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Joe Strummer (the living one) @stroejummer.bsky.social · 2d

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I'm gonna stay with the bison theme for one more day! If you ever get a chance to visit Yellowstone National Park in winter, do so. It can be otherworldly. One huge snow #scape.

#EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #Montana #Wyoming #YNP #blackandwhitephotography #photography

A solitary bison stands in deep snow, its dark fur contrasting sharply with the white surroundings in a black and white image.

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 1h

Needs to weigh at least 15 lbs more. 😅

John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 1h

Well enough Jen, thanks.

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 4h

So like this Jen. Salticids, rock.

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Jen Cross @jencross.bsky.social · 2d

White-jawed Jumping spider hanging out on a goldenrod bud. This fuzzy friend is native to eastern North America.
(Hentzia mitrata) #Arachtober

A small spider with fuzzy white legs, large forward facing eyes, and orange on the top of the head. He is standing on a round goldenrod bulb.

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Cri 🕊🐝🐜📝🎭⚽😷 @crawlieswithcri.bsky.social · 2d

Golden-crowned Sparrow having a bath in the large pond this afternoon.

#birds #becurious 🪶

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 4h

Askum, with the longer dark,
Now needs out as we get up!
Can’t say I blame him!
He returns quickly to eat,
get his missed scratch,
then is ready to head out again.
In early dark, he hit the woods,
finding logs to carry,
quick hiding, the off searching again!

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 4h

Life has become so much slower.
Time to rest and take stock of where I am.
Figure out how to deal, enjoy, and plan the rest of my days.
Not wanting to, but also how to handle the time , when Askum is no longer with me!
Perhaps begin a bucket list,
and expand my senses!

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 4h

John’s Splinters: Dawn, gray skies, mist on water, Sun parting the gray, blue spots appearing. Clear night skies, Stars bright! Yesterday, cool, light wind, baby blue skies. New birds at feeders, White-throated Sparrows in droves. 42ºF headed to 58. Ya’ll be careful out there.

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 1d

My Old Friend was thrilled with his morning scratch.
Seems I could have enjoyed the same.
Out in the early near dark,
soon sun found openings in the trees.
Another Day of the Log,
Each time I turned around a new one was presented.
He was in his element, cold crisp, and outside.

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 1d

Weather seems in an upheaval,
First clear skies, by afternoon;
clouded, then clearing night.
Seas and pond still,
then bang, waves and chop!
Next day totally different,
Keeping the mind and soul alive.
New birds passing by, or moving in.
Each days walk, a surprise!

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 1d

John ’s Splinters! Nearly 8 before sun touched tree tops, warming on chill morn’ Yesterday down to the Sea, seals, cormorants enjoying high tide. Clear night an Big Dipper.
Feeders empty quickly. Quiet walk, Forest alive with Juncos. 42ºF headed to 61. Ya’ll be careful out there!

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 1d

Think surgery for a cyst. Will know Monday. Thanks Ann.

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 1d

Lots and lots here Petal.

John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 2d

Like him, what the hell is wrong with Mt.

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 2d

For me too. Hope it is not a hard winter. Don't like the moisture.

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 2d

Askum needed out early in to blustery morn!
Quickly back for breakfast.
It was a day of logs!
roamed the woods, trotting even.
Seven logs collected,
Six of them buried along the way.
Last one carried home to hide in the ferns.
Just seemed better in the cold!
Hard on Napping.

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 2d

Each day is a marvelous gift,
Waking to Ma Nature’s beauty,
ever changing weather,
and incredible wild life!
Not to mention good friends!
Plus each day I have an old buddy,
who puts a smile on my face,
and joy in my soul.

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 2d

John’s Splinters: Gray overcast, Winds stirring up chop on the pond, and bending trees off to southward,.Morning came in gray but blue skies returning. Forest filled with birds. Crows loud, chasing hawk! Off to Health Center. 44ºF headed to 60. Ya’ll be careful out there!

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 3d

I liked the Cardinal, but the sunrise was nice..afternoon Petal.

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks will know next week. Good vet though.

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 3d

Askum not thrilled by the Vet visit,
but as always he checks with me and puts up with it all.
Was happy with good scratch this day.
Breakfast, off down a dark lane.
bouncy in the bitty cold,
Into the woods,
Logs found an returned to whence they came!
Biscuit and morning nap.

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 3d

Many trees showing just bare bones,
Dry weather and cutting winds,
force them to drop Autumn finery.
Creating a snow like showers of golden leaves.
Trees preparing to sleep the long sleep of winter.
brown leaves fall becoming swirled designs,
ever changing by the wind!

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 3d

John’s Splinters: Ferry ride under hurtling dawn, white topped waves, streaming clouds, bay driven before North Wind. Back after vet visit on Mainland. Whitetail visited. New day, wind brisk, blustery gray skies. Batten down hatches! 46F headed to 49. Ya’ll be careful out there!

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John Jenkins @oteachjohn.bsky.social · 4d

Will see when the labs show up. Thanks Janet. Evening ⚘️

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