Eastern Box Turtle

There are a few turtles like this in our neighborhood, we often see them crossing the street or going through a yard. Very interesting looking turtles. I am guessing this is an eastern box turtle.
Swim Rafts and Birds

Looking for ideas on how to keep the birds off a swim raft. Just spent an hour cleaning of the swimming raft, after it was very covered with bird poop.
The fair

The haze in the air is from the tractor pulls.
Swagman Bike Box
Got this brand new Swagman bike box off eBay for $25 shipped. It will be perfect for commuting to work. I can put my work clothes into the box and keep them from being squished, and keep them dry and clean as I ride. It was very easy to install on top of the rack, [...]
Picture

I really like this picture. The blurred lights, and the reflections off the street. The overall lighting – just before dark…
Steve Forbes
Found this brochure in the basement from Steve Forbes run for president in 1996! Renewing Growth, Hope and Opportunity Steve Forbes Will Change Washington. Isn’t it time to break the lock-grip that the political class in Washington has on so much of our lives? America needs a new vision, one that relies on the values [...]
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