I forgot to mention earlier, I saw a 'ratcoon' ambling through the neighborhood last night. I made that little trilly sound that they make, and it also made the sound though I can't swear it was an answer. I know my accent isn't quite right. And today on the net that holds the thistle-seed that the goldfinches like so much, there were three birds: two bright yellow and black and one slightly duller version: I think the season's kids are growing up! Today I finally made the red sugar syrup and... Sign in to see full entry.