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Since last check on my hive, the bees not only survived the winter but have begun to wax in the opening for more control of the hive's temperature.



A feel of Transylvania in Dallas.

It takes courage and strength, even today, as these words were spoken after the death of Moses as the sign suggest with the Old Testament Book of Joshua 1.

Update on Some Previous Post

This has been an unusual winter storm. One, it fell below freezing for 72 hours. Two, when it did start to thaw, the nights were in the 20s so what melted re coated the roadways and sidewalks. It's been a roller-coaster of a storm from start to finish. At least, the sun was out today and it was above freezing again. Still, it is nothing like a winter storm in the Great Lakes. And, of course, their out breaks of tornadoes in the spring isn't anything like ours. When it comes to weather, I like it all! Hot, cold, stormy, icy, snowy, high winds. I'll stop there because I don't like the dust storms that hit the desert southwest. That's a bit much.

Today, I had a couple of errands to run so while I was out, I ate lunch and then took a walk before heading back to the comfort of a warm house. When I came in, I couldn't find the cat. When I can't find her, I always get a bit anxious. I always check her favorite hide outs. And, she is a creative cat, still, she surprises me with a new one now and then. Today, I saw the comforter at the foot of the bed move, All I could see was her rear end. She had gone head in into the folds of the comforter. When she heard me, she did a turn around and came out kinda surprised but then went into the mode of " What's up with you?" as she does a big stretch on bed followed with a bigger yawn. Cats keep you humble.

The bee hive that I found a couple of months ago along a trail must have been frozen out, or the parks and recreation guys moved it because of the danger of it so close to the trail. There was no sign of the hive today.

Garland had to cancel their Christmas on the Square. The Children's Hospital Christmas Parade in downtown Dallas, that is syndicated to many markets during the month of December, was also cancelled and will not be re-scheduled this season. Balloon handlers are booked else where as are many other parts of the parade units.

Ice on a Foot Bridge

December this year has just not been it's normal self. Things do change and we all must adapt to that, but I must admit that sometimes, it is more difficult to adapt than at other times. That's Life as old blue eyes would sing. Music seems to help with adapting, though.

Ice on wild berries

Where have all the bees gone?

The afternoon started out in search for migrating Monarch butterflies on their way to their winter home in the mountains of Mexico. I've seen a few high altitude ones already but nothing where they have settled on a milkweed patch. However, there was an up side to the hunt. This is about a few honeybees that have been missing.

This is where the bees have gone; at least one hive, anyway. I like where they moved in. Being in a little white box was never my ideal of keeping bees. Maybe, the bees like wild more than controlled little white boxes.  In fact, they have just arrived in the area .Well, within the past couple of weeks. Actually, I found their food source first. Then, I discovered their new home. I'd say that they might be there for awhile. There is plenty of room for expansion. I might go back later on and take the micro lens camera since the hive is rather open. But, drawing a crowd of spectators would not be a good thing, either. It's just enjoyable to find them in the wild and spend a little time watching them work and construct and keep house and serve the queen bee. Nature in the middle of 4 million humans. Getting along is essential.