Bud made this feeding shelf for my kitchen window. I load it with sunflower seeds for the critters. This young squirrel is the first of his clan bold enough to take advantage of it. I was glad he tolerated my presence well enough to get this picture. Of course, it was built with birds in mind but I like squirrels, too.
The tray is 9×14 “ with a 3/4 ledge wrapped around. It is anchored by a strap cut from a milk jug that runs from base of tray. The other end is wrapped and stapled around a dowel rod that extends inside window. Closing the window on strap with the dowel inside holds it securely. Bud intends to go back today and add additional support.
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There’s a lot near me that’s for sale. It’s a corner lot. Corner of a main street and another popular street. Mind you, I live in a gated community, so it’s not a huge city, but decent in size. The lot is selling for $199,000. It’s at best a 1/4 acre.
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House does anyone afford housing?
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Not sure. I think a lot of folks use credit cards. Both couples work and I believe incomes might be a tad higher here then in other parts of the US.
I’m permanently disabled and I can’t afford the homes others have on my own.
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I fear debt. Thank goodness prices are lower here. You can get a really nice house for $250 K.
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I’m with you. I’d leave California, but my sons are here and they’ve begun life here.
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I wouldn’t move off and leave my kids. One of mine is in Baton Rouge and the orher in Houston. That’s not too bad.
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I think my kiddos will forever be here in Cali. I don’t honestly see them ever moving away, so I make the best of California. I am grateful to live on a lake. I do love my home, but the prices are insane with little to no breathing room
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You will love it if they do,
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Good luck beating the squirrels.
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I don’t even try.
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THAT’S the view from your back window? Smack me senseless! I’d stay home too! Who could beat that??
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It’s just kind of country.
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It’s just kind of perfectly absolutely beautiful!
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It’s quiet. It suits us.
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Oh gosh, I love this. The view out your window is so tranquil. Mmm, makes me want to move from city life to country life with a view.
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You might like it. We have a two acre lot. I know housing prices are out of sight in California. We paid $85 K for this place in 1985. It was a great d al even then. We love it. The next time we move it will be the kid’s responsibility!
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That’s so awesome. Two acres is amazing and yes, prices here are off the charts.
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In my neighborhood now a wuarter acre lot is over $50K. I’m sure that would be great for California. How does anyone ever buy propery in Ny , Florida, or California.
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Ingenious!
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He does good stuff.
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