It's the first of November already. Yes, I did get the new sod in the back yard. It looks nice and it's wonderful to have that first cup of coffee in the sunroom and watch the cardinals, squirrels, etc. I spilled some bird seed and that must have attracted the pigs. Last Wed. at 7:15 am I saw some dark shadows in the very back and the shadows moved their heads and it was two big boars with their little ones. I counted 8 babies running around my yard. There were 5 black ones and 3 brown ones. They heard me and went to a neighbors and ran when I made some noise. I was sleeping but woke up Thursday at 12:30 am to see them again at the neighbors and again at 7:15am on Friday. I wish you could see the neighbors lawn or what used to be a lawn. It is dug up and looks like a cow pasture. The only thing there is a crepe myrtle tree so don't know what attracted them except the roots..It's an old couple who live there and I'm sure they are upset. Jack has rearranged the fence so my whole back area is protected with wire. He also installed a high powered motion detector. It has a spot light on the back all the time and then a bright light when it detects movement. He says I shouldn't have any trouble now with the beasts.
We went to the Government offices in Bunnell and they gave us names of wildlife etc. and they gave us names of trappers. We went to Bulow state park next door and talked to the ranger there.She says the pigs come from all over and wander around in search of food. We'll see how this turns out.
The weather is still wonderful although it's getting quite cool at night knocking the pool temperature down. We've walked a few times on the beach. I've only been to the pool a couple of times. Buford is a workaholic and is constantly fixing things for me or working on the yard. He has put down 20 bags of mulch and brought flowers, shrubs, banana trees etc.from his house to mine. They all fit in nicely and he has a knack for making things grow and look nice.
We're having a yard sale Nov. 13th so I've been going through as much as I can and getting rid of stuff. It's amazing how much excess one has. Now if we can have good weather on that day we'll be ok.
I have also decided that since Buford is a good cook and very willing to help we will have Thanksgiving dinner here.I like to entertain and it's great to have family together.
There's a lot going on in the next few weeks.I still like my Florida home and would like everyone to come and see me.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
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