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Lilies of the Valley, Black Mountain NC April 16, 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Some critters for this week

 

Appreciating the little blown glass cat with a goldfish inside, and my own Muffin fluffy gal from way back when (before 2012).

Lovely Llamas, but small file so foggy shot.


Who I'm sharing my balcony with... She's busy building this nest...first shot taken Sunday April 12, second below on Wednesday April 15.


I don't sit out there but an hour or so a day...and so far I don't see any reason to make her move. Perhaps I will when I consider all her little ones...



Ganesh


"lead-voe-elephant" (That's how I saved it, no idea what it means.)

I enjoy seeing other's critters photos. I hope our love of animals continues to support their lives!

Sharing with Saturday's Critters.



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And trains are running again, first freight train since Hurricane Helene washed out tracks/beds nearby in Sept 2024.

UPDATE – Train Schedule Change 🚨
Happy Saturday, Asheville! We’ve got an updated itinerary and some exciting news—welcome back Norfolk Southern!
The train will now depart Oyama in Hickory heading west between 7:45 AM – 8:00 AM.
This is a 58-car train, and timing is estimated as follows:
10:45 – 11:45 AM: Old Fort
🚂 Noon: Old Fort Loops, then continuing up the mountain toward Asheville.

(Black Mountain will be after the loops...)
Times may shift slightly, so keep your eyes and ears open—and enjoy the ride through the mountains today!


I've got my windows open to hear the toot of the train as it goes across Blue Ridge Rd. at the foot of my hill.

10 comments:

  1. Good morning and good weekend to you.

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  2. ...I wouldn't want to share the balcony with wasps!

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    1. Somehow I've never been stung by one, that I can remember. A few bees though. And I've certainly enjoyed honey. We shall see how long I allow us to share space.

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  3. I saw a wild rabbit yesterday -- a mixture of Winter white fur and Spring brown fur!

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    1. That must have been exciting to see...the changing fur colors too!

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  4. A swimming elephant, whoa! That's good. I hope you're doing better each day.

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    1. Yes. Elephants can swim, and some smart dude dove below it to capture its photo! I did a bit of driving around yesterday, and purchased (gasp) gas. It sure has just become something that needs adding to budget items. Feeling much better till I quickly run out of energy.

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  5. I admit I do get rid of the beginnings of those wasp nests. I have been stung by wasps but not recently. I share my space on the back porch with them frequently and just move them out or ignore them. The worst are the ones that make their homes in the dirt of my porch plants. They will boil out with murder on their minds when I water.
    I do love that elephant picture.

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