Yesterday morning, the weather showed signs of changing from sunny and warm to rainy and cooler. It took a few hours for the temperatures to start dropping, but by late afternoon, it was cold.
Regarding the bugs - the exterminators said that they also found burrowing termites as well as carpenter ants on the property. Foodie doesn’t have any inside his place!
I have noticed some changes in my area lately. The city is slowly encroaching upon the rural areas. There is a narrow bridge down the road that is dangerous for walking or biking. This has limited our access to the stores and mall if we want to walk or bike instead of always driving. I had been a pain in the butt; writing and complaining about that rickety bridge to where they are finally, addressing the issue. It looks like the bridge is being widened to accommodate two lanes on each side, which tells me they anticipate growth back here.
I have also noticed that old homes once owned by elderly people are being torn down. After the owners pass away, their children sell the property. Even some of the old-fashioned single—and double-wide homes are being demolished. Soon, new homes will be built in their place. Currently, many vacant lots used to have older homes on them, but now they are being cleared for future developments.
There’s no stopping progress but I will miss how it all looked. It hasn’t started yet but I know it’s coming! 🥲
These are growing on the sides of the road - EVERYWHERE!
They are called Storks Bill. They are not native to California. AKA: Pinweed or Redstem Filaree. These wildflowers are on the side of the road - When ripe, they explode sending their seeds everywhere. They are impossible to eradicate. Once the 100 degrees hit they will dry out and become a possible fire hazard.
Today the featured letter is E -
Glad the bugs are taken care of!
ReplyDeleteWe are having the same thing here, with old buildings taken down and develppments going up where there used to be open fields. I hate it, I like living in the country. But I can't do anything about it.
Checked your E post too. You have so much wonderful history!
It’s happening everywhere I guess.
DeleteHere in the Midwest those plants are called "cranesbill" or wild geranium. People grow them in their perineal gardens. Yes, they can be somewhat invasive. When they start to die back, we just chop them back and they regrow green and lush.
ReplyDeleteYes, wild geraniums! I like that name better.
DeleteWe have invasive phragmites here that are killing off our native cattails. It really sucks. We now have seen some on the backside of our garage. We do have wild geraniums here too, but I do like them and I can contain them. Janice
ReplyDeleteSo many invasive plants that while some might be pretty, the kill off our own native species. Many garden centers like Home Depot and Lowe’s sell invasive plants. You have to be careful
DeleteI have never heard of the flowers...I suppose they are categorized as weeds. But they are cute! As they say, time marches on. Wonder if you can take before and after photos of the bridge?
ReplyDeleteToo late for photos of the bridge!
DeleteTermites! Ugh! I'm glad they've been addressed for y'all. We had termites infestation once, a long time ago, had to pay someone to fix it then have the exterminator do his thing. Now we pay the terminators to check every year. It's kind of a warranty. If we get them again, they're supposed to pay to fix it.
ReplyDeleteThe plants are so pretty. Our fields are full of Lupine right now. Just gorgeous!
Blessings.
Never had termites. It’s an expensive fix I hear when they have to tent the whole house plus add in paying to live out of the home for however long it takes.
DeleteSomething similar happens to the older homes around here. The older owners pass away, the homes are sold and then immediately torn down and replaced by homes three to four times the size on the same tiny lot. Of course, there is always an original, much smaller house next door. Neighborhoods just look odd and owners must feel like "builders are just waiting for them to die...." Sad actually.
ReplyDeleteI guess it’s just the way things change and I’m seeing it as I grow older.
DeleteWarm and Sunny there, cold and wet here. Termites of any kind do not sound good, I guess doing something about the bridge is a good thing but at times progress is a right pain when it brings more people, I don't like a lot of people around. Non native weeds are a also a right pain and cause so many problems.
ReplyDeletePompous Grasses are invasive here - so much that we cannot put the clippings in mulch - they go straight to the garbage!
DeleteNot too much difference going on around here. Most people just don't like the weather and there is not much opportunity for work. We don't mind the weather and don't have to work so it is perfect for us. :)
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DeleteWhew, glad there are no termites. Those are called wild geranium here as well. Some even grow them in their gardens.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
They are attractive
DeleteTermites are nothing to play around with. Glad to hear that Foodie's house is clear of them, but he should keep an eye out for evidence they have returned.
ReplyDeleteOh he’ll keep an eye out. He’s kinda got the Heebie-jeebies!
DeleteBugs ugh! Hope they can be dealt with asap.
ReplyDeleteSad to see the older homes just being demolished instead of renovated. But..its probably all about the money.
Sue
Some of those single wide’s are really old and shabby. The houses are not appealing to the younger buyers who want all the luxury.
DeleteI like that road photo. It would be nice if they could keep these homes, so people could buy them, but some old homes are in bad condition. And I hope the business that goes up is a good one for all. Those purple wild flowers are pretty.
ReplyDeleteHaven't been to your city in awhile, and have been wanting to go to Target and all the fun places to shop.
~Sheri
I agree but unfortunately the younger buyers don’t want old, shabby houses that need a lot of work.
DeleteBugs are no fun. Glad to read they've been taken care of. The little flowers are pretty. Question: What does double wide mean? Here it means a larger trailer. wasn't sure if it meant the same there. We currently live in a single wide. can't wait to move to our own land. Cheers, Ivy.
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