million times.
I was awake a lot last night, too, although I didn't get up. I did hear an owl sometime early morning and have been trying to figure out what it was. Checked 2-3 websites with audio and so far, no luck.
Either Barred Owls of Great Horned Owls. The GHO is the classic "Hoo hoo hoo". Folks describe the Barred as "Who cooks for you. Who cooks for you!" but I've never thought it sound quite like that. If it evolves into a crazy calliope of wild jungle like calls, it's a Barred for sure.
This article has them both and might be a good reference. I have a couple videos of the calling but can't link them.
Know Your Nocturnal Neighbors: Nine Owl Calls to Listen For
There’s more to owl sounds than just “hoo, hoo.” Each species of owl has its own unique call — sometimes more than one. Learn how to identify them.
The thing is, the call wasn’t either of those. I’ve heard barred owls, even two at the same time. The call was a single sound - a little higher pitch which then went down slightly. Reminded me of the shape of a candy cane.Either Barred Owls of Great Horned Owls. The GHO is the classic "Hoo hoo hoo". Folks describe the Barred as "Who cooks for you. Who cooks for you!" but I've never thought it sound quite like that. If it evolves into a crazy calliope of wild jungle like calls, it's a Barred for sure.
This article has them both and might be a good reference. I have a couple videos of the calling but can't link them.
Know Your Nocturnal Neighbors: Nine Owl Calls to Listen For
There’s more to owl sounds than just “hoo, hoo.” Each species of owl has its own unique call — sometimes more than one. Learn how to identify them.abcbirds.org
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