We aren’t tracking breakthrough cases that don’t result in hospitalization, so that 1% number you hear is bullshit. Apparently the Biden CDC is just as political as the Trump CDC. From the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/aug/09/america-is-flying-blind-when-it-comes-to-the-delta-variant

We’ve heard geese flying over Cutcane Creek lately, probably to and from the old quarry. I may have seen a small flight of teal as well the other day. (Teal are early migrants.) And there’s been some reports that suggest … Continue reading →

In my last post, I noted that the Union County vax rate is 42%. While disappointingly low, the Fannin County rate is much lower, 17%. I suppose this serves as an objective correlative of the relative enlightenment of the two … Continue reading →

For those of you who may wonder what’s going on locally, the vax rate in Union County is about 42%. I’d assume that Fannin County is lower. Hospitalizations have tripled in Union County as of last week. Speaking of hospitalizations, … Continue reading →

We had a beautiful old fashioned thunderstorm early yesterday evening. I say “old fashioned” because when I first came here thirty years ago, it often rained very hard in a late afternoon thunderstorm pattern. I used to say, “Its fun … Continue reading →

We were sitting on the deck yesterday morning about 11:00 when I saw a dog coming up out of the woods directly across from our deck. When it took another step, I realized it was a young bear. Beautiful and … Continue reading →

This morning, it was 65 on the deck instead of 72. At 3:30, the temperature on the deck is 75 instead of 84. The trend is forecast to continue, with morning lows around 60 and afternoon highs around 78. It’s … Continue reading →

I apologize for getting this posted so late. I had some technical issues with the website last week. There are special use permit requests for (1) Guided hunting and fishing trips, (2) a bicycle race with 300 participants, and (3) … Continue reading →

I’v been a bit indisposed lately – apparently I ate some bad shellfish in celebration of my birthday – so just a brief report headed into the weekend. The katydids have started singing in the evening in the past two … Continue reading →

From the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jul/03/wildfire-lookout-california-mt-tamalpais