Last Day Of September

ah, the last day of September; it is beautiful here. The leaves are changing color, the fish are near finishing their life cycle, the birds are filling their bellies, and I am here to enjoy all.

I was washing my locks today and a light bulb went off in my brain because while in the shower I could not read the sample bottles ... whether it is shampoo or conditioner. I shut off the water, went and got my reading glasses and found out that shampoo is white capped and conditioner is black capped. Then, I wonder - heck - what if you are colored blind...then what do you do?

I got back in the shower and proceeded to wash up my locks. I think tomorrow I will be doing the same thing but with a different shampoo and conditioner. These samples, I would not be purchasing. My head is itching like I have some love bug up there biting me.

After I finished up with my trial of washing my locks, I decided to do some glass work. Last year, I received some broken grass/glass from Charlene. I got the bowling balls and now I have started to cut up the glass. Enjoyable it is. I have safety gloves, safety glasses, and I sang Safety Joe by John Prine - just to keep on the 'safe' side.

My wrists are not quite accomodating to the project; but a lil bit each day will be fine.

Off to the creek, I am; to see the last days of the spawn - to watch the eagles and the rest of the birds. Watch Mother Nature at her finest.

Another Day In . . .

Every morning near first light, I walk on up to the roadway just to make sure everything is still the same as what it was last night. It was.

We had a sprinkle of rain and about two hours later - that would make it near 7 a.m. I strolled on up the path again. Things were not the same. The earth, itself had changed. I could not figure it out. Every step I took creatures were zipping on back to the earth, very fast. I took a few steps off the path; and I am thinking this is worm territory. Sure enough, there are worms mating everywhere. Holy smucksville, this is not my territory, I hate worms.

I ran back down the path, inside the home I burst. I need to get to the computer, research - mating worms. I cannot post the pictures, it is stomach upsetting material. I asked Noisemaker about mating worms...he replied...geez I never spent much time thinking about mating worms.

I tried to explain well the worms are a-mating up the drive; the fish are dying in the creek. The fish eat the worms that the fisher -- people put on their lines. Do not you get it; this is nature - in its`finest!

John Prine - Madison, Wisconsin

John Prine and Jason Wilber at the Overture - Madison, Wisconsin. September 2010.

You can see the intense look on the face of John Prine as he watches Jason play the guitar. The intense look as Jason watches his guitar.

What an evening of Prine it must of been. A Tribute to Mr. Tom Reynolds (Crusher). Tom, I am guessing; must have seen Prine near a hundred times.

In the audience in Madison, was Eddy - Tom's son. A special, Prine treasure chest moment for him and his family.

A special Prine treasure chest moment for all who attended Madison.

Photo Credit - Reeda Buresh

Dale Watson and Chad

Chad and Dale Watson. Nice photo. Chad - did you dye up your dark hair or is the red light district shining in. hahaha!

Bristol Festival - Val and Chad were in attendance - splendid, sunfilled days. A good time they had.

Notice Chad's t-shirt - John Prine!

Noah

Noah James Ferguson
8 lbs.

Photo Credit - Granny Ferguson.

Congratulations to Julie and Kerry - The Ferguson Family

Neil Young - Le Noise

Release Date - 28th September, 2010

I had the pleasure to listen to a few songs from Le Noise off of CBC Radio Q. It was on yesterday morning but I cannot receive radio here until in the hours of darkness. CBC Q replayed it; it was a good interview. Neil was with Daniel Lanois who produced the cd.

Le Noise well, there is only Neil and his guitars.

From the songs I heard I was most impressed with a song titled Love and War. I liked Neil's fine pickin' in that song.

Long May You Run - oh Neil

Kokanee Spawn

Before my digital lost a digit I was able to take this photo of the kokanee fish spawning creekside. It is a wonderful site to see, a site of nature at its' finest.

The creek today has about 30 dead kokanee; the eagles and the rest of the birds are feasting kokanee delight!

The kokanee spawn generally begins around mid September; goes for about two weeks.

I could spend all day at the creek watching the spawn. When they do the turtle dove; side by side - well, you just do not see that everyday.

I forgot to mention because I got wrapped up in Bruce Springsteen's birthday - September 23rd was our 5 year anniversary for living mountain side. I am surprised I made it!

Birthday Greetings

Hunk turns 61 today - Happy Birthday Bruce!

It's A Boy!

Noah James Ferguson entered the world September 22nd, 2010 under the Harvest Moon.

Congratulations Julie and Kerry.

Wildberry Congratulations to Gramma J. and Grampa Brett; the Ferguson Clan.

John Prine - Madison -STJPP

Yep, put your best Prine foot forward!

STJPP - Strike The John Prine Pose - noted they are not leaning on the left leg in the parking lot dirt. My take, hardwood floors - constitutes - left leg activity.

Photo Credit: Charlene Stevenson via someother Prine Fan

Mark and John Prine

I was trying to post this for Mark on his birthday, the learning curve was not coming in strong.

Tomorrow Mark will see John Prine in Duluth, Minnesota. Mark is having a John Prine filled birthday celebration week!

Mark turned 55 and he was born in 1955 - I think that means it is his golden year!

Best Wishes, Mark
Great Days!